The Idaho Turner Syndrome Foundation will host a free, public event celebrating its members and the state’s proclamation that February is Turner Syndrome Awareness Month.
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The event is Saturday, Feb 10th, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Idaho State Museum.
( Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
Idaho has once again declared February as “Turner Syndrome Awareness Month”.
I’m your neighborhood reporter Allie Triepke here outside the Idaho State Museum where those affected by the rare genetic condition —and those looking to learn more— will gather on Saturday to celebrate and support each other.
“How’s my daughter going to turn out? Is she going to be okay? Will she have a good quality of life? And we’re here to say ‘Yes’.” says Jacquelyn Wooldridge, VP of Communications for the Idaho Turner Syndrome Foundation.
Turner Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects 1 in every 2000 women born in the US.
“I think the main thing I would want people to know is you can have a full life,” says Mandy Thueson, the support group president.