Welcome to the inaugural Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation Fitness Challenge! Shift your mindset from negative to positive in this unique time we’re living through together. Join us on a a 5-week challenge to move your body every day with 15 minutes of a fun physical activity of your choice. Please keep in mind the needs & […]
Guidelines and Recommendations for Families Affected by MWS The Mowat-Wilson Foundation has received a number of questions about how coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may affect individuals with MWS. We hope that you and your family are staying safe and healthy. During this time, the best source to turn to for information about your family member […]
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MWS Community Advisory Board Established. Members Selected. The MWS Foundation recently established our first Community Advisory Board (CAB). The idea behind the CAB is to put in place a more efficient process to gain input from the MWS community. We have selected 14 members (10 U.S. and 4 International) from the MWS community to begin […]
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COVID-19 Update The MWSF board has decided not to delay the inevitable. The 2020 International Conference is officially cancelled. As upsetting as this is, we feel that we must act now to allow everyone to move ahead with the necessary cancellation of travel plans, etc. Registrations will be refunded as soon as possible. Please bear […]
Support the MWS Foundation and Raise Awareness! Great Gifts for Families, Caregivers, Teachers and Therapists! The Mowat Wilson Syndrome Foundation is proud to announce the grand opening of the MWS Store featuring many options of products. Looking for a gift? Please support the Foundation by shopping at our store. Our initial inventory includes: T-shirts Polo […]
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Set Up a Giving Tuesday Fundraiser We Can Do More Together! GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Facebook has announced a $7M matching for donations received on Tuesday, December 3rd on a first come, first serve basis. You can help raising […]
SIGN UP FOR AN EVENT NEAR YOU! One of the Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation’s mission is to provide support to the families. Regional events are organized for families to get together to meet, greet and exchange experiences. We have found that these events are extremely valuable for our community. We would love to extend these regional get togethers to all […]
Caregiver Survey: Mowat-Wilson Syndrome The Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation has partnered with suAzio to conduct a survey of Mowat-Wilson Syndrome caregivers like yourself. The survey has been developed in close collaboration with the MWSF to ensure the resulting survey feedback will assist the Foundation to better serve the MWS community.
Epilepsy & Seizures in Mowat-Wilson Syndrome March 7, 2019 – 8:00 pm EST Speaker: John Schreiber, MD Overview of seizures and epilepsy and how these manifest in MWS, with particular attention to neurological consequences and management.
SIGN UP FOR AN EVENT NEAR YOU! One of the Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation’s mission is to provide support to the families. Regional events are organized for families to get together to meet, greet and exchange experiences. We have found that these events are extremely valuable for our community. We would love to extend these regional get togethers to all […]
2020 MWS International Family Conference June 25-27, 2020 – Houston, TX The MWS Foundation will host the 3rd International Family Conference on June 25-27, 2020 in Houston, Texas.
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LOBS OF LOVE EVENT AT MILFORD INDOOR TENNIS TO BENEFIT THE MOWAT-WILSON SYNDROME FOUNDATION Milford, CT – A fun evening of tennis and prizes is on tap for September 29 at Milford Indoor Tennis (580 Bridgeport Ave.). The Lobs of Love Event will benefit the Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation. Mowat-Wilson Syndrome is a rare but extremely serious […]
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2018 Regional Events The Foundation hosted three great regional events in 2018. Regional events are informal events where the families get together in a relaxed and fun setting to exchange experiences and get to spend some time together.
As of March 1, 2018, the Mowat-Wilson Syndrome registry has over 133 participants involved at varying levels with the three current surveys. With the launch of the Growth Data survey we hope to be able to provide the valuable information necessary for the development of Mowat-Wilson Syndrome specific growth charts. Here are some comments from Dr. […]
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All MWS families invited to a great night of music, friends and fun! The Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation cordially invites friends, donors and anyone who loves good music to its fundraising concert to take place in Barre, VT on May 5th, 2018.
