Events

Be Beautiful Be Yourself
Fashion Show – Denver, CO

Register now for the 2012 Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show on October 13, 2012!

Join us for the annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show. The fashion show is largest fundraiser for Down syndrome in the nation and attracts over 1200 guests each year. It has raised more than $3,000,000 for Down syndrome research, medical care, advocacy and education. Equally important, it has raised major awareness regarding the shocking disparity of funding for people with Down syndrome, while successfully emphasizing their abilities. Read more about this inspiring event.

Be Beautiful Be Yourself Gala – Washington, D.C.

On November 16, 2011, The Global Down Syndrome Foundation held its inaugural Be Beautiful, Be Yourself Gala in Washington, D.C. Gladys Knight, the Empress of Soul, performed live at the gala at the J.W. Marriott. Washington’s most powerful and influential leaders and professional athletes gathered to support Down syndrome research and advocacy at the Linda Crnic Institute. Read more about this event, and learn more about the Gala Kick-Off in D.C. on July 19!

Be Beautiful Be Yourself Hollywood Ball

The first annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Hollywood Ball for Colorado’s adults with Down syndrome was held on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the former Landmark Theater, now Red Rocks Community Church‘s Littleton Campus. The glamorous night of dinner, dancing and awards was well attended by more than 80 people, including 65 people who happen to have Down syndrome. Read more about this special event!

World Down Syndrome Day

The idea of a World Down Syndrome Day began when Dr. Balbir Singh in Singapore publically called for a day in which people with Down syndrome would be celebrated and advocated. Soon thereafter, Stylianos E. Antonarakis, a renowned scientist and Down syndrome researcher, formally proposed March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day to Down Syndrome International. Read more about this event in Denver and at the United Nations in New York City.

It’s Time – Civil Rights Reception and
Award Ceremony

In September of 2010, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation hosted the first “It’s Time — Civil Rights Reception and Award Ceremony” celebrating the achievements of The Honorable Patrick Kennedy for his leadership on the Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus in Washington, D.C. Read more about this event.

Denver Botanic Gardens Growing Seeds of Change Day

On August 3, 2008, the Down Syndrome Educational Fund (in conjunction with Denver Options) celebrated diversity in the community and especially people with Down syndrome through the “Growing Seeds of Change” family fun day at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Read more about and see photos from the event.