FUNDS RAISED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION SUPPORT A VARIETY OF INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE GREENWOOD GENETIC CENTER'S MISSION, INCLUDING: -SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN NEED WITH VITAL CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES -INVESTING IN RESEARCH DISCOVERIES IN AUTISM, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AND BIRTH DEFECTS -FUNDING STEM EDUCATION OUTREACH TO INSPIRE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS -PURCHASING EQUIPMENT THAT MAY NOT BE OTHERWISE AVAILABLE -FUNDING SPECIAL PROJECTS SUCH AS TELEGENETICS TO IMPROVE PATIENT ACCESS TO SERVICES -SECURING GGC TO SERVE FAMILIES FOR GENERATIONS TO COME