Strengthening Connections, Inc. is a non-profit organization that operates entirely on the generosity of people of people like you.  We are not corporate or government supported or sponsored, and therefore, we must call upon those who support our mission to also aid our mission.  Together, we can reach more people and save more lives.

Strengthening Connections, Inc. operates solely on volunteers and donations.  Your cash donations are used solely to fulfill our mission of providing support, research, resources and education to patients and medical professionals throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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Cash donations are the most helpful. Below is a list of items that we currently need.  To make a donation, please contact us using the form below, and we will get in touch with you as soon as time allows.  Thank you.

  • Our biggest need is printing! If you or someone you know is able to get printing donated to us, please contact Emily at [email protected]
  • Printer ink - HP 201
  • Postage
  • Brochure printing
  • Check back soon...

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    Strengthening Connections, Inc. is a non-profit organization that operates entirely on the generosity of people of people like you.  We are not corporate or government supported or sponsored, and therefore, we must call upon those who support our mission to also aid our mission.  Together, we can reach more people and save more lives.

    Strengthening Connections, Inc. operates solely on volunteers and donations.  Your cash donations are used solely to fulfill our mission of providing support, research, resources and education to patients and medical professionals throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

    Sign up to receive email updates here!

    Items Needed

    Cash donations are the most helpful. Below is a list of items that we currently need.  To make a donation, please contact us using the form below, and we will get in touch with you as soon as time allows.  Thank you.

    • Our biggest need is printing! If you or someone you know is able to get printing donated to us, please contact Emily at [email protected]
    • Printer ink – HP 201
    • Postage
    • Brochure printing
    • Check back soon…

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      Our Volunteers

      Johanna Young

      Madison Area Support Group Leader & Event Planner

      Reach Johanna at [email protected]

      ILLINOIS

      Rachel E. Framarin, B.A.W.I.E

      President & Founder at EDS Illinois

      President and Founder of EDS Illinois, Rachel is passionate about helping patients and medical professionals affected by Ehlers Danlos syndromes (EDS) and related disorders in Illinois. She is excited to utilize her extensive non-profit...

      Christine Feldschneider

      Autism and EDS Resource Consultant, Family Support

      Myra Burkhardt

      La Crosse Area Support

      Myra Burkhardt is the founder and CEO of Burkhardt Physical Therapy Center, LLC. She is excited to learn new treatment strategies that help patients who do not respond to standard physical therapy protocols.

      Joc Polczynski

      Musician and Ambassador

      Contact Joc at [email protected]

      Jennifer Erdman

      Northeastern Wisconsin Support

      Denise Gunby

      Milwaukee Area Support Group Leader

      Contact Denise at [email protected]

      April T. Torres, RN

      April T. Torres, RN

      President at EDS Louisiana, Inc.

      President and Founder of EDS Louisiana, April is very passionate about helping persons affected by Hypermobile EDS, Dysautonomia, POTS and MCAS. She wants to do everything she can to help others feel supported. She...

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      What people are saying about us…

      • EDS Wisconsin is very helpful-excellent resources, knowledgeable leaders, assistance finding EDS aware providers, excellent support groups and much more. Finding peer support is enormously beneficial. Knowing that others understand your circumstances and support you is invaluable. It is an honor to know the members and leaders of this organization. ???

        Stacey Slottey
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      • Great resource for people with EDS in the Wisconsin area!

        Crystal Lindell
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      • This is so great! I really appreciate all the time you put into helping me be my best leader and a better person for myself and a support for others. People look to me for that now and it’s such a wonderful and awesome responsibility. I understand the gravity of it and take it seriously, even through my goofy sense of humor.

        Michelle Stevens
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      • Tammy Kosbab is a dedicated individual who has seeded and grown this organization at an incredible rate in it’s first year and continues to keep the pace. The amount of information, resources, people and live interaction to support and educate those affected with or by EDS and related illnesses and syndromes is extraordinary. Her ability to network and build this first rate educational non-profit is admirable. EDS Wisconsin, Inc. is bound to be a world class organization.

        Deb Klecker, .

      • Any question our family has had, has always been answered. This is a judge free zone full of people who want to help one another.

        Kathy Vandersteen, .

      • Excellent resource for support and information about EDS.

        Lynn Burgess, .

      • Thank you all for your kindness, thoughtfulness, and time you put into helping me get a computer. I’m so incredibly grateful! The surprise Tammy, Brandy, and Tyler pulled off was one of the most amazing experiences. This literally opens up my world. I now have the opportunity to do things I could never do before and had only dreamt about.

        This community has become family and I’m honored to know all of you and be a part of your family. I’m humbled to be a part of team EDS Wisconsin. This is so big, and I can see how it helps others in the present and over time. The work we are doing through volunteering improves the quality of life by directly impacting people in ways I’ve never seen other organizations or support groups do before. Thank you. Thank you Thank you.

        Michelle Stevens.

      • incredible community and leader

        Joc Polczynski.

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