Team Molly Bear is a group of regular people who participate in triathlons and road races of varying lengths, to raise awareness of Trisomy 18 and funds for families impacted by the condition, in memory of Molly Brown.
 
The Molly Bear Foundation provides supplemental financial assistance to families raising children with Trisomy 18, and the organizations that support them.  Trisomy 18, sometimes called Edwards Syndrome, is a genetic condition caused by a chromosomal defect where there are three occurences of the 18th chromosome, rather than the normal two.  It occurs in about one in every 3000 live births.  Each case is different, and there are varying degrees of developmental issues and medical complications associated with Trisomy 18, but many of these issues are potentially life-threatening in the early stages of development.  While many children born with Trisomy 18 will not survive these early challenges, more and more babies are beating the odds, living longer lives, and bringing joy to their families.  The Molly Bear Foundation was created to support these families as they travel this challenging road.
 

To join Team Molly Bear and help support families impacted by Trisomy 18, please click here.  Visit the Molly Bear Foundation to learn more.