22q Awareness Month is kicking off November 1st and we need your help!

We want to raise $100,000 to help continue all of our services that directly impact 22q families.  Our theme this year is....Look What I Can Do! This year is focused on sharing ALL of the incredible abilities of our community. Through the eyes of our community we hope to educate our own internal community on the important resources and things to keep in mind, as well as extend this education to the exterior global community that still needs to learn more about 22q. We hope to feature various families and individuals throughout the month of November. This year we have some exciting things to help you get involved and some new virtual events to join as well!  Please see details below.

NEW THIS YEAR:

Enter Our 1st Virtual 22q Talent Show!
Show off your skills for a chance to win a $500 cash prize and be crowned our 2025 Awareness Agent!

This November, join us in raising awareness and funds during 22q Awareness Month. This year’s theme is: “Look What I Can Do!” Our talent show will feature singing, dancing, and playing an instrument—and we can’t wait to celebrate your amazing talents.  The top 20 participants will have the opportunity to share their talents LIVE.  Don't want to particpate but would like to help spread the word about our community and watch the talent show?  Not a problem! More details coming soon...but save-the-date for November 2nd.  We’re so excited to cheer you on and see you shine!

Please note: This opportunity is open only to individuals diagnosed with 22qDS or 22qDUP.  

You must enter by October 3rd for a chance to participate. 

For those that would like to be audience members to our LIVE event...more details coming soon. But please SAVE-the-Date for November 4 at 7pm EST/4pm PST. 

ENTER TALENT SHOW HERE

WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED AND SPREAD AWARENESS:

1. SHARE YOUR STORY.  We will choose various families to feature on our social media platforms and website during the month of November. 

You can also share on social media (FB, Instagram, Twitter) and make sure to tag us (FB/Twitter: @22qfamily, Insta: @22qfamily) to help us grow our follower base and reach.  We want the world to know about 22q, so shout it to the rooftops!  Get loud and proud on social media.  Please use ALL of these hashtags when posting: #22q #22qfamily #22q11 #22qaware #rockyourq. For this month, also use #themoreyouknow 

2. GET YOUR COMMUNITY INVOLVED. Reach out to educators or local newspapers to help get everyone #22qaware.  Thank you to Karen Heilers in KY for sharing these letters as references for other families to get out there and raise awareness!  View educator letter: or letter to editor.  

3. SEND AN EMAIL to friends, family, medical and other health care professionals, teachers and parents of your 22q student with ways they can help!  

2. EDUCATE YOUR EMPLOYER and ask if they offer matching donations for a charity of your choice.  Use this opportunity as a teachable moment to share with your colleagues and employer about 22q.  DOWNLOAD THIS EDITABLE EMPLOYER LETTER to help you easily reach out today!  Or ask them if they would be willing to SPONSOR A DAY IN NOVEMBER or BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR.

3. REQUEST 10 mini-awareness pamphlets to spread the word about 22q when you are out on the go!  

4. PURCHASE SOME 22Q SWAG from our 22q Store.  You are a walking billboard!  70% of all profits of your purchase go back to support The 22q Familly Foundation.  SHOP HERE-NEW DESIGN ALERT!!!

4. Help us spread the word by liking and sharing ALL of social media posts. Helpl us EXPAND our REACH!

5. DOWNLOAD this FB profile pic and save to your profile for the month of November!  And did you know there's a spot when you upload your new profile pic to include a link??  Send your followers, friends, and family to our official campaign page by copying/pasting this link: https://bit.ly/22qawareness2024

WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED AND FUNDRAISE:

1. Ask your employer if they have an employee gift program like Benevity or Yourcause.  We are a 501c(3) and are eligible to receive donations and our EIN#47-5675819.

2. Donate the remaining balance on your VISA gift cards.  Every little bit counts.  

3. Purchase Some 22q Apparel from our 22q Store.  70% of all profits of your purchase go back to support The 22q Familly Foundation.  SHOP HERE-NEW DESIGN ALERT!!

4. Create a fundraiser and be entered to win a Raffle Prize: on Facebook.  Every little bit helps us keep our doors open and keeps our educational resources free to 22q families in need.  If you create a fundraiser or are a donor for the week, you'll be entered into our weekly raffle giveaway.  You can also now make fundraisers on Instagram.  If you need more help with setting one up, reach out to info@22qfamilyfoundation.org

Prizes include:

-Week 1 (November 1-7): A 22qFF Rock Your Q candle.

-Week 2 (November 8-14): A 22qFF  coffee mug. 

-Week 4 (November 15-21): A 22q Q.T. Stuffed Animal 

-Week 5 (November 22-30): A 22q Family Tote. 

(Please keep in mind our mailing address has been updated: The 22q Family Foundation  P.O. Box 643 Erie, CO 80516)

Let's make this the best 22q Awareness Month to date!