PHELAN LUCKY Sets Sights on $1 Million Goal
Over the past decade, more than 59,000 PHELAN LUCKY shirts have found homes in 33 countries across the globe. This has not only significantly increased awareness for
October 30, 2023
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Katy & Sue’s Birthday
We are thrilled to invite you to join us in celebrating a momentous milestone – the 70th birthdays of two INCREDIBLE women who have made
September 26, 2023
How are Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and Autism Related?
A large percentage (~75-80%) of people with a Phelan-McDermid syndrome diagnosis also have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. This article explains why these two
September 25, 2023
Phelan Lucky is open until 8/22/23
by: Jen Randolph, PMSF Member & Donation Coordinator and Creator of Phelan-Lucky. THE WAIT IS OVER! 🍀 DATES: July 31st thru August 22nd The highly
July 31, 2023
2024 PMSF International Family Conference
by: Ronni Blumenthal, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation CEO. Save the Date for the 2024 Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation International Family Conference We are so excited to announce
July 21, 2023
SHANK3 in Phelan-McDermid syndrome
SHANK3 is a gene that is important for the development and function of the nervous system. Genes are like instruction manuals in our bodies that
July 20, 2023
PMSF 2023 Grant Award Recipients
PMSF announced a research grants program in January 2023 to provide funding to highly motivated scientists studying Phelan-McDermid syndrome. Our goal is to accelerate exciting
July 20, 2023
Grief Support Group Registration
Registration is open for our first Phelan-McDermid Caregiver Support Group. We are thrilled to invite you to register for our new Caregiver Support Groups. These groups will be a time for Phelan-McDermid syndrome caregivers to share their experience in a welcoming and supportive group setting.
July 13, 2023
PMSF receives a specific ICD code for Phelan-McDermid syndrome
What is an ICD code? An ICD code is essentially a label, or classification, that goes into a patient’s medical record. It can notate things
April 25, 2023
PMSF engages parent advocate with Epilepsy Foundation
What was the event? PMS mom and PMSF rep Anna Williams participated at an annual Epilepsy Foundation Research Roundtable in Washington D.C. on March 24th.
March 20, 2023
New drug (JB2) has possible relevance to Phelan-McDermid syndrome
A research team at Northwestern University developed a new drug and tested it in a laboratory model of Phelan-McDermid syndrome.
February 24, 2023
NEW Quick Resource Cards
PMSF Releases the first in a series of Quick Resource Cards by Diane Linnehan, Director of Operations and Jenn Carter, Mom to Sloane We are
February 9, 2023
Events Calendar
02 - 24 January 2025
Phelan Lucky sets sights on $1 Million Goal
22 October 2025
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Awareness Day #PMSAD
03 December 2025
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
02 - 24 January 2026
Phelan Lucky sets sights on $1 Million Goal
22 October 2026
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Awareness Day #PMSAD
03 December 2026
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
02 - 24 January 2027
Phelan Lucky sets sights on $1 Million Goal
22 October 2027
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Awareness Day #PMSAD
03 December 2027
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
02 - 24 January 2028
Phelan Lucky sets sights on $1 Million Goal
22 October 2028
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Awareness Day #PMSAD
03 December 2028
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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