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![]() The Washington Post People with Down Syndrome run a very high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, despite having shorter expected lifespans than the rest of the population, because of the genetic abnormality that they inherited from their parents. |
![]() The Denver Post When it comes to fundraising galas, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation seems to have the Midas touch. |
![]() Devil’s Advocate Michelle Sie Whitten sits down with host Jon Caldara to discuss what Global does to help people with Down Syndrome as it regards to health, research, and science. |
![]() Denver Business Journal Global’s President and CEO sits down for a question and answer session with Bill Husted. |
2014
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![]() The Washington Post Michelle Sie Whitten, Global’s Executive Director, talks about the myths, misconceptions and outdated information surrounding Down syndrome. |
![]() Scientific American In recent years dozens of studies have shown Alzheimer’s patients possess an inordinate amount of Down syndrome–like cells. |
![]() Denver Nuggets TV The Denver Nuggets, community leaders and celebrities gathered in downtown Denver to support the Global Down Syndrome Foundation at the annual 2014 Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show. |
![]() 9 News Colorado researchers are trying to pinpoint why people with Down syndrome are less likely to get cancerous tumors than the rest of the population. |
2013
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2012
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![]() Joanne Davidson of The Denver Post chronicles the awards, the fashion and the support shown at the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show. (includes a photo gallery of the event) |
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2011
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![]() USA Today features the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show in Denver, highlighting Global Down Syndrome Foundation Ambassador DeOndra Dixon and her big brother, Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx. |
![]() Capitol File features a collection of photos from the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Gala in Washington, D.C., attended by Members of Congress, celebrities and self-advocates from around the country. |
![]() Ability Magazine commends the work of Global Down Syndrome Foundation international ambassador and board member John C. McGinley. |
![]() National Public Radio profiles the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Dance Class, a partnership with Colorado Ballet. |
2010
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![]() The Denver Post joins 200 people in getting excited about the second annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show Kick-Off Gala at Saks Fifth Avenue. |
![]() Colorado Expression captures the who’s-who of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s second annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show. |
![]() Entertainment Tonight puts the spotlight on Jamie Foxx and his sister, Global Down Syndrome Foundation Ambassador DeOndra Dixon. |
![]() The Denver Post offers a wrap-up to the record-breaking Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion show, focusing on the numerous celebrities and self-advocates who made the night a huge success. |
2009
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![]() Denver Magazine profiles Global Down Syndrome Foundation International Spokesperson Quincy Jones. |
October event to fight Down Syndrome![]() The Denver Post highlights a fashion preview to anounce the 2009 Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show. |
![]() The Denver Post focuses in on a sneak peek of the film NINE, offered free by the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. |
![]() Entertainment Tonight profiles Musician Josh Kelley and music icon Quincy Jones who were guests at the star-studded Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show. |
2008
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![]() The Denver Post covers Patti LaBelle recieving a pleasant surprise when a young man, a huge fan who happens to have Down syndrome, stepped on stage and delivered her a rose during the Bridge Project Gala. |
![]() The Denver Post details the inaugural Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, which raised $600,000 for Down syndrome research and was attended by local and international celebrities. |
![]() The Denver Post attends the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s “Growing Seeds of Change” event at the Denver Botanic Gardens is featured in this Denver Post article. |
![]() Metro Denver highlights the generosity that Anna and John J. Sie have granted the University of Colorado its largest private donation – $32 million – to establish the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome at the Anschutz Medical Campus. |