“I've worked with poor families and the homeless for 17 years, first in Boston and now in Washington D.C. I've worked with people, some of whom had extensive criminal records, that weren't diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome until well into their adult years. All of their lives they have been labeled difficult, lazy, and manipulative. I've worked with women who reacted in horror and disbelief when their child was diagnosed with FAS, saying 'But I didn't drink that much.'”
Katy Gingles
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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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