Knoxville-area girl celebrates 1st birthday with Trisomy 18
By The BriefBrief
Aria Riley defied odds after a Trisomy 18 diagnosis in utero, inspiring changes in East TN healthcare.
WHO:Aria Riley and her family; East Tennessee healthcare advocates
WHAT:Celebration of Aria Riley’s first birthday after a rare Trisomy 18 diagnosis
WHEN:May 24, 2026 at 6:51 PM ET
WHERE:East Tennessee
WHY:Doctors suggested terminating the pregnancy after diagnosing Trisomy 18 in the womb; Aria’s survival and family advocacy are driving healthcare change.
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