Global Honors Colin Farrell for Advocacy
We are thrilled to present Global’s 2018 Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award to iconic, award-winning Irish actor and activist father to a son who is differently-abled.
The Global Down Syndrome Foundation is part of a network of affiliate organizations that work closely together on a daily basis to significantly improve the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education and Advocacy.
A Champion for Down Syndrome Honored
Global’s Pres/CEO receives Disability Leadership Award at ARC Thrift’s 50th anniversary gala & shares the moment with her daughter.
Global Makes National News
Academy Award & Grammy-winning actor Jamie Foxx & Global Ambassador DeOndra Dixon move audiences on TODAY and Dateline NBC.
Learn the Science!
Crnic Institute exec director explains how genetic mutations in DS cause cognitive challenges, protection from some cancers & higher risk of pneumonia & Alzheimer’s.
Meet our Quincy Jones Award Winner
Zack Gottsagen, Global’s 2018 Quincy Jones Awardee, shines with Shia LaBeouf & Dakota Johnson in the new film “The Peanut Butter Falcon.”
DID YOU KNOW?
The average life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has more than doubled since the 1980s, and is approximately 60 years today. Please help us continue to increase lifespan and improve quality of life!
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