The unprecedented spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has raised concerns about its potential impact on individuals with Down syndrome. Experts...
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Update: Medical Center Opening Delayed
Unfortunately, the concomitant effects of the COVID-19 outbreak have forced us to delay the opening of the Jerome Lejeune Foundation medical...
MoreCoronavirus Resources for Individuals with Down syndrome
With the recent outbreak of coronavirus, the internet is full of information, some more harmful than helpful. Even if your local Walmart is out of...
MoreOklahoma City firefighters surprise man with Down syndrome
John Cradduck, who has Down syndrome, has struggled with ALS for many years. When firefighters and recruits from class 19-1 in Oklahoma City heard...
MoreMan with Down syndrome celebrates 77th birthday
When Georgie Wildgust was born with Down syndrome in 1942, doctors told his mother he would not live past the age of ten. Last month, he turned 77...
More“Our lives are worth living” – an interview with Dr. Karen Gaffney
Dr. Karen Gaffney, founder and President of the Karen Gaffney Foundation, was recently featured in an interview with Live Action, a pro-life...
MoreNonprofit partners with beach patrol to offer families a carefree day at the beach
During the hot summer months, most people enjoy nothing more than a day-trip to a nearby beach. Yet for families of children with Down syndrome...
MoreBubbly 17-year-old girl with Down syndrome becomes honorary flight attendant
Shantell Pooser, or “Princess Shannie” as she likes to be known, made her dreams come alive by becoming American Airlines’ first honorary flight...
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