Welcome to The Texas Chargers
Our Mission:
Texas Chargers, Inc. encourages, educates, and enriches individuals and families living with CHARGE Syndrome.
What is CHARGE Syndrome?
"CHARGE syndrome is a recognizable (genetic) pattern of birth defects which occurs in about one in every 9-10,000 births worldwide. It is an extremely complex syndrome, involving extensive medical and physical difficulties that differ from child to child. The vast majority of the time, there is no history of CHARGE syndrome or any other similar conditions in the family. Babies with CHARGE syndrome are often born with life-threatening birth defects, including complex heart defects and breathing problems. They spend many months in the hospital and undergo many surgeries and other treatments. Swallowing and breathing problems make life difficult even when they come home. Most have hearing loss, vision loss, and balance problems which delay their development and communication. All are likely to require medical and educational intervention for many years." (National Charge Syndrome Foundation website 2012)
The sign for Charge Syndrome in
American Sign Language