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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 […]

The post Jessica Biel Joins Star-Studded Lineup to Support Global Down Syndrome Foundation During Awareness Month appeared first on Global Down Syndrome Foundation.

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 […]

The post Exclusive Interview with Black Down Syndrome Association Co-Founders Kelli Caughman & Crystal Lotterberry appeared first on Global Down Syndrome Foundation.

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 […]

The post Crnic Institute Breakthrough Maps How Down Syndrome Biology Changes with Age appeared first on Global Down Syndrome Foundation.

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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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 […]

The post Global Down Syndrome Foundation Invests $1.3 Million, Empowers Game-Changing Local Programs appeared first on Global Down Syndrome Foundation.

The post A Loving Tribute to Lorraine Pope appeared first on Global Down Syndrome Foundation.

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 […]

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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 […]

The post Exclusive Interview with Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee Executive Director Alecia Talbott appeared first on Global Down Syndrome Foundation.

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, […]

The post Two-time Academy Award Nominee Jeremy Renner to Headline Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s Star-studded Event appeared first on Global Down Syndrome Foundation.

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