
Virginie McNamar, CURE SYNGAP1's President & COO, talks with Rainy about Ty's 2016 Dx, dangerous elopement, benefit of Ty's service dog, and the upcoming CURE SYNGAP1 Conference in Atlanta
22/10/2025 | 46 mins.
This episode is packed with insightful advice and personal stories filled. "All he did was miss milestones. There was nothing medically wrong at the time. So we got genetic testing, and SYNGAP1 came back. For us, it was crushing, because there was no more hope that he would just catch up. Our world was turned upside down."If you liked this episode, please give our podcast 5 stars! All episodes are also available at cureSYNGAP1.org/Stories.Ty's Warrior StoryConnect with Virginie:[email protected]Virginie's CURE SYNGAP1 bioLinkedInInstagramFacebookOther Episode Links:Get Involved with SRFVolunteer with SRFPress Release announcing new President/COOEarly Global Leaders of SYNGAP1 CommunityConnect with Rainy:[email protected]Rainy's CURE SYNGAP1 BioInstagram - @Hope4theCureYouTube - @Hope4theCureFacebook - Hope SelahMaySYNGAP1 Stories Episode 028Rainy and Hope's Cross Country QuestCURE SYNGAP1 & SYNGAP1-Related Disorders Info:CURE SYNGAP1 aka SynGAP Research Fund - https://cureSYNGAP1.org/What are SYNGAP1-related disorders?How Many People Have SYNGAP1?SYNGAP1 Resources for Newly Diagnosed FamiliesDonate to CURE SYNGAP1CURE SYNGAP1 BrochureCURE SYNGAP1 Fundraising Resource PageCURE SYNGAP1's State Ambassador ProgramWednesday WarriorsSupporting SYNGAP1 SiblingsSYNGAP1 & EpilepsyAddressing the Symptoms of SYNGAP1Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis MattersHow to Get Free Genetic TestingCURE SYNGAP1's Medical Considerations DocumentSYNGAP1 Studies and Trials:SYNGAP1 StudiesSYNGAP1 ProMMiS – Prospective Multidisciplinary, Multisite Study for Clinical Excellence: CHOP, CHCO, StanfordCitizen HealthClinical TrialsFrazier Eye StudyThe EMERALD TrialConnect with CURE SYNGAP1 (@cureSYNGAP1):LinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTubeX/TwitterTikTokSYNGAP10 Weekly Video Podcast w/ MikeCURE SYNGAP1 Apple Podcast ChannelFamily Zoom Meeting (bi-weekly on Wednesdays, 8PM ET): cureSYNGAP1.org/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417Comments: [email protected]Music: In the Forest... by Lesfm from PixabayEpisode 038 SYNGAP1 Stories, October 22, 2025#SYNGAP1StoriesTy #Syngap #SYNGAP1 #CureSYNGAP1 #SYNGAP1Stories #SYNGAP1StoriesEp38 #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #Autism #AutismAwareness #IntellectualDisability #ID #Anxiety #Behavior #RareDisease #RareDiseaseResearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #Advocacy #PatientAdvocacy #Neurology #GeneticTesting #Family #CureSyngap1Conf #SYNGAP1Siblings #Caregiver #Behavior #Communication #SelfHelp #Volunteer #Conf25 #Therapy #CitizenHealth

Kari Imperatore, SYNGAP1 Mom, CFC Coordinator, and Navy Vet, talks about Trajan's genetic testing, the importance of trying, and the best and worst of SYNGAP1 while watching for whales!
