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Dear WONDERFUL Family, Friends and Supporters, Happy Thanksgiving from your GLOBAL Family! We are so pleased that our hard work is paying off with so many tangible strides. With YOUR support, we have more research, more medical care, and more advocacy that is creating healthier, longer lives for our loved ones with Down syndrome. During […]

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  Since its inception, GLOBAL has been the only organization in Washington, DC, advocating for increased funding for Down syndrome research at the National Institutes of Health. Our goal is simple – we want to dramatically improve health outcomes for, and increase the lifespans of, people with Down syndrome.     Families make a difference […]

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The fall raffle is jam-packed with exciting items -- something for everyone! From ornaments to gift cards, Down syndrome advocacy gear, home decor, Taylor Swift Limited vinyl, and more!

We are looking for 500 parents to raise $500 this season to help support DSDN's mission!

18th Annual Event Raises $2.6 Million for Groundbreaking Research and Medical Care While Celebrating Diversity, Inclusion and Achievement You Can Support People with Down Syndrome: Donate! Hollywood stars and self-advocates filled the red carpet in a powerful show of support for Global Down Syndrome Foundation (“GLOBAL”). Among the notable attendees were Jessica Biel, Jeremy Renner, […]

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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 […]

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Haz clic para ver en español ⬇️ We had so much fun last year seeing all of the creative, adorable, and hilarious costumes you and your...

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 […]

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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 […]

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Reserve Your Table at the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, the Largest Down syndrome Fundraiser in the World 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 Saturday, October 18 at the annual Be […]

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