GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation Blog
Jessica Biel Joins Star-Studded Lineup to Support Global Down Syndrome Foundation During Awareness Month
Experience the Magic at the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, the Largest Down Syndrome Fundraiser in the World You Can Support People with Down Syndrome: Purchase Tickets, Donate or Sponsor a Model! The Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show is the largest annual Down syndrome fundraiser in the world, attracting over 1,400 attendees and having raised […]
Posted on October 10, 2025
Exclusive Interview with Black Down Syndrome Association Co-Founders Kelli Caughman & Crystal Lotterberry
In celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, GLOBAL Vice President – Strategic Alliances David Tolleson and Senior Project Manager, MaryKate Vandemark met with Kelli Caughman and Crystal Lotterberry, co-founders of the Black Down Syndrome Association. These dynamic leaders shared their thoughts on creating spaces where families can learn, find community, and make an impact through […]
Posted on October 01, 2025
Crnic Institute Breakthrough Maps How Down Syndrome Biology Changes with Age
New study in Nature Communications highlights need for personalized medicine tailored to different life stages in individuals with Down syndrome AURORA, Colo. (Sept. 25, 2025) – In a groundbreaking new study published in Nature Communications, researchers from the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (Crnic Institute) at the University of Colorado Anschutz discovered important differences in […]
Posted on September 25, 2025
Jane Lynch to be Honored with Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s Most Prestigious Award
Reserve Your Table at the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, the Largest Down syndrome Fundraiser in the World; Link to Purchase Tickets & Reserve Table DENVER, Sep 04, 2025 – Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is honored to announce that Jane Lynch will receive GLOBAL’s most prestigious award, the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award, on […]
Posted on September 04, 2025
Global Down Syndrome Foundation Invests $1.3 Million, Empowers Game-Changing Local Programs
This year’s GLOBAL Education Awards will fund 14 programs—from Alzheimer’s education initiatives to fitness classes for people with Down syndrome. Denver – August 29, 2025 – Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is pleased to announce that 14 Down syndrome organizations in the United States and beyond have been selected to receive GLOBAL Education Awards. The […]
Posted on August 29, 2025
In Loving Memory: A Tribute to Lorraine Pope
A Message from Loving Sister & GLOBAL Supporter, Michele Ritter It was a scorchingly hot July day in 1973 when my sister Lorraine came into our world. Our mother’s pregnancy had been normal and no additional prenatal testing had been recommended. My grandmother and I waited at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida, [...]Posted on August 26, 2025
GLOBAL Recap of 2025 NDSC Annual Convention in Dallas
2025 was a record year for GLOBAL at the NDSC Convention, as we hosted our largest Research & Medical Care Roundtable ever! Combined with our 11 amazing workshops led by the nation’s top Dow syndrome experts, GLOBAL educated over 1,000 people while in Dallas. A recap of topics and speakers is listed below. Keep an […]
Posted on July 29, 2025
Exclusive Interview with Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee Executive Director Alecia Talbott
For over a dozen years, Alecia Talbott has led the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee, in Nashville. Recently, GLOBAL’s Vice President – Strategic Alliances, David Tolleson, and Senior Project Manager, MaryKate Vandemark, met with this dynamic leader to discuss her life, family, appreciation for research, and caring through quilting. DAVID: Tell us a […]
Posted on July 28, 2025