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.
Life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has doubled since the 1980s. To keep up with this trend, Global is spearheading updated Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome. Learn more about medical pioneer, expert and leading author, George T. Capone, M.D.
Iconic actor Colin Farrell gives touching speech about his son at Global’s 10th Anniversary fundraiser where he received the Quincy Jones Advocacy Award.
Physical therapist and pioneering Down syndrome expert Patricia C. Winders reviews best practices for gross motor skills at critical stages of development.
Crnic Institute Supergroup scientists receive $2.9M to study beta-amyloid, a protein that causes Alzheimer’s disease, common in people with Down syndrome.
Zack Gottsagen, who has Down syndrome, proudly accepts his Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award, alongside his co-stars Shia LaBeouf and Dakota Johnson.
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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