SYNGAP1 Stories
Co-hosted by Ashley Frye and Rainy Schlosser
Stacey Miller, 2024 SYNGAP1 Conference Director, chats with new co-host Rainy Schlosser about the conference and Stacey’s son, Jack.
Show Notes
Stacey Miller, SRF's 2024 SYNGAP1 Conference Director and SRF's State Ambassador (Idaho), talks all things Conference, connecting with the SRF community, her son Jack's diagnosis, seizures, behavioral issues, and how her family's SYNGAP1 life impacts Jack's older sibling, Ava.
All episodes are available at Syngap.Fund/Stories.
Jack's Warrior Story
Connect with Stacey
[email protected]
Stacey's SRF bio
Connect with Rainy:
[email protected]
Rainy's SRF Bio
Instagram - @Hope4theCure
YouTube - @Hope4theCure
Facebook - Hope SelahMay
SYNGAP1 Stories Episode 028
SRF & SYNGAP1 Info:
What is SYNGAP1?
Syngap Research Fund - https://curesyngap1.org/
SYNGAP1 Resources for Newly Diagnosed Families
Donate to SRF
Get Involved with SRF
SRF's State Ambassador Program
Wednesday Warriors
Supporting SYNGAP1 Siblings
SYNGAP1 & Epilepsy
Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis Matters
How to Get Free Genetic Testing
Special Needs Trusts
Details for SYNGAP1 Conference 2024
Addressing the Symptoms of SYNGAP1
Connect with SRF (@curesyngap1):
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
TikTok
YouTube
SYNGAP10 Weekly Video Podcast w/ Mike
SynGAP Research Fund Apple Podcast Channel
Family Zoom Meeting (Weekly on Wednesdays, 8PM ET):
Syngap.Fund/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417
Comments: [email protected]
Music: In the Forest... by Lesfm from Pixabay
Episode 029 SYNGAP1 Stories, November 19, 2024
#SYNGAP1StoriesJack #Syngap #SYNGAP1 #CureSYNGAP1 #SYNGAP1Stories #SYNGAP1StoriesEp29 #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #Autism #AutismAwareness #IntellectualDisability #ID #Anxiety #Behavior #RareDisease #RareDiseaseResearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #Advocacy #PatientAdvocacy #Neurology #GeneticTesting #Family #Water #Music #SyngapConf #SYNGAP1Siblings #Caregiver #Elopement #Behavior #Communication
November 19, 2024
Rainy Schlosser, SYNGAP1 Mom to Hope, discusses her 4-year-old daughter’s journey in life and across the US for 3 studies!
Show Notes
Rainy Schlosser is in the middle of a 7,500 mile drive-a-thon to participate in 3 studies to help find a cure for SYNGAP1. She talks with Ashley about the studies, her daughter Hope's incredibly difficult medical journey, what makes Hope happiest, an EEG with Curious George, and the wonderful connections they are making along the way! This is a fundraiser, so please check out Syngap.Fund/Hope4theCure!
All episodes are available at Syngap.Fund/Stories.
Hope's Warrior Story
My SYNGAP1 Drive-a-thon, Hope4theCure
Connect with Rainy & Hope:
Instagram - @Hope4theCure
YouTube - @Hope4theCure
Facebook - Hope SelahMay
Other Links
Cannonball for the Cure
Connect with Ashley:
[email protected]
Ashley's SRF Bio
LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram
Nathan’s Warrior Story
SYNGAP1 Stories Episode 001 - Ashley Frye
SRF & SYNGAP1 Info:
What is SYNGAP1?
