GLOBAL Down Syndrome Foundation Blog
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
Two-time Academy Award Nominee Jeremy Renner to Headline Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s Star-studded Event
GLOBAL’s Award-winning Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show will honor GLOBAL Ambassador Guion Macsovits and Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Awardee Kevin Iannucci DENVER – July 24, 2025 – Today, Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced two-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner and a fantastic celebrity lineup for its annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, […]
Posted on July 24, 2025
Top Down Syndrome Experts Gather in Texas to Share Transformative Research & Care at GLOBAL Roundtable
Global Down Syndrome Foundation and the National Down Syndrome Congress Attract Record NDSC Annual Convention Registrants DENVER, DALLAS, Jul 17, 2025 — Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) and the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) proudly announce internationally renowned Down syndrome experts for the 12th annual GLOBAL Research & Medical Care Roundtable (GLOBAL Roundtable) to be held on […]
Posted on July 17, 2025
Exclusive Interview with Edmonton Down Syndrome Society Executive Director Janet Tryhuba
Recently, Janet Tryhuba, Executive Director of the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society, met with GLOBAL Vice President – Strategic Alliances, David Tolleson, to discuss her career and to share more about one of Canada’s leading Down syndrome organizations. DAVID: Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got involved with the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society […]
Posted on June 25, 2025
Global Down Syndrome Foundation & Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network Sign Multi-Year Collaboration Agreement
Denver, Stillwater, Minn. –June 3, 2025 – Today, Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) and Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN) are proud to announce a multi-year collaboration agreement to educate moms of children with Down syndrome – particularly those in the early years – about important medical care resources and research opportunities. The agreement builds on […]
Posted on June 03, 2025
Building the Future Gala Raises $212,000 to Support Down Syndrome Advocacy and Research
The Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands hosted its 7th annual Building the Future Gala on May 3rd, bringing together more than 400 passionate supporters, advocates, and community leaders for an unforgettable evening of celebration and impact. The event raised an incredible $212,000, with $10,000 of that total directly benefiting Global Down Syndrome Foundation in […]
Posted on May 29, 2025