February 12th is CdLS Remembrance Day, we ask everyone, everywhere, to light a candle in remembrance of each and every one of our loved ones who are no longer with us. Sadly, more of individuals with CdLS have gained their wings in the past year, and we want to use this worldwide event to recognize and honor them.

Rare Disease Day® takes place on the last day of February each year. The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives. For more information, contact Gabrielle Nadeau.

This Foundation-managed, free clinic occurs twice yearly at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) in Baltimore, MD. Foundation Medical Director Antonie Kline, M.D., Director of Clinical Genetics at the Harvey Institute for Human Genetics at GBMC, has led these clinics since 2001. Any individual age 12 or older with CdLS can attend with their families. Presentations on the following topics from CdLS Clinical Advisory Board members: Behavioral Psychology, Child Psychiatry, Gastroenterology, Genetics, Gynecology, Neurology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Speech Pathology. Live Q&A with…

CdLS Awareness Day is observed each year in order to shed light on this often misdiagnosed, little-known genetic syndrome. Parents, volunteers and others request official Awareness Day proclamations from governors and local leaders; hang awareness flyers in public places; make presentations to civic groups or health workers; write to their local newspapers; and much more. For more information contact Gabrielle Nadeau

Plans are underway for a fantastic golf fundraiser at Ipswich Country Club for the 29th Annual New England Golf Classic to be held on Monday, MAY 23, 2022! That's right this popular event has been moved back to it's original season and will be played in Spring. So be sure to make this your first golf outing of the year, and be ready for a great day of golf and camraderie! Learn more

Find out how to start your peer-to-peer fundraising and join CdLS Foundation families, staff and volunteers as we walk, run or bike an easy stint along one of the scenic Rail Trails in New England on the Farmington Valley Greenway Trail. Events@cdlsusa.org

2022 Amber Gaines Memorial Golf Classic - Monday, October 10 This long standing Missouri golf outing is one of the CdLS Foundation's largest fundraisers. MCWP & PLM's 33rd Annual Amber Gaines Memorial Golf Classic is slated for Monday, October 10th at the Tapawingo National Golf Club. Participants will enjoy 18 holes of golf, brunch, dinner, and an opportunity to win both skill and door prizes.