Hope is on the horizon for JdVS families.

Building a community. Spreading awareness. Supporting research. Uplifting families.

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Our Priorities

Support

By uniting families and sharing stories we support newly diagnosed families looking to connect with others. Creating community together, we will look to each others’ shared experiences to help us navigate this uncharted territory.

Resources

Connect with providers who have treated JdVS individuals, learn what works and share success stories. Here from a variety of specialists who have a unique understanding of how JdVS individuals learn best.

Research

Through fundraising and grant efforts, we will work to provide researchers the resources necessary to gain a better understanding of the PPM1D mutation and develop potential treatments and therapies to ultimately improve the lives of those living with this rare genetic condition.

Advocacy

Putting JdVS on the map. Connecting researchers, uniting families and spreading the word we work tirelessly to increase awareness about JdVS.

Featured Resources

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Stories that inspire

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Meet Mollie

By Rachel Horne | July 28, 2021

About Mollie: An answer after 42 years When Mollie and her family found out in February of 2021 that she has Jansen de Vries Syndrome, a 42-year mystery was solved. Prior to this unexpected news, her diagnosis was Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) and undiagnosed global developmental delay.  Mollie was a year and a half old…

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Meet Uzziah

By Rachel Horne | July 28, 2021

About Uzziah We are excited to introduce you to Uzziah! Uzziah and his family joined the JdVS community in 2019 after being diagnosed by a member of the JdVS Medical Advisory Board Dr. Cynthia Curry.  He shares his diagnosis with other family members, meaning his mutation is not de novo.  Like many individuals with JdVS,…

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Meet Ryan

By Kara Kilroy | February 24, 2021

Meet Ryan and the Stearn Family Ryan’s Race for Change Article About Ryan’s Path to Diagnosis Ryan’s School Community Showing Support

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Meet Noah

By Rachel Horne | February 19, 2021

Noah’s Story Over Noah’s first 4.5 months his mother Nicole spent countless hours and sleepless nights contemplating the cause of the myriad of symptoms that he was having. The twins were born at 37 weeks and 2 days and Noah did not require any time in the NICU. Over the next several weeks to months…

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Meet Wells

By Rachel Horne | February 19, 2021

About Wells Wells was born at thirty seven weeks to his mother, Rachel.  The pregnancy was mostly normal, except for excess amniotic fluid.  Healthy at birth, he was discharged after two days in the hospital.   At twelve weeks, Wells underwent surgery for three hernias.  Around three months, Wells was diagnosed with laryngomalacia (underdeveloped vocal cords) which…

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Meet Daniel

By YokoCo | January 9, 2021

About Daniel Daniel is 15 years old. He lives with his dad, mom, and older sister. He loves seeing his grandmother Lena daily and has many family members in South Africa and Australia. Early Years Daniel was born at term after an uncomplicated pregnancy. Still, his parents and the medical team knew right from the…

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