Trisomy Awareness Month
While most people have 23 pairs of chromosomes (46 chromosomes in total) that make up their cells and DNA, some individuals are formed in the womb with an extra copy of a chromosome, for a total of 47. This additional chromosome causes a condition called trisomy, a word that comes...
Mobilize corporate giving and employee volunteering during March to support trisomy families through nonprofit partnerships and awareness campaigns.
- Share personal stories from families living with trisomy to humanize the condition and drive donations
- Partner with healthcare providers to educate expecting parents about trisomy screening and support resources
- Launch a March fundraising challenge encouraging employees to volunteer or donate to trisomy nonprofits
- Create educational content explaining trisomy genetics and available support services for newly diagnosed families
Trisomy Awareness Month has been celebrated for over a decade, since its inaugural celebration in 2013. The event was chosen to take place in March as a nod to the “tri” in trisomy, because March is the third month of the year.
By 2014, Trisomy Awareness Month grew in scope, with the National Institutes of Child Health and Development getting involved, along with a range of other organizations. The event not only raises awareness about trisomy conditions, but it also encourages more community involvement about the support that families impacted by trisomy might need.
Raise Awareness About Trisomy
An excellent way to get involved with Trisomy Awareness Month is to learn more – and then share – about this genetic condition that affects hundreds of thousands of families across the nation. Make a post on social media to encourage others to get involved with supporting and caring for those families affected by trisomy who may need help with certain needs.
Support a Trisomy Organization
A great way to get involved with Trisomy Awareness Month, whether personally impacted by the condition or simply desiring to do more to support this community, would be to act in support of a non-profit organization. This might be volunteering in a local community center, helping out with fundraising or making a donation personally. A few of the organizations that are connected with trisomy support include: The Trisomy 18 Foundation Support Organization for Trisomy (SOFT) National Down Syndrome SocietyHope for Trisomy 13 and 18