Goodbye Lynn

Goodbye Lynn

After 23 years of dedicated service, Lynn will hang up her CdLS cape and walk off into the sunset. Lynn’s retirement is bittersweet for those of us who have had the pleasure of working with her. She can always be counted on to for her dedication to the families, her...
We Lost a Giant

We Lost a Giant

Recently, we learned the sad news that LAIRD JACKSON – the CdLS Foundation’s first medical director passed away. Before the founding of our beloved Foundation there was the Reaching Out newsletter. Those early pioneers sent out a request to the medical community...
From Trauma to Triumph

From Trauma to Triumph

Marckis Mountz is the youngest of seven children, all raised by loving parents Jana and Ken. Marckis grew in his mom’s heart and not her belly. Marckis was born at 37 weeks weighing 2 pound 2 ounces and only 14 inches long. Being so small  Marckis had to overcome many...
A Message from Jim Kesting

A Message from Jim Kesting

Wonderland Camp has a sign stating, Serving Special needs since 1969. The event was hosted by the Rauba family, whose daughter Janelle (11) has CdLS. Janelle’s dad, who loves to barbecue, served hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch. Other family members, including,...