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Let's get walking or running or riding starting 5/31/25-6/8/25 to raise awareness and funds for 22q.  This virtual event will kick-off on Saturday, May 31 in your community, on your treadmill, or wherever you exercise.  Whether you sign up to run, walk, or bike, let's get moving and feel united throughout the week.  Be sure to share your photos on social media and tag us @22qfamily and use the #run22for22q.  But this year we are excited to be offering this run in person in Erie, CO with the hopes of eventually expanding to more locations in 2026. 

22q is the SECOND MOST COMMON genetic disorder after Down Syndrome, yet it's less known and harder to diagnose.  22q has a rate of occurrence in 1 in 2,000 births and is found in 1 of 68 children born with a heart defect!

• 75% of all individuals with 22q have a heart defect, 
• 75% have differences in their palate that affect their speech and often create nasal regurgitation,
• 35% have significant feeding and swallowing problems,
• 77% have immunodeficiency 

To learn more about 22q and how The 22q Family Foundation is making a difference CLICK HERE.