May is Williams Syndrome Awareness Month

Key West Mayor Teri Johnston has proclaimed the month of May as Williams Syndrome Awareness Month.

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic condition that is present at birth, affecting as many as 30,000 individuals in the United States. It is characterized by medical and cognitive problems, including cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, and learning disabilities.

The Williams Syndrome Association, founded in 1982, is a non-profit organization and the most comprehensive resource for people and families living with Williams syndrome as well as for doctors, researchers and educators. Through its efforts, from raising public awareness to funding critical new research and providing valuable information and support to families, the WSA has improved the quality of life and futures of those affected by Williams syndrome.

In order to generate awareness about Williams syndrome and raise funding for critical WSA programs and initiatives, the WSA has organized May as Williams Syndrome Awareness Month which includes events all across the United States.

 

In the attached photo: Commissioners Gregory Davila, Mary Lou Hoover and Jimmy Weekley, Francesca Chavez accepting the proclamation, Mayor Teri Johnston, and Commissioners Clayton Lopez, Sam Kaufman and Billy Wardlow.

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