Help me earn my way to the 2025 AXYS Community Conference

When I was pregnant with Oakley, we found out there was a possibility of him being born with Klinefelter syndrome. We opted to wait until birth to do more genetic testing. When he was born his cord blood was tested and came back with 48XXYY syndrome. I of course had never heard of it and the pediatrician was also looking up the disorder. I began much research myself on this disorder. Oakley began physical therapy at 4 months old, Occupational therapy at 7 months old, and speech shortly after. Oakley has been diagnosed with Autism. He has many digestive issues and currently trying to figure out his allergies and immune system. Oakley has therapy 3 days a week and has just been found eligible for an IEP. Oakley is now 2 years old and I know there are still many questions that I don't have answers too.

We would like to attend the 2025 AXYS Community Conference in Atlanta, GA from July 25-27.

This conference provides an opportunity for me to hear up to date information from medical professionals and leading researchers on X&Y chromosome variations as well as meeting others in the X&Y community from across the globe. This event will help us learn more about my son's genetic disorder, 48 XXYY syndrome. This disorder affects 1 in 18,000 - 1 in 40,000 males. Many doctors in our area do not know much about the disorder and this conference will help me better advocate for my son.

Once I reach my fundraising goal, AXYS will waive my registration fee and cover my hotel costs. All donations go directly to AXYS, which is a registered 501(c)(3) charity. Please support me by making a donation so I can attend this amazing event. Thank you!

Shannon Amos on behalf of Oakley