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Navigating the challenges & triumphs of Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) and where we explore, learn, and share everything related to CdLS. We will learn from families, clinicians, researchers & educators and those exploring new frontiers relevant to the CdLS community.

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    Ep. #16 - Maria Watkins & Ella- "Life on M Avenue"

    Maria Watkins is a mother of five children, their middle child Ella was born with CdLS. Her and her husband live near Sioux City, Iowa, USA. They have a small farm, juggle work, a business, and their busy family and have recently started on their fitness journey. Maria shares Ella's early years and how a serious medical emergency helped her in finally accepting the diagnosis of CdLS. Maria shares the meaning of writing her blog in the early days and how circumstances moved her to entrepreneurship while her and her husband continued to ensure family and children remained their priority. You can find Maria's blog "Life on M Avenue" here: https://www.mavenuephotography.com/lifeonmavenue Her photography can be found here: https://www.mavenuephotography.com Strumming guitar performed by Tami Pfalzgraf @cdlsdads Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening to CdLS Connections brought to you by the Canadian CdLS Foundation. Stay connected with our community at www.canadiancdlsfoundation.com and follow us on social media for more stories, support and updates. Together, we're building awareness and connection for everyone affected by Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. (c) Canadian CdLS Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

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    Ep. #15 - Dawn Seitz Rauscher - Team Nikki

    Join us for a conversation with Dawn Seitz Rauscher as she shares her journey and  her life with Nikki who passed away ten years ago at the age of 17. Nikki’s memory and legacy lives on in her family, community and the global CdLS Community. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening to CdLS Connections brought to you by the Canadian CdLS Foundation. Stay connected with our community at www.canadiancdlsfoundation.com and follow us on social media for more stories, support and updates. Together, we're building awareness and connection for everyone affected by Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. (c) Canadian CdLS Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

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    Ep. #14 - Dr. Peggy Marcon- Blenderized G-Tube Feeds for Individuals with CdLS

    Join us for a webinar presented by Dr. Peggy Marcon M.D. and Kelsey Gallagher R.D. of Sick Kids Toronto at the US CdLS Virtual Conference in 2020 where you will learn about what is Blenderized Tube Feed diet, how to transition, findings from research and first hand parent experience. The quality of the audio is less than optimal due to the recording of a live virtual event. We recommend you download the slides to view along with the presentations here, or watch the webinar on our YouTube channel. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening to CdLS Connections brought to you by the Canadian CdLS Foundation. Stay connected with our community at www.canadiancdlsfoundation.com and follow us on social media for more stories, support and updates. Together, we're building awareness and connection for everyone affected by Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. (c) Canadian CdLS Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

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    Ep. #13 - Ken Pzalfgraf - A Father's Story, Tami & how CdLS Dads was born

    Ken Pfalzgraf and Tammi Ken Pzalfgraf is the father of Tammi who passed away suddenly at the age of 18 in late 2024.Ken started a channel called CdLS Dads to share Tammi’s life and his reflections and learnings as a father. Ken is also an avid guitar builder, tree expert and all around involved citizen in his community. We discuss everything from Tammi’s enthusiasm and connection to music, fatherhood, gastric duplicative cyst, seeing your child being dismissed, partnerships, the education system, communication and finding the potential in your child’s life. Warning: Sensitive content for some, conversations of death and dying. All music are original as played by Tami Pfalzgraf. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening to CdLS Connections brought to you by the Canadian CdLS Foundation. Stay connected with our community at www.canadiancdlsfoundation.com and follow us on social media for more stories, support and updates. Together, we're building awareness and connection for everyone affected by Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. (c) Canadian CdLS Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

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    Ep.#12 - Edgar Solis - A Father's Story - Daniel

    A fellow CdLS dad, Gary sits down with Edgar to hear a father's perspective on having a child with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS). Edgar, originally from Mexico, is the father of Daniel, a young boy with CdLS. Edgar shares his story of meeting his wife Ulzi, starting a family, moving across continents from Mongolia, back to Mexico and to Switzerland. He shares his journey with receiving the diagnosis, his role as a father and the challenges on accepting the diagnosis, the impact on their marriage and how Daniel has brought hope, growth and strength to their relationship and family. You can view this podcast and others on our YouTube channel. Help is continue to bring stories that enable others to learn, offer support and encouragement and lift the feeling of isolation and loneliness by donating to the Canadian CdLS Foundation Registered Charity. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening to CdLS Connections brought to you by the Canadian CdLS Foundation. Stay connected with our community at www.canadiancdlsfoundation.com and follow us on social media for more stories, support and updates. Together, we're building awareness and connection for everyone affected by Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. (c) Canadian CdLS Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

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    Ep.#11 - Charlotte Nordin - A Mother's Journey & Vera

    Join us in a conversation with Charlotte Nordin, mother of 13 year old Vera who was born with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS). Charlotte shares her journey as a mother, finding meaning and how this gift has opened her heart. Charlotte shares the challenges, spiritual perspectives and practical ways to find balance in the day to day. You can watch this podcast in video format on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianCdLSFoundation You can follow Charlotte Nordin in Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/charlotte.nordin?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MXh6NnRlNHh5OXY1ZQ== You can listen to Charlotte and Vera's album here: https://hummusrecords.bandcamp.com/album/celle-que-je-suis If you would like to donate to continue bringing you stories, content and information we would be grateful: https://www.canadiancdlsfoundation.com/donate Would you like to a guest on the show? Email us at support@canadiancdlsfoundation.com and we would love to hear your story helping others not feel so alone of bringing valuable expertise and experience to families, clinicians and their community. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening to CdLS Connections brought to you by the Canadian CdLS Foundation. Stay connected with our community at www.canadiancdlsfoundation.com and follow us on social media for more stories, support and updates. Together, we're building awareness and connection for everyone affected by Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. (c) Canadian CdLS Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

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    Ep.#10 - Majda Ficko - A Mother's Journey & Dimitre's Legacy

    Dimitre was born in 1997 and was diagnosed with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome shortly after birth. Dimitre's mom Majda Ficko shares her life with her son Dimitre and how it shifted her career in a new direction and through Dimitre, continues to keep his legacy alive with a skincare line. Dimitre passed away in 2021 at the age of 23. *video contains discussion about death and dying Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening to CdLS Connections brought to you by the Canadian CdLS Foundation. Stay connected with our community at www.canadiancdlsfoundation.com and follow us on social media for more stories, support and updates. Together, we're building awareness and connection for everyone affected by Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. (c) Canadian CdLS Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

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    Ep.#9 - Emily Turner - Brave Heart - Warrior Spirit

    Join us for a conversation with Emily Turner at the recent US CdLS Foundation Eastern retreat in Oxford, Pennsylvania. Emily shares her journey to independence and her current life with her dog living in a tiny house. Emily describes how she has overcome challenges and provides wisdom that we can all learn from. During the retreat, Emily finally received a definitive molecular diagnosis of NIPBL after decades of searching. She shares the importance of the CdLS community to her and what it means to come together to meet clinicians, other families and individuals with CdLS. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening to CdLS Connections brought to you by the Canadian CdLS Foundation. Stay connected with our community at www.canadiancdlsfoundation.com and follow us on social media for more stories, support and updates. Together, we're building awareness and connection for everyone affected by Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. (c) Canadian CdLS Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

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Navigating the challenges & triumphs of Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) and where we explore, learn, and share everything related to CdLS. We will learn from families, clinicians, researchers & educators and those exploring new frontiers relevant to the CdLS community.

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