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Upcoming and past SMS Activities that take place either in-person or online.

Transitions Community Chat (online)

September 12, 2022 by Leeann Stevenson

Wednesday 14th September at 11 am and 7 pm Do you have a child starting primary school, or perhaps an adult about to leave school? Transitions are a scary place for parents and carers of people with special educational needs. We want to understand what the challenges are so we can support SMS families better. …

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Celebrating International SMS Awareness Day

November 10, 2021 by Leeann Stevenson

Please see below a selection of events and activities taking place over the next week in celebration of the International Smith-Magenis Syndrome Awareness Day on Wednesday 17th November!!  We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported The SMS Foundation UK over the past year, please see our video message …

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Teddy Bears’ Picnic – schedule for the weekend

April 21, 2021 by Leeann Stevenson

You are invited to join us for our Virtual Teddy Bears’ Picnic. We have lots of activities over the weekend where you can join us online. All links to zoom meetings will be shared on our Facebook and Twitter pages, and published (in this post) on our website ahead of the event. The links will …

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300 picnic boxes make their way to UK SMS members

April 19, 2021 by Leeann Stevenson

300 picnic boxes are gradually making their way to all the people with Smith-Magenis syndrome on our UK membership list. The aim of the picnic boxes is to encourage as many people within our SMS community to join in our virtual event ‘Teddy Bears’ Picnic’ which will be taking place over the weekend of 1st …

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Easter Card and Invitations sent to UK SMS Members

April 14, 2021 by Leeann Stevenson

In the lead-up to our next virtual event, the ‘Teddy Bears’ Picnic’ on the 1st and 2nd May, the SMS Foundation has recently sent out approximately 300 Easter cards to every person on our UK membership with Smith-Magenis syndrome. Also included with the Easter cards was a written personal invitation for the virtual picnic event. …

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This week’s community Zoom drop-in chat with Jayne Dainty of SOS Care Services

January 11, 2021 by Leeann Stevenson

This week’s community Zoom drop-in chat is with Jayne Dainty of SOS Care Services. Jayne will be sharing her insights into meeting the needs of those with SMS from a care provider’s perspective? Drop-in for Tea at Two (2 pm) and/or Whine with Wine at Nine (9 pm) on Thursday 14 January 2021. Jayne and …

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SMS Foundation 2018 AGM and Members Event

February 8, 2018 by Leeann Stevenson

Saturday 5th May 2018 Conkers – Award winning attraction at the heart of the National Forest We are delighted to announce that we will be holding our AGM at Conkers in Derbyshire on Saturday 5th May. Entry to the attraction Conkers is from 10am – 4pm and will be free of charge to adult members …

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Jeans for Genes Day

A huge “Thank You” to our Jeans for Genes fundraisers

September 29, 2017 by Leeann Stevenson

We would like to say a huge “Thank You” to all those that helped to support last weeks Jeans for Genes Day and the Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation. The day was a huge success as schools and workplaces pulled on their jeans to raise awareness and funds for people with genetic disorders. Some of the schools …

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Cerebra Sleep Conference – Tackling Sleep Disturbances in Children with a Learning Disability

June 2, 2017 by Leeann Stevenson

Our one day conference on sleep in children with brain conditions will disseminate the findings of recent sleep research and and consider the implications for parents, carers and professionals. The conference will launch new information resources that the our Sleep Team, together with the Cerebra Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders – University of Birmingham, have developed …

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Dates for SMS Conference 2017 Announced

June 2, 2017 by Leeann Stevenson

Following the success of our last conference in 2015, we shall once again be returning to the St Johns Hotel in Solihull, from Fri 29th Apr – Mon 1st May 2017. The format will remain the same, with the main conference days as Saturday and Sunday. There will be entertainment on both Saturday and Sunday …

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