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“Go Red” in February, American Heart Month

Posted on: February 5th, 2011 by J. Michael Moore

One of the most affected symptoms of 22q is cardiovascular issues. Support the Dempster Family Foundation, the American Heart Association and children and their families living with 22q by wearing RED during February.

FACES OF 22Q-SHARE YOUR STORY

Posted on: February 1st, 2011 by J. Michael Moore

Help another family and be inspired!

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME BASEBALL?!?!

Posted on: February 1st, 2011 by J. Michael Moore

Ryan and the Cubs are! Pitchers and catchers reported to Arizona on February 14 for Spring Training!

Baby Seth Petreikis’ life-saving surgery delayed

Posted on: January 28th, 2011 by J. Michael Moore

Seth Petreikis needs a thymus transplant to help save his life. His surgery has been delayed due to contract negotiations between his Medicaid provider and Duke University Medical Center. Read Seth’s story here.

Happy Holidays from the Dempster Family Foundation!

Posted on: December 24th, 2010 by J. Michael Moore

Click here for a special message from Ryan and Jenny!

Loyola University Chicago teams up with The Dempster Family Foundation

Posted on: December 15th, 2010 by J. Michael Moore

Chicago Cubs Pitcher Ryan Dempster was on hand to cheer on the Loyola Rambler men’s basketball team on Saturday, December 11, 2010 when they took on the Kansas State Wildcats to help raise funds for The Dempster Family Foundation.

D’Agostino’s “Night of Fun” raises over $17,000 for The Ryan and Jenny Dempster Family Foundation!

Posted on: December 15th, 2010 by J. Michael Moore

Cubs fans young and old joined Chicago Cubs Pitcher Ryan Dempster and several of his current and former Cubs teammates for the second annual “Night of Fun” to raise funds for The Ryan and Jenny Dempster Family Foundation.

The Ryan and Jenny Dempster Family Foundation Announce Inaugural Grant Awards!

Posted on: November 22nd, 2010 by J. Michael Moore

The Ryan and Jenny Dempster Family Foundation awarded $185,600 in grants to fourteen charitable organizations through its inaugural grant cycle, November 2010.

22q Clinic at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Fundraiser

Posted on: November 17th, 2010 by J. Michael Moore

On Saturday, November 6th the Veranda Greek Taverna in Roswell, Georgia hosted a dinner and auction to help Strike Out 22q! The night included a full buffet, silent auction, DJ and dancing.  Over $4,000 was raised to benefit The Southeast Regional Center for Excellence 22q11 Clinic at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Funds will go toward [...]

22q and Boo Fundraiser

Posted on: November 17th, 2010 by J. Michael Moore

Supporters of 22q families in Philadelphia kicked off the Halloween weekend with a Haunted Halloween Party fundraiser. Over $4,000 was raised to benefit the 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Foundation. The event was held at Finnegan’s Wake, a former coffin making facility! Attendees participated in casino games, dining, dancing, silent auction and raffle and an array of [...]