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This study , published by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, analyses clinical data for 87 patients with a molecularly confirmed diagnosis of MWS, including 62 previously reported patients and 25 unpublished cases, and compared them with patients previously reported by other authors. The data was obtained through collaborations involving clinicians from various countries. Such […]
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How the Sell family embraces their son’s Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Article by Kathy Bell, mother of Kevin You don’t have to spend much time with a person who has Mowat Wilson Syndrome to figure out that his or her love for life is key to who they are as individuals and how they bring us together […]
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The Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation was the grand winner on Food Network’s Chopped on its Grand Holiday episode aired on December 5th, 2017. Chef Adam Greenberg, a three-time winner on Chopped, won the battle over three other undefeated competitors. What a great show! Adam chose the MWS Foundation to receive the $10,000 grand prize. Adam’s sister, Katie Fineberg, is a director […]
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Thank you to everyone who completed the Foundation survey to provide feedback for our 2017 conference in Washington, DC. Over half of the attending families responded with details of what they liked and what could be done better. We will keep all of your statements in mind as we prepare for future events. We asked […]
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With the approach of Rare Disease Day on February 28th, Al Triunfo, a member of the MWS Foundation Board of Directors, began contacting local news organizations in the Atlanta area in early January. He wanted to see if any of them were planning to run a story related to Rare Disease Day. After numerous emails […]
By Karen Baer, Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation Secretary Houston celebrated its Second Annual Rare Disease Day Event on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the United Way Building near downtown Houston. This was the second year for The Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation to participate. Karen Baer, Secretary of the Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation, her husband, Michael, and niece, Stephanie […]
The Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation is pleased to report on the significant progress being made with the Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Patient Registry. The registry was launched back in November, 2016. Here is what Dr. Margaret Adam said at the time. “As is true for many rare genetic conditions, our ability to collect clinically relevant information that can […]
The MWS Foundation had been looking for some student volunteers to help with the design and conversion of our website to a new platform. We were able to make contact with Professor John Thacher at Gwinnet Technical College in Atlanta Georgia. Professor Thacher runs an upper level class that puts students in his class in […]
Las Vegas, NV November 14, 2016 – Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on November 29, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and […]
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The Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation is extremely pleased to announce that we are the recipient of a grant thru Genetic Alliance to establish a MWS patient registry! We will be using their Platform for Engaging Everyone Responsibly (PEER) to build and house the MWS patient registry. “Go Live” date for the registry is Monday, November 7, […]
October 15, 2016 We will be streaming the Northeast Medical Forum live from Seattle on our Facebook page. After the event, we will be posting all videos for you to watch and share with your friends, families, doctors and therapists. Download the 2016 Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Seattle Forum Program.
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The Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation is pleased to announce it was recently awarded a grant through Genetic Alliance, a leading nonprofit health advocacy organization, to establish a patient registry for individuals that have been diagnosed with Mowat-Wilson Syndrome (MWS). The grant will allow the Foundation to use Genetic Alliance’s Platform for Engaging Everyone Responsibly (PEER) to […]
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#MoveYourBodyforMWS – Fun Fitness Challenge
/in Frontpage Article, News /by 4FoundationWelcome to the inaugural Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation Fitness Challenge! Shift your mindset from negative to positive in this unique time we’re living through together. Join us on a a 5-week challenge to move your body every day with 15 minutes of a fun physical activity of your choice. Please keep in mind the needs & […]
Impact of COVID-19 in MWS
/in Frontpage Article, News /by 4FoundationGuidelines and Recommendations for Families Affected by MWS The Mowat-Wilson Foundation has received a number of questions about how coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may affect individuals with MWS. We hope that you and your family are staying safe and healthy. During this time, the best source to turn to for information about your family member […]
Meet the MWSF Community Advisory Board
/in Frontpage Article, News /by 4FoundationMWS Community Advisory Board Established. Members Selected. The MWS Foundation recently established our first Community Advisory Board (CAB). The idea behind the CAB is to put in place a more efficient process to gain input from the MWS community. We have selected 14 members (10 U.S. and 4 International) from the MWS community to begin […]
Conference Cancellation
/in Frontpage Article, News /by 4FoundationCOVID-19 Update The MWSF board has decided not to delay the inevitable. The 2020 International Conference is officially cancelled. As upsetting as this is, we feel that we must act now to allow everyone to move ahead with the necessary cancellation of travel plans, etc. Registrations will be refunded as soon as possible. Please bear […]
MWSF Store Now Open!