03/9/2025 | 1h
New co-host Jo Ashline jumps right in with a touching, insightful conversation with Kari, full of uplifting and challenging experiences and advice, connecting the entire SYNGAP1 community.If you liked this episode, please give our podcast 5 stars! All episodes are also available at cureSYNGAP1.org/Stories.Trajan's Warrior StoryConnect with Kari:[email protected]'s SRF bioConnect with Jo:Andrew's Warrior Story[email protected]Jo's SRF bioFollow Jo on InstagramJo's personal blog pageEpisode Links:Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)Kari's speech at the 2025 SYNGAP1 GalaInformation about CHOP NHSInformation about Colorado NHS (CHCO)Register for the 2025 Cure SYNGAP1 Conference in AtlantaSRF & SYNGAP1 Info:Syngap Research Fund - https://cureSYNGAP1.org/What are SYNGAP1-related disorders?How Many People Have SYNGAP1?SYNGAP1 Resources for Newly Diagnosed FamiliesDonate to SRFSRF SYNGAP1 BrochureGet Involved with SRFVolunteer with SRFSRF Fundraising Resource PageSRF's State Ambassador ProgramWednesday WarriorsSupporting SYNGAP1 SiblingsSYNGAP1 & EpilepsyAddressing the Symptoms of SYNGAP1SYNGAP1 Studies and Trials:SYNGAP1 StudiesSYNGAP1 ProMMiS – Prospective Multidisciplinary, Multisite Study for Clinical Excellence: CHOP, CHCO, StanfordCitizen HealthClinical TrialsFrazier Eye StudyThe EMERALD TrialMore Links:Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis MattersHow to Get Free Genetic TestingSpecial Needs TrustsSRF GrantsSRF's Medical Considerations DocumentConnect with SRF (@cureSYNGAP1):LinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTubeX/TwitterTikTokSYNGAP10 Weekly Video Podcast w/ MikeSynGAP Research Fund Apple Podcast ChannelFamily Zoom Meeting (bi-weekly on Wednesdays, 8PM ET): cureSYNGAP1.org/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417Comments: [email protected]Music: In the Forest... by Lesfm from Pixabay Episode 037 SYNGAP1 Stories, September 3, 2025#SYNGAP1StoriesTrajan #Syngap #SYNGAP1 #CureSYNGAP1 #SYNGAP1Stories #SYNGAP1StoriesEp37 #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #Autism #AutismAwareness #IntellectualDisability #ID #Anxiety #Behavior #RareDisease #RareDiseaseResearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #Advocacy #PatientAdvocacy #Neurology #GeneticTesting #Family #CureSyngap1Conf #SYNGAP1Siblings #Caregiver #Behavior #Communication #SelfHelp #Volunteer #Conf25 #Therapy #CFC #NavyVeteran #Veteran #WhaleWatching

SRF Board member John Hill talks about grand-niece Kiera's progress, love for swimming, the upcoming Gala for SYNGAP1, and volunteering with SRF as an extended family member and a retiree.
04/8/2025 | 28 mins.
If you liked this episode, please give our podcast 5 stars! All episodes are also available at cureSYNGAP1.org/Stories.Kiera's Warrior StoryLipman Family MovieFifth Annual SRF Gala for SYNGAP1 – 2025Donate and TicketsCaren - oldest known person with SRDKathryn Helde - keynote speaker at GalaConnect with John:SRF BioFollow on LinkedIn (2nd account)Other Episode Links:Get Involved with SRFVolunteer with SRFSRF Fundraising Resource PageSRF's State Ambassador ProgramConnect with Rainy:[email protected]Rainy's SRF BioInstagram - @Hope4theCureYouTube - @Hope4theCureFacebook - Hope SelahMaySYNGAP1 Stories Episode 028Rainy and Hope's Cross Country QuestSRF Event Links:Beacon of Hope: A Benefit for SYNGAP1Fourth Annual Scramble for SynGAP – 2025SRF CalendarSRF & SYNGAP1 Info:Syngap Research Fund - https://cureSYNGAP1.org/What is SYNGAP1-related disorders?How Many People Have SYNGAP1?SYNGAP1 Resources for Newly Diagnosed FamiliesRegister for the 2025 Cure SYNGAP1 Conference in AtlantaDonate to SRFSRF SYNGAP1 BrochureWednesday WarriorsSupporting SYNGAP1 SiblingsSYNGAP1 & EpilepsySYNGAP1 Studies and Trials:SYNGAP1 StudiesSYNGAP1 ProMMiS – Prospective Multidisciplinary, Multisite Study for Clinical Excellence: