But did you know that fragile X is the leading genetic cause of autism? Got your attention now…
I have worked with individuals with fragile X and their families for the past 2 years and have become inspired by their spirit and passionate about the cause. To help support the fragile X clinic at Children’s Hospital Colorado we will be holding an event, Fragile Xpression, on June 21, 2015 which will be a recycled fashion show (local designers using recycled materials) and a small auction. All funds raised will go directly to support specialized care and support for fragile X families at Children’s Hospital Colorado. This includes funding fragile X research at Children’s, educational programs (residents/fellows/medical students/ genetic counseling students) to increase awareness of fragile X in the healthcare community, and educational materials to help patients and families cope with this genetic condition. Please join us in supporting the cause and raising awareness of fragile X… No more, “fragile what?”
What you need to know about the event...
For designers:
• This is a competition with prizes for top designs to include featured stories in local media, cash and more!
• Outfits must include recycled materials but can also include non-recycled items (as a base, etc.) Keep in mind, this will be taken into account by the judges.
• Models will be provided by designers with no restrictions on age or gender.
• To enter, purchase one "Designer Entry Fee" ticket per design. This ticket will cover event entry for the designer and model.
• Deadline for entries is June 7th
For attendees:
• Doors open @ 5pm/ show starts @ 7pm
• Tickets include an open bar and appetizers
• General Admission: $35 advance/$45 door
• VIP (Front row seats for fashion show): $75
• Fragile X Families $20 (per person)
• Kids under 12 are free, 12 - 17 are $5
For more information on the fragile X clinic at Children's Hospital Colorado visit:
http://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-symptoms/conditions/fragile-x-syndrome
Meet the Clinic Team:
Clinic Director: Nicole Tartaglia, MD
http://www.childrenscolorado.org/physicians/physician-detail/18357/Nicole-Tartaglia
Genetic Counselor, Clinic and Research Coordinator: Susan Howell, MS, MBA, CGC
Psychologists: Beth Bennett, PhD and Rebecca Wilson, PsyD
Occupational Therapist: Sydney Martin, MS OTR
Fragile X Research Team:
Nanastasia Welnick, BS
Lisa Cordeiro, MS, CSP
Megan Brocato, BS, CCRC
