Remembering Brandon

Dear Friends,

It was 10 years ago today that Brendan Kelly, the saintly son of our dear friend and fellow board member, Frank Kelly, passed away. Today we want to ask Brendan to intercede for our loved ones with Down Syndrome and/or cancer. Brendan was both a heroic person with Down syndrome and heroic witness as he suffered from cancer. We need those heroes.

You can read about Brendan here: The Boy with the Front-Door Key to Heaven

Finally, with the celebration of Easter behind us, we also wanted to pass along two recent media interviews where I had the opportunity to speak about our foundation's mission.

Relevant Radio with Drew Mariani: Defending the Dignity of those with Down Syndrome

Catholic Review: Jerome Lejeune's legacy advances abundant life

Peace,

Daniel C. Schreck
President and Chairman
Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA

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Petition, lawmakers call for 'purple alert system' after missing teen with Down syndrome found safe

18 Jan, 2024

PITTSBURGH — An online petition is calling for state lawmakers to implement a “purple alert” system after a 17-year-old girl with Down syndrome went missing in downtown Pittsburgh over the weekend. Kayla Durler was found safely on Saturday by community volunteers, but those who were a part of the search say a “purple alert” system specifically designed to help find children and adults with intellectual disabilities would have made a difference.