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Florida man becomes first person with Down syndrome in history to complete an Ironman Triathlon

I don’t know about you, but I for one am delighted to see the stigma surrounding people with Down syndrome left well and truly in the past. For countless decades, those living with the condition ...

7-year-old boy with Down syndrome celebrates beating cancer after three-year fight – well done, Tommy!

Tommy Calder was just five years old when he was diagnosed with Leukemia. Their parents described the moment on February 18, 2018 when they heard every parent’s worst nightmare saying: “It felt like a big ...

Mom wants to give son with Down syndrome to foster care, so dad decides to raise baby all on his own

Everyday, thousands of babies are born around the world with conditions that make them stand out in some way. Of course, all babies are beautiful, and none are any less deserved of love, care and ...

Young woman becomes first American model with Down syndrome to represent skincare line

When you flip through a magazine or scroll through your phone and see an ad for a a fashion brand or skincare company, most of the models all look the same, right? The overwhelming majority ...

Mom of child with Down syndrome left in tears after one friend shows up to his birthday drive-by

Organizing a birthday party for your child can be a stressful time as you plan for food, fun activities and party bags without knowing just how many will show up. It can be quite surprising ...

Mom left in tears after only one child attends her son with Down syndrome’s 5th birthday party

When we have children, the idea of seeing them disappointed or hurt in any way just doesn’t sit well. Of course, there are all manner of challenges out their in the world, and so as ...

Baby called ‘one in a million’ after being diagnosed with rare form of Down syndrome, several heart conditions

It’s not like anyone ever expects to have an issue when they become pregnant, but for Melissa Decker, who has two healthy pre-teens, the thought never occurred to her. But when she was 20 weeks ...

Family turn off ventilator of teenager with Down syndrome hospitalized with COVID-19 – rest in peace

The mother of a young girl with Down syndrome who was hospitalized with COVID-19 has confirmed that their family have said their final goodbyes and turned off her ventilator. As per reports, Chloe Rollins was ...

Teenager becomes first model with Down syndrome to pose for Gucci – well done, Ellie

A teenager who appeared in Vogue magazine has become the first model with Down syndrome to pose for Gucci Beauty, according to reports. Ellie Goldstein has proven a massive hit with followers of the Gucci ...

Vigil held for 4-year-old girl with Down syndrome after alleged murder by her father

An online vigil has been held in memory of Willow Dunn, the four-year-old girl with Down syndrome who was allegedly murdered by her father in Brisbane, Australia. A candle-lit vigil was held at 7pm yesterday ...