Stop and Shop Community Bag Program

For the entire month of March, when you purchase a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop located at 498 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, CT, $1 is donated to the CdLS Foundation. Our goal is to sell 500 bags (including virtually), equivalent to $2,000500 bags (including virtually), equivalent to $2,000 raisedraised. We are […]

Adolescent and Adult Multidisciplinary Clinic

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 […]

NORD (National Organization for Rare Disease ) Color Run for CdLS

Join us for a new, fun event to raise awareness and funds for our CdLS community. The Eckerd College Science Outreach Club has recently established a Students for Rare chapter affiliated with the National Organization for Rare Disorders. Their mission is to raise awareness about rare diseases and advocate for equitable access to healthcare for individuals within the […]

Hear from the Siblings: Sharing Their Journey with Medical Complexity

Join a panel of siblings to gain insights into the fears and worries that siblings carry, the things that helped them (and those that didn’t), and how loving a brother or sister with medical complexity shapes them. This session will be moderated by Dr. Wendy Plante, who for over twenty years has worked with siblings […]

Champions for CdLS Golf Tournament

After 31 wonderful years, the New England Golf Classic is going virtual!! Join us for an exciting and new way to continue to raise awareness, funds, and keep tradition going. You can play on any course, with anyone, at any time between May 10th thru August 12th, 2025, and compete with others across the country. […]

International CdLS Awareness Day

International CdLS Awareness Day is observed each year to increase understanding and bring attention to Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS), an often misdiagnosed and little-known genetic condition. This special day serves as an opportunity for families, advocates, and healthcare professionals to unite in raising awareness and promoting early diagnosis, research, and support for individuals affected […]

Building a Path to Support: Navigating the Stages of Financial Planning Webinar

This event will help families understand the numerous stages to be considered while developing a special needs master plan for their loved one experiencing a disability. Presented by Mary McDirmid with All Needs Planning; top considerations they hear and help their clients with include: government benefits funding their lifetime tax efficiency insurance housing employment trusts […]

2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Running for those who cannot! Thirty athletes for over the globe will be running the 26.2 miles thought the street of Chicago as Team CdLS participates in our 26th at The Bank of America Chicago Marathon. They will go through countless hours of physical and mental training all while raising awareness and funds for the […]