Occasionally, the Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society is featured in a magazine or a news publication.  Here, you will find links to these articles.  We also use this page to share the accomplishments of our members!

Autumn Hebert, eleven years old, is big sister to Luke Ritchie (six) who has Tetrasomy 18p.  Recently, Autumn's submission of a drawing about Luke and the family to the August 2010 issue of The Tennessee Magazine won 3rd place in her age group.  She called her submission, "What if Luke Could Talk?" and she promently displayed her rendition of the Chromosome 18 logo!  Thank you, Autumn, for your wonderful art, and for donating your monetary winnings to The Registry! 

John Curtin, Registry member and adult with 18q-, has recently been appointed to the board of the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities.  He will be advocating for people with disabilities.  Way to go, John!  We're sure that you will do great things!

One of our members competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year!  In the photo, Kevin is spelling the word "catoptromancy".  He spelled this word, as well as "echelon", but he did not qualify for the semi-finals based on his combined score (oral and written).  Kevin, 13, represented his school, city, and county with style and sportsmanship.  His family is especially proud of him, as they know the bumpy road he has traveled.

Local speller out, but enjoying trip

Dr. Cody talks about the treatment of chromosome conditions in this article about a child with ring 18.

Rare Disorder Leaves Teen Prone to Heart Attacks

The Daily and Sunday Express, based in the United Kingdom, has a story about a child with ring 18.

Our Baby Girl is One in a Million

Dr. Cody's story is told in a great article in Time Magazine.

Savior Parents

In 2001, The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society was featured in Wired Magazine.

The Citizen Scientists