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.
Global’s Q Award Winner and his costars Shia LaBeouf and Dakota Johnson will hit movie theaters soon in their new film, The Peanut Butter Falcon. Learn about the how Zack inspired the writers to make the film and more here!
The accomplished actor tells Hallmark Channel how Global’s research & medical care changes the lives of people with Down syndrome, including his son Max.
Find out what families need to know about the connection between lung infection and cognition from Down syndrome expert Dr. Michael Yeager.
Crnic Institute Supergroup scientists receive $2.9M to study beta-amyloid, a protein that causes Alzheimer’s disease, common in people with Down syndrome.
Global’s Employment Grants provide up to $2,000 to Down syndrome organizations to help hire and maintain employees with Down syndrome. Apply now!
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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