Archive for the ‘Kids’ Category
Posted on January 13, 2015
Five-year-old Amelia Gibson and her father will be holding a “Father & Daughter Dance” on January 17th to raise awareness and funds for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Amelia and her mother are raising EDS Awareness in Indiana hospitals by giving packages containing personal-care items to patients. Amelia and her mother have EDS. Watch the video about their EDS awareness project to help hospital […]
Posted on January 7, 2015
Watch this fun video of 10-year-old Erin joining the Ohio State Hockey Team through a program called Team IMPACT. Since Ehlers-Danlos makes Erin more susceptible to injury, it’s unlikely she’ll be able to participate in sports with her peers. But, spending time with the Buckeyes gives Erin the experience of being on a team. Erin has gained the […]
Posted on January 6, 2015
EDS Awareness invites you to watch this FREE webinar recording! Sponsored by: www.bodysupportstore.com Dr. Henry Burkholder presents “Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTs) and EDS”. He is a Pediatric Cardiologist and presenter at the 2014 EDNF Conference in Houston, TX. PRESENTER: Dr. Henry Burkholder, Pediatric Cardiologist TOPIC: Postural Orthostatic […]
Posted on January 5, 2015
Dominic McMinn was chosen for this year’s “Every Student Succeeding” award and scholarship in California. An Ehlers Danlos student in the Accelerated Reading Program, he’s not only excelled academically, but overcome great physical hurdles. He is also the the youngest award recipient. Congratulations on your accomplishments, Dominic! Submitted to the Appeal-Democrat. “Dominic was named this year’s Region […]
Posted on December 15, 2014
Watch this video about a boy with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome whose dream came true! “Eight-year-old Gabriel was officially named an honorary ranger at Yosemite National Park. Gabriel Lavan-Ying, from Gainesville, Florida, has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a debilitating and incurable disorder affecting that causes overly flexible joints and effects the skin and blood vessels. But when the Make-A-Wish Foundation […]
Posted on November 28, 2014
Five-year-old Annabelle Griffin inspired local firefighters to perform physical feats — raising money and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome awareness in the UK. Annabelle has VEDS. FIREFIGHTERS pushed themselves to the limit scaling the UK’s three highest peaks and cycling 500 miles to raise a staggering £15,000 for charity. The group of eight men from Oldham Fire Station […]
Posted on September 17, 2014
Listen to this FREE online learning session about EDS & Psychiatric illness misdiagnoses by Dr. Richard Barnum, Psychiatrist. How can families handle situations where they feel misunderstood by their healthcare providers? Unfortunately, many EDSers are misdiagnosed with psychiatric conditions before their Ehlers-Danlos, Dysautonomia or associated physical conditions are identified. Dr. Barnum addresses what can happen in extreme […]
Posted on September 6, 2014
Megan has a new motivation to stay active despite Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Her high-school tennis coach has paved the way for her to participate in modified varsity competition! Her strength and dedication has inspired her coach and peers. Megan also participates in the EDS support group in Columbus, Ohio. By Steve Blackledge “Les Somogyi couldn’t help but feel for […]
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