Syngap Research Fund - https://curesyngap1.org/
SYNGAP1 Resources for Newly Diagnosed Families
Wednesday Warriors
Supporting SYNGAP1 Siblings
Donate - https://Syngap.Fund/Donate
SYNGAP1 & Epilepsy
Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis Matters
How to Get Free Genetic Testing
Special Needs Trusts
SYNGAP1 Family Day 2023 – A Beacon of Hope! (blog with videos)
Pre-register for SYNGAP1 Conference 2024
Connect with SRF (@curesyngap1):
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
TikTok
YouTube
SYNGAP10 Weekly Video Podcast w/ Mike
SynGAP Research Fund Apple Podcast Channel
Family Zoom Meeting (Weekly on Wednesdays, 8PM ET):
Syngap.Fund/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417
Sibling Zoom Meeting (Monthly on 1st Thursday, 8PM ET):
Syngap.Fund/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417
Comments: [email protected]
Music: In the Forest... by Lesfm from Pixabay
Episode 028 SYNGAP1 Stories, April 11, 2024
#SYNGAP1StoriesHope #Syngap #SYNGAP1 #SYNGAP1Stories #SYNGAP1StoriesEp28 #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #Autism #AutismAwareness #IntellectualDisability #ID #Anxiety #Behavior #RareDisease #RareDiseaseResearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #Advocacy #PatientAdvocacy #Neurology #GeneticTesting #Family #Water #Music #SyngapConf #SYNGAP1Siblings #Caregiver #Elopement #Behavior #Communication #Hope4theCure #Driveathon
April 11, 2024
Jackie Kancir, SYNGAP1 Mom and Advocacy Leader for SRF talks about daughter Jadyne and shares advice for all rare disease parents.
Show Notes
In this special episode, guest host Jessica Johnson talks with Jackie Kancir. The two SYNGAP1 Moms discuss education systems, on the farm with Jadyne (Jackie's daughter), make-up, behavioral issues, Jadyne's optimism, and advocating for your children! This episode will educate everyone in the rare disease world. Behavior is communication - listen for details!
See all episodes at Syngap.Fund/Stories.
Jadyne's Warrior Story
Connect with Jackie:
[email protected]
Jackie's SRF bio
LinkedIn
Other Links
SRF SYNGAP1 Resources for Education & Advocacy
SYNGAP1: Background, Development, and the Impact on Children
Information on ABA - Applied Behavior Analysis - Link 1; Link 2
Severe Behaviors and Advocacy, SRF Webinar #53 by Jackie
Exploring Advocacy: Finding and Refining Your Voice - webinar hosted by Jackie
Jackie has misc. links news, media, etc. here
Connect with Ashley:
[email protected]
Ashley's SRF Bio
LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram
Nathan’s Warrior Story
SYNGAP1 Stories Episode 001 - Ashley Frye
Connect with Jessica:
[email protected]
Kai's Warrior Story
SRF & SYNGAP1 Info:
What is SYNGAP1?
Syngap Research Fund - https://curesyngap1.org/
SYNGAP1 Resources for Newly Diagnosed Families
Wednesday Warriors
Supporting SYNGAP1 Siblings
Donate - https://Syngap.Fund/Donate
SYNGAP1 & Epilepsy
Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis Matters
How to Get Free Genetic Testing
Special Needs Trusts
SYNGAP1 Family Day 2023 – A Beacon of Hope! (blog with videos)
Pre-register for SYNGAP1 Conference 2024
Connect with SRF (@curesyngap1):
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
TikTok
SYNGAP10 Weekly Video Podcast w/ Mike
SynGAP Research Fund Apple Podcast Channel
Family Zoom Meeting (Weekly on Wednesdays, 8PM ET):
Syngap.Fund/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417
Sibling Zoom Meeting (Monthly on 1st Thursday, 8PM ET):
Syngap.Fund/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417
Comments: [email protected]
Music: In the Forest... by Lesfm from Pixabay
Episode 027 SYNGAP1 Stories, March 3, 2024
#SYNGAP1StoriesJadyne #Syngap #SYNGAP1 #SYNGAP1Stories #SYNGAP1StoriesEp27 #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #Autism #AutismAwareness #IntellectualDisability #ID #Anxiety #Behavior #RareDisease #RareDiseaseResearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #Advocacy #PatientAdvocacy #Neurology #GeneticTesting #Family #Water #Music #SyngapConf #SYNGAP1Siblings #Caregiver #Elopement #BehaviorIsCommunication
March 3, 2024
Paulina Polanco, SRF volunteer and sibling to twin sisters with SYNGAP1 shares her very personal story of loss of what could have been, love, and hope.
Show Notes
The most moving episode yet! Paulina Polanco is caregiver to her twin sisters Libertad (Libby) and Esperanza (Espy). She delivered a raw, personal address at the 2023 SYNGAP1 Conference hosted by SRF. This episode not only includes that speech, but Ashley talks candidly to Paulina to expand upon her life with twin Syngapians. See all episodes at Syngap.Fund/Stories.
