Adult Down Syndrome Center |
DECEMBER 2021 |
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As a supporter of the Adult Down Syndrome Center, you are receiving this quarterly enewsletter because we’d like to keep you informed about news and updates at the Center. If you prefer not to receive these communications, you can unsubscribe here.
Respect, dedication and love
Patrick (above center) is one of thousands of patients at the Adult Down Syndrome Center. His family says they’re fortunate to have such a great source of care and support in their own backyard. Hear from Patrick, his parents and Dr. Brian Chicoine in this heartwarming video of gratitude.
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More Stories
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Support for the whole family
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After Ashley transitioned to high school, her mood and behavior drastically changed. She was struggling and her father didn’t know where to turn. Then, he found the Adult Down Syndrome Center. Ashley is once again the friendly, smiling person she’s always been and her father feels supported too. |
Read their story |
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Welcome, Dr. Hannah Graham!
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We’d like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Hannah Graham, who joined the Adult Down Syndrome Center in September. During her residency, she worked with some of our patients and their families. Dr. Graham also has a daughter with Down syndrome and brings a unique perspective to our team. |
Meet Dr. Graham |
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Stay Connected
- A national consortium of organizations has provided information about COVID-19 and Down syndrome since the pandemic began. Find the latest here.
- As the pandemic continues, your loved one might experience changes in behavior. Watch this webinar featuring Dr. Brian Chicoine and Katie Frank for more information.
- If your loved one could benefit from online resources about managing emotions, click here.
- There are many ways you can get involved in our At the Center of it all campaign. Learn how.
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Campaign Dashboard
Because of donors like you, we are just $1.3M away from hitting our $5.5M goal! We are especially grateful to Mike and Linda Mussallem for their lead gift of $2.75M through the George and Bob Fund. Read their story here.
We want to thank the Mussallems and everyone who has donated to our At the Center of it all campaign, including our friends who have generously given gifts of $10,000 and above:
- Advocate Lutheran General Medical Staff
- Anonymous
- Kathy and Brian Chicoine, MD
- Jeannine Cleary and
Frank ten Brink
- Margaret Fiorenza and
Mark Santacrose
- Peter, Sheila and Chris Hebein
- Jim and Holly Jennings
- The Kotsinis Family
- LuMind RDS Foundation
- Paula, Ron and Erin Mallicoat
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- Joe and Diane Maxwell
- Midwest Anesthesia
Partners, LLC
- The Nicholson Family
- Karyn Odway
- Physicians of AMG
Oncology North
- Elizabeth and James Roghair
- Jean Russell
- Dennis Suder
- Saul and Bo Thompson
- Jenny Wojcik
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