22q Awareness Month is Kicking off November 1st and We Need Your Help!
Affecting 1 in 2,000 to 4,000 births, 22qDS is a relatively common genetic condition, though oftentimes many have never heard of it. The 22q Family Foundation is determined to expand awareness beyond our community. We want the world to know about 22q differences. November remains our biggest fundraising month of the year.
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 the incredible talents hidden amongst the struggles we face in our community. We hope to feature various families and individuals throughout the month of November, sharing perspectives from young and old individuals with 22q, as well as caregivers perspectives too! This is our biggest awareness and fundraising month, hoping to spread awareness to the exterior global community that still needs to learn more about 22q. This year we have some exciting things to help you get involved! Please see details below.
To learn more about our campaign, our impact, and to donate CLICK HERE.
Ways You Can Get Involved and
Spread Awareness in November...or All Year Long!
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 #lookwhaticando22q
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.
Send an email to friends, family, medical and other health care professionals, teachers and parents of your 22Q student with ways they can help!
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 for the month.
Purchase some 22q swag from our 22q store. You are a walking billboard for our community! 70% of all profits of your purchase go back to support the 22q familly foundation. Shop here-new design alert!!!
And if you shop now thru November 9th, save 15% off automatically at check-out on our new I Can I Will updated graphic...the perfect sentiment for our Look What I Can Do theme for this year's awareness push.
Help us spread the word by liking and sharing ALL of social media posts. Helpl us EXPAND our REACH!
DOWNLOAD this Facebook and Instagram profile pic and save to your profile for the month of November!
Ways You Can Get Involved and Fundraise
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.
Donate the remaining balance on your VISA gift cards. Every little bit counts.
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!!
Be a Hero for Families Every Month
When you become a recurring donor, you’re doing more than giving—you’re standing with our 22q community every single day. Your monthly gift helps families access programs, resources, and support when they need it most. It gives us the stability to plan for the future, expand our outreach, and make sure every family affected by 22q feels seen, heard, and supported. No matter the size, your ongoing support creates a lasting impact—and keeps our community thriving year-round.
Join our circle of monthly supporters and be a part of something bigger. Together, we can make sure no family faces 22q alone.
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): Our newest 22qFF I Can & I Will coffee mug.
Week 4 (November 15-21): A 22q Q.T. Stuffed Animal
Week 5 (November 22-30): A I Can & I Will T-Shirt
(Please keep in mind our mailing address has been updated: 22q Family Foundation P.O. Box 643 Erie, CO 80516)
Let's make this the best 22q Awareness Month to date!
We are so thankful to all of our corporate sponsors!
