“I first became aware of FAS in 1973, when I was a school nurse in an elementary school in Washington D.C. I had a 5 or 6-year-old child who did not seem to be doing well in school, did not grow, and had very unusual facial characteristics. The school counselor and I were very concerned. It was at that time that I happened to go to a conference at Howard University, where I learned about fetal alcohol syndrome, and I have to say that it was an eye-opener that changed my life.”
Joyce Day
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As you know, each year fetal alcohol spectrum disorders affect more newborns than Down's syndrome, spina bifida, cystic fibrosis, and sudden infant death syndrome combined. In fact, more children have FASD than the more commonly known autism-related disorders. NOFAS works tirelessly for individuals with FASD, their families and caregivers. Ensuring that individuals receive a diagnosis and the appropriate health and educational serives they need are hallmarks of the NOFAS mission. To sustain and expand our work NOFAS is asking for your continued support. Please consider making an online contribution of $25 or more as a charitable gift to NOFAS. For every $100 donation NOFAS can link four families with the services they need. To thank you for your generous donation, your name will be listed on the NOFAS website. NOFAS will send you a coffee mug with any donation of $100 or more. Thank you again.
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