/in Frontpage Article, News /by 4FoundationSupport the MWS Foundation and Raise Awareness! Great Gifts for Families, Caregivers, Teachers and Therapists! The Mowat Wilson Syndrome Foundation is proud to announce the grand opening of the MWS Store featuring many options of products. Looking for a gift? Please support the Foundation by shopping at our store. Our initial inventory includes: T-shirts Polo […]
2019 Giving Tuesday
/in Frontpage Article, News /by 4FoundationSet Up a Giving Tuesday Fundraiser We Can Do More Together! GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Facebook has announced a $7M matching for donations received on Tuesday, December 3rd on a first come, first serve basis. You can help raising […]
2019 MWS Regional Events
/in Events, Frontpage Article, News /by 4FoundationSIGN UP FOR AN EVENT NEAR YOU! One of the Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation’s mission is to provide support to the families. Regional events are organized for families to get together to meet, greet and exchange experiences. We have found that these events are extremely valuable for our community. We would love to extend these regional get togethers to all […]
Survey: Calling All MWS Caregivers!
/in Frontpage Article, News, Research /by 4FoundationCaregiver Survey: Mowat-Wilson Syndrome The Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation has partnered with suAzio to conduct a survey of Mowat-Wilson Syndrome caregivers like yourself. The survey has been developed in close collaboration with the MWSF to ensure the resulting survey feedback will assist the Foundation to better serve the MWS community.
Webinar: Epilepsy & Seizures – Watch Now!
/in Events, Frontpage Article, News /by 4FoundationEpilepsy & Seizures in Mowat-Wilson Syndrome March 7, 2019 – 8:00 pm EST Speaker: John Schreiber, MD Overview of seizures and epilepsy and how these manifest in MWS, with particular attention to neurological consequences and management.
2019 MWS Regional Events
/in Events, Frontpage Article, News /by 4FoundationSIGN UP FOR AN EVENT NEAR YOU! One of the Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation’s mission is to provide support to the families. Regional events are organized for families to get together to meet, greet and exchange experiences. We have found that these events are extremely valuable for our community. We would love to extend these regional get togethers to all […]
MWS Foundation Announces 2020 Family Conference
/in Events, Frontpage Article, News /by 4Foundation2020 MWS International Family Conference June 25-27, 2020 – Houston, TX The MWS Foundation will host the 3rd International Family Conference on June 25-27, 2020 in Houston, Texas.
Lobs of Love Fundraiser
/in Events, News /by 4FoundationLOBS OF LOVE EVENT AT MILFORD INDOOR TENNIS TO BENEFIT THE MOWAT-WILSON SYNDROME FOUNDATION Milford, CT – A fun evening of tennis and prizes is on tap for September 29 at Milford Indoor Tennis (580 Bridgeport Ave.). The Lobs of Love Event will benefit the Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation. Mowat-Wilson Syndrome is a rare but extremely serious […]
2018 MWS Regional Events
/in Events, News /by 4Foundation2018 Regional Events The Foundation hosted three great regional events in 2018. Regional events are informal events where the families get together in a relaxed and fun setting to exchange experiences and get to spend some time together.
New Survey to Capture MWS Growth Data
/in Frontpage Article, News, Registry /by 4FoundationAs of March 1, 2018, the Mowat-Wilson Syndrome registry has over 133 participants involved at varying levels with the three current surveys. With the launch of the Growth Data survey we hope to be able to provide the valuable information necessary for the development of Mowat-Wilson Syndrome specific growth charts. Here are some comments from Dr. […]
1964.. The Tribute Concert to Benefit the Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation
/in Events, News /by 4FoundationAll MWS families invited to a great night of music, friends and fun! The Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation cordially invites friends, donors and anyone who loves good music to its fundraising concert to take place in Barre, VT on May 5th, 2018.
