2017 Press Releases

Press Contacts:

Anca Elena Call | acall@globaldownsyndrome.org | 720-320-3832

NEW STUDY REDEFINES DOWN SYNDROME AS IMMUNE SYSTEM DISORDER
Discovery by researchers at the Crnic Institute opens the door to treatments and potential discoveries across major diseases 
12/26/17

THE SALAH FOUNDATION PROVIDES LEAD GIFT TO GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION CAPITAL PROJECT
Generous $1 million grant will help establish a much-needed education center at Global’s new international HQ in Denver 
11/20/17

GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION RAISES RECORD $2.6 MILLION AT ITS 9TH ANNUAL BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF FASHION SHOW 
The sold-out star-studded event attracted over 1,300 attendees from 22 states and 10 countries
11/15/2017


GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION THANKS CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS FOR SCHEDULING HEARING ON THE IMPORTANCE OF DOWN SYNDROME RESEARCH AND ITS POTENTIAL DISCOVERIES ACROSS MAJOR DISEASES
This hearing will be the first Congressional hearing to explore how Down syndrome research can lead to new treatments for life-altering medical conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, autoimmune disorders, and cancer.
10/26/17

EVA LONGORIA, JAMIE FOXX, QUINCY JONES, MADELINE STUART AND AMANDA BOOTH JOIN FORCES WITH GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION AND ITS IMPRESSIVE FASHION SHOW CELEBRITY LINEUP
During Down Syndrome Awareness Month celebrities vow to raise awareness for life-changing research in support of the foundation’s annual fundraiser next month in Denver
10/24/17

GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW COLLABORATION FOR GROUNDBREAKING DOWN SYNDROME – ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE RESEARCH PROJECT
$2.5 million initial commitment to launch project
10/17/17

JOE MANGANIELLO, MARISA TOMEI, JOHN C. MCGINLEY, DENIS O’HARE AND ADDITIONAL SPECIAL GUESTS JOIN THE GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL FASHION SHOW
During Down Syndrome Awareness Month celebrities vow to raise awareness for life-changing research in support of the foundation’s fundraiser next month in Denver.
10/10/2017

GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION AWARDS OVER $475K IN EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
On July 20, 2017 the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (Global) awarded $75,250 to 9 organizations in 8 states through itsEducational Grants program, one of two unique membership grant programs offered by Global.
7/20/2017

LINDA CRNIC INSTITUTE FOR DOWN SYNDROME NAMES DR. JOAQUIN ESPINOSA AS INCOMING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 
Dr. Espinosa is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, the co-Leader of the Molecular Oncology program at the University of Colorado Cancer Center, and the founding Director of the Functional Genomics Facility at the University of Colorado.
7/12/2017

FOR THE FIRST TIME UGANDA CELEBRATES WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
Advocates from across Uganda will join the world in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. Events are taking place in Entebbe, Kampala and Kabale. Together we will help raise awareness about Down syndrome and how people with Down syndrome benefit our lives and communities.
3/21/17

GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION NEW MEMBERSHIP GRANTS HELP EMPLOY 32 PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Global Down Syndrome Foundation announced its second year Self-Advocate Employee Initiative Grant winners at the Down Syndrome Affiliate in Action (DSAIA) conference this weekend.
2/24/17

GLOBAL HONORED TO RECEIVE $100K FROM DANIELS FUND FOR SECOND YEAR
Global’s Health and Wellness Programs hit the ground running in 2017 with a game-changing grant from the Daniels Fund for the second year. The grant will help Global improve and grow its eight life-skills programs.
3/14/17