Warrior Story for Libby & Espy
Connect with Paulina:
Instagram
Facebook
Blog Posts Written by Paulina:
SRF – Our Voice is Getting Louder for SYNGAP1!
SYNGAP1 Family Day 2023 – A Beacon of Hope!
Other Links:
SRF Siblings Page
Fondo de Investigación Syngap
Recursos en español
Café Syngap1 Podcast
Connect with Ashley:
[email protected]
SRF Bio
LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram
Nathan’s Warrior Story
SYNGAP1 Stories Episode 001 - Ashley Frye
SRF & SYNGAP1 Info:
What is SYNGAP1?
Syngap Research Fund - https://curesyngap1.org/
SYNGAP1 Resources for Newly Diagnosed Families
Supporting SYNGAP1 Siblings
Donate - https://Syngap.Fund/Donate
SYNGAP1 & Epilepsy
Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis Matters
How to Get Free Genetic Testing
Special Needs Trusts
Pre-register for SYNGAP1 Conference 2024
Connect with SRF (@curesyngap1):
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
TikTok
SYNGAP10 Weekly Video Podcast w/ Mike
SynGAP Research Fund Apple Podcast Channel
Family Zoom Meeting (Weekly on Wednesdays, 8PM ET):
Syngap.Fund/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417
Sibling Zoom Meeting (Monthly on 1st Thursday, 8PM ET):
Syngap.Fund/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417
Comments: [email protected]
Music: In the Forest... by Lesfm from Pixabay
Episode 026 SYNGAP1 Stories, February 13, 2024
#SYNGAP1StoriesLibby #SYNGAP1StoriesEspy #Syngap #SYNGAP1 #SYNGAP1Stories #SYNGAP1StoriesEp26 #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #Autism #AutismAwareness #IntellectualDisability #ID #Anxiety #Behavior #RareDisease #RareDiseaseResearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #Advocacy #PatientAdvocacy #Neurology #GeneticTesting #Family #Water #Music #SyngapConf #SYNGAP1Siblings #Caregiver #WinnieThePooh
February 13, 2024
Jessica Johnson, SRF Volunteer and SYNGAP1 Mom shares her positive outlook on raising her son Kai.
Show Notes
Living with SYNGAP1 can be challenging, but approaching it with a positive outlook is important. Listen to Jessica Johnson chat with Ashley to talk about her son Kai, who has SYNGAP1. They discuss iPads, music & guitars, finding your community, and more. See all episodes at Syngap.Fund/Stories.
Kai's Warrior Story
Connect with Jess:
Instagram
Instagram (Kai's account)
Connect with Ashley:
[email protected]
SRF Bio
LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram
Nathan’s Warrior Story
SYNGAP1 Stories Episode 001 - Ashley Frye
SRF & SYNGAP1 Info:
What is SYNGAP1?
Syngap Research Fund - https://curesyngap1.org/
SYNGAP1 Resources for Newly Diagnosed Families
Supporting SYNGAP1 Siblings
Donate - https://Syngap.Fund/Donate
SYNGAP1 & Epilepsy
Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis Matters
How to Get Free Genetic Testing
Special Needs Trusts
Pre-register for SYNGAP1 Conference 2024
Connect with SRF (@curesyngap1):
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
TikTok
SYNGAP10 Weekly Video Podcast w/ Mike
SynGAP Research Fund Apple Podcast Channel
Family Zoom Meeting (Weekly on Wednesdays, 8PM ET):
Syngap.Fund/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417
Sibling Zoom Meeting (Monthly on 1st Thursday, 8PM ET):
Syngap.Fund/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417
Comments: [email protected]
Music: In the Forest... by Lesfm from Pixabay
Episode 025 SYNGAP1 Stories, January 30, 2024
#SYNGAP1StoriesKai #Syngap #SYNGAP1 #SYNGAP1Stories #SYNGAP1StoriesEp25 #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #Autism #AutismAwareness #IntellectualDisability #ID #Anxiety #Behavior #RareDisease #RareDiseaseResearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #Advocacy #PatientAdvocacy #Neurology #GeneticTesting #Therapy #Family #Water #Music #Guitars #SyngapConf #Advice #RareAdvice #SYNGAP1Siblings #Positivity
January 30, 2024
Hilary Volz, SYNGAP1 Mom to Brycen, talks about Disney movies, genetic testing, behaviors, & more!
