How to Help Raise Awareness of Trisomy 9

Trisomy 9 is a genetic condition that alters a child's ninth chromosome. This chromosome alteration happens at conception. Most people have heard about Down syndrome, which is the deletion of the 21st chromosome, but most people have never heard of any trisomy conditions. This genetic condition has affected many people over the decades, but there is not much information on it. This is why raising awareness for this genetic condition is very important.

Instructions

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  Make fliers and brochures with facts on trisomy 9. Quote statistics as well as the life outlook on children with trisomy 9. Get out in the community. Talk to others about trisomy 9 and how it affects families of those with the condition.

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  Make items to sell for trisomy 9 awareness. This could include things like candles, jewelry or baked goods. Donate the money to trisomy 9 awareness support groups, which will give to the families of those with trisomy 9 and also help raise awareness of the condition.

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  Join groups of others who have children with trisomy 9. There are very few support groups for families of children who have the condition, but try to find or start one in your area.