Celebrating 15 years since the discovery of Loeys-Dietz syndrome!
Wow, how much we have grown in the past 15 years! This genetic condition that unites us all has gone from being unnamed and unknown to bringing thousands of medical professionals, families, and #LDSwarriors together. Your dedication to this community has enabled us to connect, educate, and equip people all over the world about Loeys-Dietz syndrome. We hope that as you reflect on the strides we’ve taken in the past 15 years, it gives you an even greater expectation for all that is to come in our shared future.
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15 Years of Stories
3 Ways to Support the Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Online for Giving Tuesday
Set Up a Facebook Fundraiser
Edit the title of your fundraiser to let everyone know you are raising money for The Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation, a division of The Marfan Foundation. This is critical!
There is wording about The Marfan Foundation already entered. You can change this and personalize it so your family and friends know why the Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation is meaningful for you.
Select a picture to use for your fundraiser. Click here to download an image we’ve made for you!
Share the link to the fundraiser on your Facebook page, tell your friends about how the cause, and watch the donations come in!
Add a Donation Sticker to Instagram Stories
In Instagram, open the camera or upload a photo that best highlights of your cause (here’s a link to one we made for you!)
Tap the sticker icon.
Select the donation sticker from the tray.
Search for and select The Marfan Foundation.
Customize the “Fundraiser Title” to include LDSF or Loeys-Dietz Syndrome so we can track your donations.
Add some pizazz to your image using GIF, Music, Location, or Hashtag stickers. Make sure you tag us so we can reshare your Story.
Tap Send to to publish!
Activate AmazonSmile
Sign in to smile.amazon.com.
From your desktop, go to Your Account and select the option to Change your Charity. Or, from your mobile browser, select Change your Charity from the options at the bottom of the page.
Note: You can also hover over the Supporting notice in the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the Change link next to the name of the charity you’re currently supporting.Search for “The Marfan Foundation” with a location in Port Washington NY and click “Select.”
On your browser, bookmark smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. When you’re using the app, always check for the “AmazonSmile” logo to ensure you’re activated for AmazonSmile. Happy shopping!