BETHESDA, MD – March 6, 2026 | The ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine will bring one of its most beloved traditions to Baltimore during the 2026 ACMG ( American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics ) Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting. The ACMG Foundation is a leading national genetics foundation that supports education, research, and initiatives that translate advances in genomics into better health for individuals and families.
On Friday, March 13 from 10:00–11:00 AM ET at the Baltimore Convention Center , the ACMG Foundation will join genetics professionals from around the world to present customized adaptive bicycles to children receiving care at Kennedy Krieger Institute . These specialized bikes are designed to improve mobility, independence, and participation in everyday activities, offering life-changing opportunities for children with genetic or medically complex conditions.
The annual ACMG Foundation Day of Caring is made possible through a generous grant from Revvity .
Kennedy Krieger Institute, based in the Baltimore-Washington region, is internationally recognized for its work improving the lives of children, adolescents, and adults with neurological, rehabilitative, or developmental needs.
“At Kennedy Krieger, we strive to give our patients hope and moments of joy as they and their families cope with difficult medical journeys,” said Bradley L. Schlaggar, MD, PhD, the Institute’s President and CEO. “Enabling children with neurogenetic conditions to enjoy a beloved childhood experience, riding a bike, in a way that meets their individual needs, makes an enormous impact. On our patients’ behalf, we are truly grateful to ACMG and Revvity for this program.”
For more than 15 years, the ACMG Foundation’s Day of Caring has united the global genetics community with local partners like Kennedy Krieger to create lasting change for children and families. These partnerships ensure the Foundation’s mission remains global in vision but local in impact, touching lives in meaningful, tangible ways.
“For children with genetic conditions, an adaptive bicycle represents far more than recreation; it offers independence, confidence, and connection,” said Nancy J. Mendelsohn, MD, FACMG, President of the ACMG Foundation. “Through this impactful program, the ACMG Foundation advances its mission to support families and the field of genetics by transforming compassion into action - one child, one bike, and one smile at a time.”
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About the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) and ACMG Foundation
Founded in 1991, the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) is a prominent authority in the field of medical genetics and genomics and the only nationally recognized medical professional organization solely dedicated to improving health through the practice of medical genetics and genomics. The only medical specialty society in the US that represents the full spectrum of medical genetics disciplines in a single organization, the ACMG provides education, resources and a voice for more than 2,500 clinical and laboratory practice of medical genetics as well as through advocacy, education and clinical research, and to guide the safe and effective integration of genetics and genomics into all of medicine and healthcare, resulting in improved personal and public health.
Genetics in Medicine and Genetics in Medicine Open , a gold open access journal, are the official ACMG journals. ACMG’s website, acmg.net , offers resources including policy statements, practice guidelines, and educational programs.
The ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine works to advance ACMG educational and public health programs through philanthropic gifts from corporations, foundations, and individuals.