The CdLS Blog

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...

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...

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 obstacles including a smaller head, limb differences in his right thigh and hand, a heart defect which required open heart surgery at 4 months and hearing loss.

This past August, Joyce and I took the opportunity to attend the CdLS Family Gathering at Wonderland Camp in beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. 

I was 21 weeks pregnant. “Hi, Molly. This is Dr. F. calling about your blood work.” My heart started racing. I knew the doctor wouldn’t call unless he was concerned. I ran to the bathroom of the restaurant we were in - the only place I could think to go. My doctor...

By Sean Teehan The Avon-based Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation has moved its headquarters to a larger office in town to facilitate growth, it said. The CdLS Foundation has 10 employees and provides services -- including running support groups and four...