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Researchers at the 22q Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, are looking for children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q), ages 4-18 years, to participate in a study of palate movement and speech.

Join thousands of 22q families worldwide to celebrate a fun-filled
awareness day at zoos all over the world on Sunday, April 22, 2012!

The Dempster Family Foundation is proud to sponsor a walk team in the 2012 March of Dimes March for Babies in Chicago! We hope you will join us in taking a walk for stronger heathier babies!

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally appeared on CSN Chicago. Click here for full content. Ryan Dempster is one of the few left who remembers what it was like when the Cubs were contenders and Wrigley Field was the place to be. Those back-to-back division titles in 2007 and 2008 seem like a very long time [...]

Chicago Cubs Pitchers and Catchers report to Arizona for Spring Training this Saturday, February 18th.

Spend the Day at the Zoo! Check in begins at 10 a.m. outside of the Zoo Entrance at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Dempster Family Foundation Table. Each Ticket includes access into Zoo Atlanta for the entire day on April 22, 2012. Free with every ticket purchase is a 22q Family Speaking Engagement. The 22q Family [...]

The Dempster Family Foundation is proud to sponsor a walk team in the 2012 March of Dimes March for Babies. Join our team or donate to our cause! Families can stop by our Foundation tent and will enjoy a fun day at the walk with entertainment, food and crafts for everyone. Together we can hit [...]

Many children with 22q are affected by congential heart defects. Read the story of one mother who talks about her son’s heart defect to comfort others.

Visit one of the Chicago Candyality stores today and purchase the Candyality Chocolates and Casino Night package. Take your sweetie to the Third Annual Dempster Foundation Casino Night on May 9th at the Palmer House Hilton and party with Cubs Pitcher Ryan Dempster and friends!