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Global Down Syndrome Foundation and Down Syndrome Association of Ontario show the world that there are no limits CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ASSETS OF THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS TITLE ATTEMPT. DENVER, TORONTO – Friday, April 9, 2021 – Today, Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) and Down Syndrome Association of Ontario (DSAO) proudly announce that a dedicated […]

This story appeared in The Daily News on January 26, 2017. Chris DesRosier was 10 years old when her mother went to the hospital to give birth — and returned without a baby. Her newborn brother had Down syndrome. DesRosier said his doctors took him away to be institutionalized in a state facility, where all people with developmental […]

Actualizaciones importantes de las pautas de atención médica para niños con síndrome de Down Resumen En este importante webinar, la Dra. Karla Adney Flores habló sobre: ¿Qué recomendaciones de la guía de 2022 son diferentes a las anteriores? ¿Qué es lo último en atención pediátrica para el síndrome de Down? ¿En dónde pueden acceder a la […]

Self-advocates to Receive the Rosa DeLauro & Tom Cole Advancement Awards & Local Dancers with Down Syndrome Showcase Talents Denver, CO, April 17, 2024 — The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is honoring Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-FL) and Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC), who will receive the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Awards for their work in  support for […]

Self-Advocates with Down Syndrome Share Their Stories & Inspire the World DENVER, NYC, SANTIAGO, KAMPALA, March 12, 2024 – Today, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced the official launch of their “21 for 21” Campaign that is being generously matched by the Safeway Foundation. GLOBAL’s goal is to raise $21,000 of which 100% of […]

The DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024, named after GLOBAL Ambassador and Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Awardee DeOndra Dixon, is co-sponsored by Representatives Diana DeGette, Tom Cole, and Eleanor Holmes Norton  Denver, CO, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is thrilled to share the news that long-time GLOBAL champion Representative Cathy McMorris […]

Denver, CO, Jan 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced that Dr. Joaquín Espinosa, leader of its Affiliate, the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (Crnic Institute) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, was awarded an Anschutz Acceleration Initiative (AAI) grant that will fund a pioneering clinical trial aimed at normalizing the immune system […]

Largest Down syndrome fundraiser in the world attracts over 1,400 guests from 16 states and 12 countries, raising funds for life-saving and transformative research and medical care   DENVER –November 21, 2023 – On Saturday, November 18, Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) raised $2.5 million at their Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, held at the Sheraton Denver […]

Celebrate the Season by Giving a Gift to Those in Need through the Festive ‘Light the World’ Charity Vending Machines from November 16 through Christmas Eve   DENVER –November 16, 2023 – Giving Machines Denver has chosen Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) to highlight through their ‘Light the World’ charity vending machines from November 16 through Christmas […]

The two wildly accomplished young men bond over a shared motto: “I don’t do nervous. I do excited and I do prepared.” From Down Syndrome World Issue 3, 2023 Last year’s Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show brought together two celebrities— alum Connor Long and newcomer Josh Peck. Paired for a red-carpet photo shoot, the two […]