GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation Blog
Introducing Global 2016 Ambassador Louis Rotella IV
Louis “Louie” Rotella IV—the charming boy who inspired his dad to create the celebrated story of acceptance The Little King and His Marshmallow Kingdom—will inspire an audience of 1,200 when he takes to the runway as the 2016 Ambassador at Global’s Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show on Saturday, November 12. “‘Life with […]
Posted on March 14, 2016
Global’s Groundbreaking Research Highlighted in The Wall Street Journal, Colorado Public Radio
Two notable articles about the current state of Alzheimer’s disease and Down syndrome research cite the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s pivotal role in propelling this field to the forefront of scientific research. Appearing in The Wall Street Journal, the article “Down Syndrome Is Thought to Hold Clues to Alzheimer’s” acknowledged Global’s leadership, along with the […]
Posted on February 15, 2016
Empire Star Donates Chicago Set Visit to Support Global
Inspired by the joyful and giving atmosphere of Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, Terrence Howard made a generous and spontaneous donation to the live auction of a visit to the Chicago set of his hit FOX show, Empire. Mr. Howard attended the event as a celebrity escort for DeOndra Dixon, […]
Posted on February 15, 2016
Marcus Sikora Pens Popular Children’s Book
Marcus Sikora keeps adding to his list of talents—actor, singer, and now author. The 25-year-old’s first children’s book, Black Day: The Monster Rock Band, released in 2015 to positive reviews. Set on Halloween night, the story centers on Brad, a boy who dreams of being a rock star. He stumbles on a group of monsters […]
Posted on February 15, 2016
Feeding Clinic at Sie Center: A Valuable Resource
For over 5 years, the Sie Center has been supporting children with Down syndrome and their families by offering a variety of specialized clinics including the Feeding Clinic. The Feeding Clinic is comprised of several experts in Down syndrome who conduct an overall assessment and provide a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach to care. These specialists include […]
Posted on February 15, 2016
Global Receives Generous $100K from Daniels Fund
Global will launch three new Health and Wellness programs in 2016 thanks to a generous Daniels Fund grant: • A new Global Dare to Play Football camp co-organized by the CU Buffs football team in collaboration with the University of Colorado at Boulder Athletics Department • A new Global Dare to Cheer camp co-organized […]
Posted on February 15, 2016
The Salah Foundation Funds Global’s Research Program
The Salah Foundation has provided a generous matching grant of $187K to support the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s Health & Wellness: Continuing Education for Adults with Down syndrome research program. Building on the program The Salah Foundation previously helped jumpstart, researchers at the University of Denver and Colorado State University are looking at measuring cognition […]
Posted on January 19, 2016