Honoring Champions for Down Syndrome
Global announces its second Q award winner, Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL). Global will honor Bustos and Blunt at the annual AcceptAbility Gala on May 22. More details coming soon!
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.
Help Global Reach A $5K Match for WDSD!
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), any gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar, benefiting Global’s research and medical care.
The Link Between Down Syndrome & Cancer
Experts explain why people with Down syndrome are more susceptible to certain blood cancers yet highly protected from solid tumors such as breast cancer.
Human Rights Hero Goes Viral Again!
Global Ambassador Frank Stephens is interviewed on Fox & Friends after Ashton Kutcher shares Frank’s testimony at the 1st Congressional hearing on Down syndrome research.
Exclusive Keynote Presentation at United Nations
Get details from Global President & CEO Michelle Sie Whitten’s speech on Down syndrome advocacy at the UN for the Holy See Mission.
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People with Down syndrome have a different disease spectrum. They are highly predisposed to certain diseases like Alzheimer’s and highly protected from others, like solid tumor cancers. A donation to Global will support medical care that can increase lifespan and improve quality of life.
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