The CdLS Blog

Mike F. raised nearly $50,000 for the CdLS Foundation earlier this month during his annual backyard obstacle course. The event was Mike's 15th year of fundraising in honor of his son Connor, who was born with the genetic disorder Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, or CdLS....

By: Nick and Cindy G. Meet Zachary! He is three years old and was born with a rare syndrome called Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. Zach is an incredibly resilient kid. He consistently deals with some discomfort daily. He struggles with hearing and is non-verbal,...

By Linda Hasecke On our way back to Indiana from visiting our family in Arlington, VA we decided to try to find the Red Horse Inn in Frederick, MD, and the Tea Room at Gambrill State Park. Why? Because they were the sites of the first national gatherings of CdLS...

By Mariel Moody Anthony is a 2-year-old sweetheart who goes by the name Ife. Ife (Ee-Fay) means LOVE in the Yoruba language, and he lives up to his name. He was born in September of 2021 and weighed only 4.9lbs. He is tiny but mighty, with a huge personality that he...

By Leslie Schilling, Mother to Aubrie Aubrie Adelaide Schilling was born on September 24, 2021. She was born with a head full of hair and was an adventurous girl from the beginning! I am her mama, Leslie, and her dad is Ryan. She adores her sister Zoey, who is 14...

Dear Friends, Over the past few years, the CdLS Foundation staff has collaborated with our families and board of directors to re-imagine the CdLS Foundation National Family Conference. Our previous National Conference model was no longer sustainable because many...

The CdLS Foundation and community have had the privilege of having Dr. Carol Potter as part of our family for over 20 years. Her insight, knowledge, and compassion have enhanced our mission of ensuring individuals living with CdLS and their families are cared for and...