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In the world of volunteer organizations, the dedication and hard work of volunteers often go unnoticed. However, at DNAngels.org, we believe in celebrating and honoring the extraordinary efforts of our volunteers who tirelessly work towards fulfilling our mission of helping individuals discover their biological roots. For September 2023, we are proud to announce our Volunteer of the Month awards, recognizing two exceptional individuals whose contributions have been nothing short of …

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In the past, it was extraordinarily difficult for individuals who were unaware of the identity of one or both of their parents to uncover this information. Adopted individuals would need to access sealed court records. Those from single-parent households required the cooperation of the known parent. For individuals without either resource, discovery seemed impossible. Children conceived from donor gametes were often kept in the dark due to fears of rejection of their non-biological parents. …

Reclaiming Identity: Stories of Discovery in the DNA EraRead More

Heidi Billingsley Keuper This month’s first Volunteer of the Month is Heidi Billingsley Keuper!  Heidi has bee a volunteer with DNAngels for 2 years this September! She is currently a case manager, assistant HR person, and someone who always has a sympathetic ear. Since day one, our Heidi Boo has been impressing and charming people with her skills and her Southern “Je ne sais quoi”. Jennifer Scweibinz says, “Working with Heidi is always a positive experience! When cases were slow, …

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Who is that girl I seeStaring straight back at me?When will my reflection showWho I am inside?Christina Aguilera - Reflection Genetic mirroring refers to the ability to recognize physical similarities between oneself and family members due to shared DNA. This often anchors us to our cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Such similarities might be expressed as, “I have my father's eyes” or “I look just like Aunt Mary.” Experiencing a Non-Parental Event (NPE) can drastically reshape …

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By our very nature, most people want to be helpful. The inclination to be helpful stems from several sources. Human beings are social creatures, and from an evolutionary perspective, those who helped and cooperated stood a better chance of surviving when humanity was in its infancy.    There is a certain satisfaction in knowing that you’ve helped someone in need, people will often describe it as a warm fuzzy feeling you get from helping someone else, but it is really your brain …

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