Research Article: Phenotype and Genotype of 87 Patients with MWS and Recommendations for Care
/in Frontpage Article, News, Research, Research Reports /by 4FoundationThis study , published by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, analyses clinical data for 87 patients with a molecularly confirmed diagnosis of MWS, including 62 previously reported patients and 25 unpublished cases, and compared them with patients previously reported by other authors. The data was obtained through collaborations involving clinicians from various countries. Such […]
Bringing Community Together with a MWS Approach to Life
/in Frontpage Article, MWS Stories, News /by 4FoundationHow the Sell family embraces their son’s Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Article by Kathy Bell, mother of Kevin You don’t have to spend much time with a person who has Mowat Wilson Syndrome to figure out that his or her love for life is key to who they are as individuals and how they bring us together […]
Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation Awarded $10K, Food Network Chopped, Grand Holiday Prize
/in Frontpage Article, News /by 4FoundationThe Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation was the grand winner on Food Network’s Chopped on its Grand Holiday episode aired on December 5th, 2017. Chef Adam Greenberg, a three-time winner on Chopped, won the battle over three other undefeated competitors. What a great show! Adam chose the MWS Foundation to receive the $10,000 grand prize. Adam’s sister, Katie Fineberg, is a director […]
Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Patient Registry One Year Anniversary
/in Frontpage Article, News, Registry /by 4Foundation2017 Conference Workshops Now Available on YouTube
/in Events, Frontpage Article, News /by 4FoundationWe had eight great workshops at the 2017 Conference in Washington DC. Here are the slides and the audios.Feel free to share!
2017 International Family Conference Feedback Survey
/in Events, Frontpage Article, News /by 4FoundationThank you to everyone who completed the Foundation survey to provide feedback for our 2017 conference in Washington, DC. Over half of the attending families responded with details of what they liked and what could be done better. We will keep all of your statements in mind as we prepare for future events. We asked […]
Television interview helps families find Mowat-Wilson Syndrome
/in Frontpage Article, News /by 4FoundationWith the approach of Rare Disease Day on February 28th, Al Triunfo, a member of the MWS Foundation Board of Directors, began contacting local news organizations in the Atlanta area in early January. He wanted to see if any of them were planning to run a story related to Rare Disease Day. After numerous emails […]
II Annual Houston Rare Disease Day
/in Frontpage Article, News /by 4FoundationBy Karen Baer, Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation Secretary Houston celebrated its Second Annual Rare Disease Day Event on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the United Way Building near downtown Houston. This was the second year for The Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation to participate. Karen Baer, Secretary of the Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation, her husband, Michael, and niece, Stephanie […]
Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Patient Registry Update – February 2017
/in News, Registry /by 4FoundationThe Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation is pleased to report on the significant progress being made with the Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Patient Registry. The registry was launched back in November, 2016. Here is what Dr. Margaret Adam said at the time. “As is true for many rare genetic conditions, our ability to collect clinically relevant information that can […]
Thank you Gwinnet Technical College!
/in News /by 4FoundationThe MWS Foundation had been looking for some student volunteers to help with the design and conversion of our website to a new platform. We were able to make contact with Professor John Thacher at Gwinnet Technical College in Atlanta Georgia. Professor Thacher runs an upper level class that puts students in his class in […]
Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement Pledges to continue to support this rare community and their families.
/in Frontpage Article, News /by 4FoundationLas Vegas, NV November 14, 2016 – Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on November 29, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and […]
Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Patient Registry to Launch November 7, 2016.
/in Grant, News, Registry /by 4FoundationThe Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation is extremely pleased to announce that we are the recipient of a grant thru Genetic Alliance to establish a MWS patient registry! We will be using their Platform for Engaging Everyone Responsibly (PEER) to build and house the MWS patient registry. “Go Live” date for the registry is Monday, November 7, […]
Watch the Seattle Medical Forum on Facebook
/in News /by 4FoundationOctober 15, 2016 We will be streaming the Northeast Medical Forum live from Seattle on our Facebook page. After the event, we will be posting all videos for you to watch and share with your friends, families, doctors and therapists. Download the 2016 Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Seattle Forum Program.
Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation Awarded Grant Through Genetic Alliance
/in Grant, News, Registry /by 4FoundationThe Mowat-Wilson Syndrome Foundation is pleased to announce it was recently awarded a grant through Genetic Alliance, a leading nonprofit health advocacy organization, to establish a patient registry for individuals that have been diagnosed with Mowat-Wilson Syndrome (MWS). The grant will allow the Foundation to use Genetic Alliance’s Platform for Engaging Everyone Responsibly (PEER) to […]