Show Notes:
We open 2024 where we left off in 2023 - great advice! Hilary Volz joins Ashley to talk about her son Brycen, who has SYNGAP1. They discuss Brycen's favorite (and not so favorite) Disney movies, genetic testing, severe behaviors, his super sibling Kallen, and more. See all episodes at Syngap.Fund/Stories.
Brycen's Warrior Story
Connect with Hillary:
Facebook
Instagram
Other Episode Links:
Fragile X
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Intensive Feeding Clinic
Connect with Ashley:
[email protected]
SRF Bio
LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram
Nathan’s Warrior Story
SYNGAP1 Stories Episode 001 - Ashley Frye
SRF & SYNGAP1 Info:
What is SYNGAP1?
Syngap Research Fund - https://curesyngap1.org/
SYNGAP1 Resources for Newly Diagnosed Families
Supporting SYNGAP1 Siblings
Donate - https://Syngap.Fund/Donate
SYNGAP1 & Epilepsy
Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis Matters
How to Get Free Genetic Testing
Special Needs Trusts
Pre-register for SYNGAP1 Conference 2024
Connect with SRF (@curesyngap1):
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
TikTok
SYNGAP10 Weekly Video Podcast w/ Mike
SynGAP Research Fund Apple Podcast Channel
Family Zoom Meeting (Weekly on Wednesdays, 8PM ET):
Syngap.Fund/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417
Sibling Zoom Meeting (Monthly on 1st Thursday, 8PM ET):
Syngap.Fund/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417
Comments: [email protected]
Music: In the Forest... by Lesfm from Pixabay
Episode 024 SYNGAP1 Stories, January 9, 2023
#SYNGAP1StoriesBrycen #Syngap #SYNGAP1 #SYNGAP1Stories #SYNGAP1StoriesEp24 #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #Autism #AutismAwareness #IntellectualDisability #ID #Anxiety #Behavior #RareDisease #RareDiseaseResearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #Advocacy #PatientAdvocacy #Neurology #GeneticTesting #Therapy #Family #Water #SyngapConf #Advice #RareAdvice #DisneyMovies #FragileX #SYNGAP1Siblings #ABATherapy
January 9, 2024
Special Episode – On Giving Tuesday, we present the best advice from SYNGAP1 Stories guests from the past year!
Show Notes:
This is the Best Episode of 2023! Every SYNGAP1 parent had a story to tell Ashley and advice for others. This compilation has it all! Good advice is good at any time, no matter how many times you hear it, and this episode has a lot of advice that relates to all in the Rare Disease Community. We hope you enjoy, and if you’ve missed any episodes, you can see them all at Syngap.Fund/Stories.
Please help us on Giving Tuesday so that we can continue our effort to find a cure for all who are living with SYNGAP1 - donate at https://Syngap.Fund/GT23
Follow Ashley Frye:
[email protected]
SRF Bio
LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram
Nathan’s Warrior Story
SYNGAP1 Stories Episode 001 - Ashley Frye
SRF & SYNGAP1 Info:
What is SYNGAP1?
Syngap Research Fund - https://syngapresearchfund.org
Donate - https://Syngap.Fund/Donate
SYNGAP1 & Epilepsy
Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis Matters
How to Get Free Genetic Testing
Special Needs Trusts
Connect with SRF (@curesyngap1):
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
TikTok
SYNGAP10 Weekly Video Podcast w/ Mike
SynGAP Research Fund Apple Podcast Channel
Wednesday SRF Family Zoom Meeting:
Syngap.Fund/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417
Comments: [email protected]
Music: In the Forest... by Lesfm from Pixabay
Episode 023 SYNGAP1 Stories, November 28, 2023
#SYNGAP1StoriesAshley #Syngap #SYNGAP1 #SYNGAP1Stories #SYNGAP1StoriesEp23 #Nathan #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #Autism #AutismAwareness #IntellectualDisability #ID #Anxiety #Behavior #RareDisease #RareDiseaseResearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #Advocacy #PatientAdvocacy #Neurology #GeneticTesting #Therapy #Family #Water #SyngapConf #Advice #RareAdvice #SRFGivingTuesday #GivingTuesday
November 28, 2023
Special Episode – The Best of Ashley! Clips from the past year’s episodes featuring Ashley’s story, her advice, and always, her compassion!
