In this post, we pay tribute to Wendy Coates (August 1956 – May 2021). Wendy was a woman with Turner Syndrome (TS) and fierce advocate for others with TS and the Turner Syndrome Foundation’s (TSF) mission. She leaves a strong legacy, and we honor her strength, positive attitude, and commitment. Remembering Wendy Coates Wendy Coates, […]
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Chelsea Patterson is a make-up artist and blogger from Michigan. Since losing her unborn baby, Noa, to Turner Syndrome (TS)-related complications, she has been on a mission to spread awareness of TS and support other angel mommies. Below is the story of how she worked through a tragic experience to honor Noa and help other
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As part of its monthly My Story series, the Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) highlights individuals with Turner Syndrome (TS) and their loved ones/caregivers. This month, it is an honor to share Bill’s story. His late wife, Jennifer, had TS and passed away from an aortic dissection in 2020. Bill and Jen’s story highlights the importance
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Yesterday was Mother’s Day, so we want to feature some of the amazing moms within the Turner Syndrome community. Thank you to all of the amazing moms who support the TS community!
As part of its monthly My Story series, the Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) highlights individuals with Turner Syndrome (TS) and their parents or caregivers. In this post, Eileen, a 44-year-old woman who was diagnosed with TS at 16 years old, shares her story and reminds us that women with TS are unstoppable! Note: Everyone’s journey with
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Written by Katie Steedly Curling, PhD, writer, and guest blogger for the Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF). Katie writes monthly about her experiences living with Turner Syndrome. In this article, she shares the meaning behind her “word of the year.” Health – 1. a: the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit. b: the general
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As part of its monthly My Story series, the Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) highlights individuals with Turner Syndrome (TS) and their parents/caregivers. In this post, we present the story of Olivia was diagnosed in utero. She discusses how she has navigated life with TS and shares advice for patients and parents. Note: As always, everyone’s journey
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Learn Dr. Mary Gwyn Roper’s story on how she was affected by TS, why she started working with TSF, her hopes for the future, and how you can help the TS community! A Doctor’s TS Story Dr. Roper was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was diagnosed with Turner Syndrome when she was 2 years old,
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Sara is a woman who lost her second child in utero due to Turner Syndrome (TS). In this post, she shares her story of loss, acceptance, and perseverance in coping with miscarriage. While miscarriages occurs in up to 99% of every pregnancy in which TS is present, each pregnancy is different. This is one woman’s
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