CHOP, CHCO, StanfordCitizen HealthClinical TrialsFrazier Eye StudyThe EMERALD StudyMore Links:Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis MattersHow to Get Free Genetic TestingSpecial Needs TrustsSRF GrantsSRF's Medical Considerations DocumentConnect with SRF (@cureSYNGAP1):FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInTikTokYouTubeSYNGAP10 Weekly Video Podcast w/ MikeSynGAP Research Fund Apple Podcast ChannelFamily Zoom Meeting (bi-weekly on Wednesdays, 8PM ET): cureSYNGAP1.org/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417Comments: [email protected]Music: In the Forest... by Lesfm from Pixabay Episode 036 SYNGAP1 Stories, August 4, 2025#SYNGAP1StoriesKiera #Syngap #SYNGAP1 #CureSYNGAP1 #SYNGAP1Stories #SYNGAP1StoriesEp36 #Fundraising #GalaForSyngap1 #Volunteer #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #Autism #AutismAwareness #IntellectualDisability #ID #Anxiety #Behavior #RareDisease #RareDiseaseResearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #Advocacy #PatientAdvocacy #Neurology #GeneticTesting #Family #CureSyngap1Conf #SYNGAP1Siblings #Caregiver #SelfHelp #Conf25 #Therapy

Nicole Ciccone, Mom to Syngapian Jackson, shares heartfelt stories about Jackson's accidental diagnosis, advocating for our children, and treasuring small milestones in their lives.
01/7/2025 | 38 mins.
This is another open and honest discussion of living with SYNGAP1-related disorders - the difficulties Jackson has faced, the tremendous achievements he has made, and helping each other in the SYNGAP1 community.If you liked this episode, please give our podcast 5 stars! All episodes are also available at cureSYNGAP1.org/Stories.Jackson's Warrior StoryConnect with Nicole:Follow on FacebookNicole's "Dear Syngap" PostFollow on InstagramConnect with Rainy:[email protected]Rainy's SRF BioInstagram - @Hope4theCureYouTube - @Hope4theCureFacebook - Hope SelahMaySYNGAP1 Stories Episode 028Rainy and Hope's Cross Country QuestEpisode Links:Citizen HealthFifth Annual SRF Gala for SYNGAP1 – 2025Beacon of Hope: A Benefit for SYNGAP1Fourth Annual Scramble for SynGAP – 2025SRF & SYNGAP1 Info:Syngap Research Fund - https://cureSYNGAP1.org/What is SYNGAP1-related disorders?How Many People Have SYNGAP1?SYNGAP1 Resources for Newly Diagnosed FamiliesPre-register for the 2025 Cure SYNGAP1 Conference in AtlantaDonate to SRFSRF SYNGAP1 BrochureGet Involved with SRFVolunteer with SRFSRF Fundraising Resource PageSRF's State Ambassador ProgramWednesday WarriorsSupporting SYNGAP1 SiblingsSYNGAP1 & EpilepsySYNGAP1 Studies and Trials:SYNGAP1 StudiesSYNGAP1 ProMMiS – Prospective Multidisciplinary, Multisite Study for Clinical Excellence: CHOP, CHCO, StanfordClinical TrialsFrazier Eye StudyMore Links:Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis MattersHow to Get Free Genetic TestingSpecial Needs TrustsSRF GrantsSRF's Medical Considerations DocumentConnect with SRF (@cureSYNGAP1):FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInTikTokYouTubeSYNGAP10 Weekly Video Podcast w/ MikeSynGAP Research Fund Apple Podcast ChannelFamily Zoom Meeting (bi-weekly on Wednesdays, 8PM ET): cureSYNGAP1.org/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417Comments: [email protected]Music: In the Forest... by Lesfm from Pixabay Episode 035 SYNGAP1 Stories, July 1, 2025#SYNGAP1StoriesJackson #Syngap #SYNGAP1 #CureSYNGAP1 #SYNGAP1Stories #SYNGAP1StoriesEp35 #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #Autism #AutismAwareness #IntellectualDisability #ID #Anxiety #Behavior #RareDisease #RareDiseaseResearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #Advocacy #PatientAdvocacy #Neurology #GeneticTesting #Family #CureSyngap1Conf #SYNGAP1Siblings #Caregiver #Behavior #Communication #SelfHelp #Volunteer #Conf25 #Therapy

Jo Ashline, writer & SRF Volunteer, shares some advice as the Mom of an adult Syngapian, 23-yo Andrew.
