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40-year-old chose to become a single mom, says her life is complete after having her down syndrome baby

Choosing to become a mother is perhaps one of the most beautiful and selfless things a person can do. This 40-year-old single woman knew she wanted a baby, and when chance blessed her with one ...

Boy with Down syndrome found starving and locked in attic is reunited with officers who rescued him

In 2010 a boy with Down syndrome was discovered in his family’s attic, starved and neglected by the one person who was supposed to care for him. Giovanni “Govi” Eastwood was 6 years old at the ...

Photographer captures the ‘unconditional’ love between Down syndrome couple

When a photographer in Ohio was asked to do the annual calendar for the Down Syndrome Association, little did she know the impact it would have on her. Mr. December was then 7-year-old Joey who ...

Couple with Down syndrome proved all doubters wrong: Lived happily for 25 years before tragedy struck

When Maryanne and Tommy Pilling fell in love, some people told them it wouldn’t last. But in July 1995, the devoted couple who had Down syndrome took the groundbreaking step of getting married. Despite all the haters ...

Mom of twins with Down syndrome shuts down critics

While the chances of giving birth to twins increased 72 percent between 1980 and 2018, it’s still pretty rare. About 33 out of every 1,000 births are twins. And what are the chances of identical ...

Couple with Down syndrome decide to have children, face criticism

Most of us can relate to being on the receiving end of other people’s opinions and questions when it comes to having children. Today, society has this silent pressure that you should have a good ...

“Proudest father on the planet” celebrates daughter with Down syndrome who just graduated from college

Graduating from college takes hard work, dedication, and determination, it’s not for everyone. But for many people the option has been taken away from them before they’ve had a chance to choose that path. This ...

Woman with Down syndrome starts cookie business after being rejected from over 15 jobs

There are some people in life that no matter what obstacles they come up against they will find a way over or even around them. Collette Divitto was born in 1990 with Down syndrome. When ...

Young man with Down syndrome proves everyone wrong, finds love and lands his dream job

So often people with Down syndrome are told they won’t go far in life. It’s a common and horrible misconception. Jake Pratt, 21, was always told he wouldn’t accomplish any of his goals or contribute ...

15-year-old with Down syndrome who beat cancer dies of COVID-19 one day after mom was released from hospital

A 15-year-old girl who fought and beat leukemia has died after a brief bout of coronavirus. According to tragic reports, Alexa Rose Veit, who was born with Down syndrome, complained of not feeling well at ...