Show Notes:
It’s been almost a year of SYNGAP1 Stories with Ashley Frye, and while Ashley buttons up plans for the upcoming SYNGAP1 Conference 2023, hosted by SRF, we have a special episode for you. While Ashley focuses on each episode’s guest and their stories, she also shares anecdotes, opinions, and advice of her own, and we share snippets from the first 21 episodes here. We hope you enjoy, and if you’ve missed any episodes, you can see them all at Syngap.Fund/Stories.
And…remember to send Ashley a belated Happy Birthday message: [email protected]
Follow Ashley Frye:
SRF Bio
LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram
Nathan’s Warrior Story
SYNGAP1 Stories Episode 001 - Ashley Frye
SRF & SYNGAP1 Info:
What is SYNGAP1?
Syngap Research Fund - https://syngapresearchfund.org
Donate - https://Syngap.Fund/Donate
SYNGAP1 & Epilepsy
Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis Matters
How to Get Free Genetic Testing
Special Needs Trusts
Connect with SRF (@curesyngap1):
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
TikTok
SYNGAP10 Weekly Video Podcast w/ Mike
SynGAP Research Fund Apple Podcast Channel
Wednesday SRF Family Zoom Meeting:
Syngap.Fund/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417
Comments: [email protected]
Music: In the Forest... by Lesfm from Pixabay
Episode 022 SYNGAP1 Stories, November 14, 2023
#SYNGAP1StoriesAshley #Syngap #SYNGAP1 #SYNGAP1Stories #SYNGAP1StoriesEp22 #Nathan #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #Autism #AutismAwareness #IntellectualDisability #ID #Anxiety #Behavior #RareDisease #RareDiseaseResearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #Advocacy #PatientAdvocacy #Neurology #GeneticTesting #Therapy #Family #Water #SyngapConf #HappyBirthday
November 14, 2023
SYNGAP1 Stories
SYNGAP1-Related Disorders is a rare disease that affects Ashley Frye's son Nathan and Rainy Schlosser's daughter Hope. Fewer than 1,500 patients have been diagnosed as of September, 2024. There is no treatment. There is no cure. In each episode of SYNGAP1 Stories, one of our hosts will chat with SYNGAP1 parents, volunteers, caregivers, researchers, and partners about their journey with SYNGAP1 in their lives. Their joys and successes, as well as heartaches, will be discussed in this heart-warming series as we support and advocate for the SYNGAP1 community.
Team
Ashley Frye
Ashley has an MBA and is the mother of two boys, Liam and Nathan. She lives in Oxford, MS, where she is using her professional experience to bring awareness and fundraising abilities to SRF.
Ashley's son Nathan has been developmentally delayed since he was six months old. In December of 2020 at age 3-1/2, he was diagnosed with SYNGAP1 after an EEG identified epileptic activity. Per Ashley, "I've been a staunch advocate for Nathan his entire life, knowing that something just wasn't right. Now that we have a diagnosis, I will be an even harder working advocate for him and all the other SYNGAP1 families until we have a clinical trial for therapeutic treatment."
Rainy Schlosser
Rainy is a single mom to Hope, 4 years old. Hope was diagnosed with SYNGAP1-Related Disorder (SYNGAP1) on November 27, 2023. She briefly lived in South Africa and Kentucky, but most of her life has been spent in Northern California. A Medical Assistant for many years, Rainy’s dream was always to be a mom. In her early twenties, however, she was told that having children was not possible. Hope was an unexpected surprise, to say the least.
The loneliness and devastation from Hope’s diagnosis is still there, but it is lessened by the love and support from the SYNGAP1 community. Rainy believes that participating in clinical trials, research studies, questionnaires, and raising awareness and funds is how we are going to find a cure. She plans to document her journey in order to pass information about the studies to other families. Having details may reduce the fear of the unknown and encourage more families to participate.
The loneliness and devastation from Hope’s diagnosis is still there, but it is lessened by the love and support from the SYNGAP1 community. Rainy believes that participating in clinical trials, research studies, questionnaires, and raising awareness and funds is how we are going to find a cure. She plans to document her journey in order to pass information about the studies to other families. Having details may reduce the fear of the unknown and encourage more families to participate.
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