GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation Blog
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Posted on October 27, 2026
GLOBAL Invests in Down Syndrome Healthcare: 10 New Awards to Expand Specialized Care Across the U.S. and in Canada
Building on $1.38 million awarded over the past 15 years, the 2026 GLOBAL Education Awards will provide $75,000 to programs expected to benefit nearly 1,000 people DENVER, CO (October 22, 2026) – Today, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced the recipients of their competitive 2026 GLOBAL Education Awards. The $75,000 was awarded to 10 […]
Posted on October 22, 2026
GLOBAL Joins the Celebration at the 30th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk
The GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) was proud to participate in a day of celebration and community at the Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk hosted by the Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, September 27, 2026. This year marked the event’s thirtieth anniversary, a milestone that highlighted 30 […]
Posted on October 16, 2026
Christian Slater Joins Spectacular Celebrity Lineup for GLOBAL’s 19th Annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show
Golden Globe-winning actor and acclaimed producer joins Geena Davis, Maria Menounos, Kennedy Garcia and a star-studded lineup for the largest Down syndrome fundraiser in the world Golden Globe-winning actor and producer Christian Slater has joined an extraordinary lineup of celebrities and advocates supporting the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) at the 19th annual Be Beautiful […]
Posted on October 07, 2026
Geena Davis, Maria Menounos and Kennedy Garcia Lead Star-Studded 2026 Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show
Menounos and Garcia to receive GLOBAL’s highest honor as celebrities unite to support life-changing research and care at the world’s largest Down syndrome fundraiser DENVER, CO – Sept. 29, 2026 – The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is thrilled to announce that Academy Award-winning actor and disability inclusion advocate Geena Davis has joined an extraordinary [...]Posted on September 29, 2026
GLOBAL Honors David Tolleson’s 25 Years of Service by Establishing Emergency Relief Award Program in His Name
New Fund Will Provide Emergency Grants to People with Down Syndrome and Their Families, With Donations Matched up to $50,000 Through December 2026 Please specify you are donating to David Tolleson’s Emergency Relief Award Program when making a donation DENVER, CO, September 24, 2026 — The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) today announced that Vice […]
Posted on September 24, 2026
A Roadmap for Families: Expanding Access to Down Syndrome Health Information in Ukraine
In 2024, two years after the war in Ukraine began, GLOBAL was introduced to the incredible team at the Ukrainian Down Syndrome Organization. Since then, our organizations have worked together to make trusted Down syndrome health resources available in Ukrainian. In this conversation, their team shares why access to reliable information matters and what they […]
Posted on August 28, 2026
5 Ways to Start the School Year Strong with Education Expert Jennifer Harris
Article written by Jennifer Harris, MSE, Education Specialist at the Anna & John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children’s Hospital Colorado. The Most Important School Supplies Aren’t in a Backpack As families prepare for a new school year, it’s easy to focus on backpacks, school supplies, schedules, and IEPs. Those things matter. But […]
Posted on August 25, 2026
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