05/6/2025 | 1h 2 mins.
This episode gets very personal about the language of behaviors, a long road to a SYNGAP1 diagnosis, the strength of the SRF community, as well as the personal crisis of Andrew's emotional and physical abuse to which he was subjected when he was ten.If you liked this episode, please give our podcast 5 stars! All episodes are also available at cureSYNGAP1.org/Stories.Connect with Jo:Andrew's Warrior Story[email protected]Jo's SRF bioFollow Jo on InstagramJo's personal blog pageJo's SRF Blogs:We Were Searching for Syngap; We Just Didn’t Know ItMeet the Global Village of Syngap LeadersConnect with Rainy:[email protected]Rainy's SRF BioInstagram - @Hope4theCureYouTube - @Hope4theCureFacebook - Hope SelahMaySYNGAP1 Stories Episode 028Rainy and Hope's Cross Country QuestEpisode Links:Splash For SyngapSRF Blog CollectionSRF Advocacy PageCalifornia's Self Determination ProgramTraveling with Special Needs BlogsEdSource articleCBS News articleNBC News articleSRF & SYNGAP1 Info:Syngap Research Fund - https://cureSYNGAP1.org/What is SYNGAP1-related disorders?How Many People Have SYNGAP1?SYNGAP1 Resources for Newly Diagnosed FamiliesPre-register for the 2025 Cure SYNGAP1 Conference in AtlantaDonate to SRFSRF SYNGAP1 BrochureGet Involved with SRFVolunteer with SRFSRF Fundraising Resource PageSRF's State Ambassador ProgramWednesday WarriorsSupporting SYNGAP1 SiblingsSYNGAP1 & EpilepsyAddressing the Symptoms of SYNGAP1SYNGAP1 Studies and Trials:SYNGAP1 StudiesSYNGAP1 ProMMiS – Prospective Multidisciplinary, Multisite Study for Clinical Excellence: CHOP, CHCO, StanfordClinical TrialsFrazier Eye StudyCitizen HealthMore Links:Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis MattersHow to Get Free Genetic TestingSpecial Needs TrustsSRF GrantsSRF's Medical Considerations DocumentConnect with SRF (@cureSYNGAP1):FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInTikTokYouTubeSYNGAP10 Weekly Video Podcast w/ MikeSynGAP Research Fund Apple Podcast ChannelFamily Zoom Meeting (bi-weekly on Wednesdays, 8PM ET): cureSYNGAP1.org/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417Comments: [email protected]Music: In the Forest... by Lesfm from Pixabay Episode 034 SYNGAP1 Stories, June 5, 2025#SYNGAP1StoriesAndrew #Syngap #SYNGAP1 #CureSYNGAP1 #SYNGAP1Stories #SYNGAP1StoriesEp34 #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #Autism #AutismAwareness #IntellectualDisability #ID #Anxiety #Behavior #RareDisease #RareDiseaseResearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #Advocacy #PatientAdvocacy #Neurology #GeneticTesting #Family #CureSyngap1Conf #SYNGAP1Siblings #Caregiver #Behavior #Communication #SelfHelp #Volunteer #Conf25 #Therapy #SplashForSyngap



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