GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation Blog
Global Down Syndrome Foundation Raises Crucial Awareness At The First Ever Virtual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show
The unprecedented virtual event was an overwhelming success which raised $1.9 million for life-saving and transformative funds for Down syndrome research and medical care Press Contacts: Anca Call | acall@globaldownsyndrome.org | C: (720) 320-3832 Rejena Carmichael | rcarmichael@globaldownsyndrome.org | C: (240) 603-5494 DENVER, CO – November 19, 2020– This weekend, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) went virtual […]
Posted on November 19, 2020
Pursuing Your Passions
From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2020 Issue 2 of 4 FROM OWNING A RESTAURANT TO RUNNING A FOUNDATION, TIM HARRIS IS ON A MISSION. THE DEDICATED GO-GETTER FINDS NEW INSPIRATION AFTER MEETING R&B POWER COUPLE SHAMARI & RONNIE DEVOE AT GLOBAL’S FASHION SHOW. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member […]
Posted on November 17, 2020
A Loving Tribute to DeOndra Dixon
GLOBAL’s 2020 virtual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show ended with a loving tribute to GLOBAL Ambassador DeOndra Dixon and brought us all to tears. GLOBAL and DeOndra’s family have set up the “DeOndra Dixon Down Syndrome Research Fund” to focus on the often neglected population of African Americans with Down syndrome. Anna and […]
Posted on October 24, 2020
ON THE SCIENCE FRONTLINES: DOWN SYNDROME RESEARCH AT THE CRNIC INSTITUTE IS HELPING FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19
From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2020 Issue 2 of 4 AMID A WORLD-WIDE PANDEMIC, THESE SCIENTISTS HAVE FOUND THEMSELVES IN A UNIQUE POSITION TO HELP, THANKS TO YEARS OF STUDYING THE EXCEPTIONAL BIOLOGY OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to read all the articles […]
Posted on October 22, 2020
Global Honors Supermodel Amanda Booth with Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award
From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2019 Issue 3 of 4 What happens when a supermodel has a baby with Down Syndrome? Well, she gets him a modeling contract too (obviously)!. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to read all the articles and get future issues delivered to your door! […]
Posted on November 15, 2019
The Salah Foundation Gifts $75,000 Matching Grant Toward Classes at Global’s New Education Center
At Global’s 11th annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, a surprise announcement was made by Noreen Salah Burpee, Executive Director of the Salah Foundation, and delivered by 9News emcees Kim Christiansen and Tom Green. The Salah Foundation matched $75,000 during the live auction that will go to a much-needed Computer Training Class at Global’s new Education Center that […]
Posted on November 07, 2019
Award-Winning Actor Colin Farrell Goes Above & Beyond for Global
From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2019 Issue 3 of 4 Ensuring 2019 Global Ambassador Charlotte Fonfara-LaRose has a ball at the red carpet premiere of Dumbo This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to read all the articles and get future issues delivered to your door! IN MARCH 2019,Charlotte Fonfara-LaRose […]
Posted on November 03, 2019
Understanding Behavioral Challenges
From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2019 Issue 2 of 4 An important study in the journal of mental health research in intellectual disabilities shows that children with Down syndrome demonstrate increased behavioral issues compared with their typical peers. Early intervention and a development strategy can help. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. […]
Posted on September 19, 2019