Meet Joey – Thriving at 4 Years Old!
Joey is an incredible 4-year-old with Full Trisomy 18 — and he absolutely loves to swim!
He thrives in the water, and it’s clear that the pool is his happy place. Just look at him living his best life!
Keep breaking barriers and making waves, Joey — you’re amazing! 💙
Meet Ella, a joyful 3-year-old with full Trisomy 18! Her family says, ‘Ella is beyond belief. Despite her T18 diagnosis, the only ongoing treatment she needs is tube feeding for slow growth—medically, she’s perfect! She’s crushing milestones we were told she’d never reach and is the happiest little girl we know!
Meet Lia, a 14-month-old warrior with Full Trisomy 18! Her family shares, ‘Lia has made incredible progress in therapy, working hard on her vision and tracking skills. She smiles often and responds to a variety of sounds. She enjoys playing color games on the iPad, listening to music, going on walks, and spending time with…
Meet Maria Elena: Defying Odds and Spreading Joy Maria Elena is a vibrant 6-year-old living with Full Trisomy 18, and she’s proving every day that she is unstoppable. Doctors didn’t expect her to survive birth, and if she did, they predicted she would only live a year without awareness of the world around her. But…
Meet Landry! This little warrior has been beating the odds since birth. His family shares, ‘Landry had an 11-day NICU stay and was diagnosed with Full Trisomy 18 at just 5 days old. Remarkably, he hasn’t needed any surgeries so far. He’s currently in the 6th percentile on the typical growth chart and loves to…
Sajjona’s mom recalls, ‘We were told she wouldn’t live more than two weeks, and abortion was recommended due to no hope.’ But here we are—five years and eight months later! Sajjona speaks, laughs, cries, and smiles—things they said she’d never do. She lives a vibrant life, attending Sunday School, 4H Club, and Homeschool Club, surrounded…
Meet Charlotte, a sweet yet sassy 5-year-old warrior with full Trisomy 18. Her journey began on hospice care at home, with no interventions, but after a month, hospital stays and additional support became essential to help her thrive. With the care of home nursing, early intervention, specialists, and helpful tools, Charlotte achieved a major milestone—graduating…
