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Dad’s Photos Elevate Boy With Down Syndrome to Superstar Status
This kid’s well on his way to making friends in high places.
When Wil Lawrence was born with Down syndrome three years ago, his father...
Quarterback Fulfills 4th Grade Promise to Take Girl with Down Syndrome to Prom
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When Mary Lapkowicz and Ben Moser were in fourth grade, their teacher, Tracey Spogli, noticed how hard Ben worked to include Mary, who...
11-yo Super Fan with Down Syndrome Becomes EU Football Treasure
This 11-year-old sports fan with Down Syndrome has had the "Best Day Ever" over and over again for a year–winning hearts on football pitches...
World Down Syndrome Day – More Alike Than Different (Video)
Today is World Down Syndrome Day, an annual event that raises awareness and advocates for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with...
When a Cheerleader with Down Syndrome was Bullied, 3 Players Walked Off the Court
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A cheerleader with Down syndrome being bullied at a Lincoln Middle School basketball game in Kenosha, Wisconsin spurred three of the basketball players to...
Adam Levine Meets Boy w/ Down Syndrome Backstage, Gets Down on Floor
Maroon 5’s lead singer Adam Levine showed his humanity last week after he made a dream come true for a little boy with Down...
Kid Rock Surprises Fan With Down Syndrome On His 30th Birthday
Kid Rock surprised one of his biggest fans last week by attending 30th birthday dinner.
In August, Dan McGurk, who has Down Syndrome, posted a...
Teacher Born With Down Syndrome Breaks Stereotypes
A young assistant teacher in South Carolina is living proof that with motivation and a positive attitude there is nothing that can't be accomplished.
This...
Taco Bell Surprises Down Syndrome Boy After His Speech About Burritos
With the help of his education assistant, a boy with Down Syndrome researched the history of his favorite food, the burrito. Even though the...
Commenters Unite To Replace Stolen iPad for Down Syndrome Boy
When 15-year-old Henry Stratman, who has Down Syndrome, found out that his house had been broken into and his beloved iPad taken, he was...
Runner With Down Syndrome Breaks Marathon Record in NYC
Though he crossed the finish line hours after everyone else did, Jimmy Jenson still was first at the New York City Marathon Sunday. The...
Pope Francis Invites Boy with Down Syndrome for Spin on Popemobile
While waving to the crowd in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Wednesday, Pope Francis invited a teen with Down Syndrome to climb aboard...
Diner Owner With Down Syndrome Serves Breakfast, Lunch and Hugs
Tim Harris, owner of Tim’s Place, is the country’s only restaurant owner with Down’s Syndrome, and the joy he gets from serving people good...
Waiter Defends Boy with Down Syndrome, Refuses to Serve Table
Two families seated in neighboring booths at a Texas restaurant produced a situation ending with neighborly support for a special needs child.
After the waiter...
Down Syndrome Student Crowned Homecoming Queen
Not only does Rachel Cooperstein have Down syndrome, she participates as a regular cheerleader in the all-inclusive squad at San Francisco's Dublin High School.
Friday...
With Down Syndrome and a Passion to Help Others
Simon Eng, 22, has already touched the lives of thousands of children around the world and he wants to help a lot more. Born...
Athlete With Downs Syndrome Makes History as First to Finish an Iron Man Race–And Gifts the Medal to His Mom
Clocking in at 16 hours; 46 minutes; nine seconds (just 14 minutes shy of the 17-hour cutoff time), triathlete Chris Nikic didn’t finish with...
Patience and Drive Earns Down’s Syndrome Man a Black Belt
A young man with Down's Syndrome has earned a black belt in karate, inspired by Bruce Lee movies he studied as a child.
Dustin Bean...
Gesture of Sportsmanship for Down’s Syndrome Player in SC Football Playoff Game (Video)
While headlines swirl around a sports scandal of epic proportions on the college level, a high school football team quietly demonstrated the meaning of...
Man Paralyzed from the Neck Down from Rare Disease Makes Incredible Recovery, Now Back at the Gym
A man who was paralyzed from the neck down has made an incredible recovery and is back in the gym just six months after...