First Annual Night At The Rep Fundraiser

 

 

 On November 5, 2013 Arkansas Down Syndrome Association,  Precious Baby Ministries and SW Chance Inc. successfully hosted our first scholarship fundraiser at The Rep in Little Rock.  It was an incredible night with incredible people.

 

The night started at 5:30 with appetizers and silent auction.  We were overwhelmed by the generosity of donations for our silent auction items.  We had over 30 paintings and drawings available from local special needs artists.  These pieces of art were meticulously crafted  and we were pleased to see them draw a lot of interest and good donations for the artists.

 

There are going to be a wonderful group of families selected to receive our first set of scholarships. We will provide more information regarding the scholarship process soon.

 

To all of our special need supporters, God bless you and thank you dearly for making this a success. 

 

 

 

The Rep Little Rock Arkansas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Thank you to the creators of an amazing play.

"RED"
 

 

Joseph Graves as Mark Rothko and   Chris Wendelken as Ken

 

 

 

 

Myself, Fred Norman, little Presley Tolliver and Robin Tolliver

 

 

 

We had the best little helper in town.

Thank you Miss Payton Tolliver.

 

 

 

 

Silent auction items included:

 

 

 

Christmas Table Basket: 8 Christmas placemats, 8 matching napkins, 8 additional Christmas placemats of different pattern, 2 candlesticks, 1 gold table runner, 1 green tree décor.

 

 

Date night package: 2 bottles of wine, 3 gourmet chocolates, 4 wine glasses, gift certificate to Packet House grill, one night at Embassy Suites, popcorn, and basket.

 

 

Salon basket:  Various salon products ($90), 1 hour massage ($70).

 

 

Family Game Night Basket: Apples to Apples board game, Uno, Dominoes, Thomas Kinkade puzzle, candy, popcorn, Scoop Dog gift certificate ($20), NACD music for motivate.

 

 

Tammy Sue's basket of handmade soaps, lotions, body butter, lip balm and washcloths.

 

 

Sports Package: one football signed by head coach Bielema, Family pack for Arkansas Travelers (tickets, drinks, hot dogs), two laser signed pictures from Buffalo Bills, two Razorback tickets for 2014 season.

 

 

Family Day Package: 4 zoo passes, 4 Museum of Discovery passes, $25 gift cert to All Aboard Restaurant, Melissa & Doug wooden train craft, $20 gift cert to Scoop Dog, NACD music CD and guide to child development and education ($75).

 

 

 

Disney package: 4 Disney hopper passes for one day, value $496.

 

 

Fall wreaths.

 

 

Outdoor package: 1 soft rifle carrying case, 1 decoy gloves, 1 set ankle wraps, 1 waterfowl carrier, 1 adjustable shell belt, 1 duck call, 1 Mossy Oak thermos, 1 Mossy Oak pit bag, 1 pocket knife,, 1 Tanglefree cap, 1 Primos cap, 1 doghouse ground blind.  Value $300.00. Bonus: $100.00 credit Gaston's White River Resort on 3 day/2 night stay for party of 2.

 

 

Pampered Chef:  Classic batter bowl – 2 QT,  microplane adjustable grater, garlic press, 

Twistit! Clip combo pack – 10, citrus peeler, Quikut paring knife, mix & scraper, mini serving spatula, all purpose spreader, I-slice pizza cutter.

 

 

Spa Package:  1 hour massage, 1 throw blanket, 1 “de-stress” music CD, ultra softening bath salts,
1 mani/pedi kit, 1 four in one foot wand, aloe infused lounge socks, 1 pair bath gloves,
1 fresh melon slice candle, 1 bath sponge, 1 deep cleaning masque,
2 tranquil chamomile mineral baths packets.

 

 

Picnic day basket: bottle of Post Familie juice, local raw honey, various gourmet crackers, cakes, and bread, fresh fruit, gift certificates to Scoop Dog, and large picnic basket with utensils.

 

 

Parent’s Introduction to muscle based therapy:  Includes: horn & straw kits, straw
cups, chewy tubes, straw stickers, and homework stickers...Value: $95, NACD Guide to child development & education CD’s...Value: $75, NACD music for learning CD...Value: $16.

 

 

Cabot package: Larry's pizza, Cabot Dance Academy starter pack, and Christmas wreath from Handbag Express in Cabot.

 

 

Set of 4 Arkansas Symphony Orchestra ticket and a bottle of wine from Post Familie.

 

 

 

Sona Med Spa facial package: $500 value.

 

 

Hot Springs package: $30 gift certificate to Applebees, 4 passes to Mid America Science Museum.

 

 

Wild River Country Package: 4 passes to Wild River Country, $20 gift certificate to Scoop Dog.

 

 

 

 

Branson, Missouri package: $400 gift certificate to Big Cedar Lodge and 2 admission passes to Silver Dollar City.

 

 

Mystery box of cash courtesy of J & M Wholesale.

 

 

20 pops for Le Pops in Little Rock, 3 large pizza's Jay's Pizza.

 

Dinner for 4 at chef's table-Vesuvios Restaurant...Value $1000.00

 

$50.00 gift certificate to Trio's Restaurant.

 

 

 

Artists Tables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grateful for all the volunteers that came to help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tammy with SW Chance did an amazing job, we thank her dearly.

 

 

 

Suzie Hicks with ADSA and Frank Glasgow with Briggs Equipment who have become very generous supporters to the Down syndrome community here in Arkansas.

 

 

Fred Norman, Suzie Hicks and DeAnne Hunt.

 

 

 

The Tolliver Family

 

 

The Ambeau Family minus the little Ambeau's

 

 

 

 

Fred Norman-Our Angel

 

 

 

 

 

Chad Ambeau, Shannon Wewers and Micah Elizabeth.

 

 

Thanks for the help Dawn Adams.

 

 

Thank you Christina Dixon for your help.

 

 

 

 

What a wonderful night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red At The Rep

 

 

On November 5th Arkansas Down Syndrome Assoc. and Precious Baby Ministry will be hosting the wonderful play Red at The Rep in Little Rock.  The play is directed by Robert Hupp and stars Joseph Graves.  We will have heavy hors d'oeuvres by Flavours and a silent auction.  Proceeds will allow ADSA and PBM to provide a scholarship for families who have children with Down syndrome to pay for a special neurodevelopmental program.  This will allow these families a special opportunity to participate in advanced therapeutic modalities that they may not otherwise afford.  This special program is not covered by insurance and therefore is a complete out of pocket expense for families. 

 

For tickets please call (501)350-6000 or (501)952-7814. 

 

Thank you for your support in making this a success.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RED

 

 

"There is only one thing I fear in life, my friend... One day the black will swallow the red."

 

Mark Rothko is in his New York studio in 1958-9, painting a group of murals for the expensive and exclusive Four Seasons restaurant. He gives orders to his assistant, Ken, as he mixes the paints, makes the frames, and paints the canvases. Ken, however, brashly questions Rothko's theories of art and his acceding to work on such a commercial project.

 

 

 

 

The play won the 2010 Drama League Award for Distinguished Production of a Play and Molina won the Distinguished Performance Award.

 

The play was nominated for a total of seven Tony Awards, winning six, including: Best Play, Best Featured Actor in a Play for Eddie Redmayne, Best Direction of a Play for Michael Grandage, Best Scenic Design of a Play for Christopher Oram, Best Lighting Design of a Play for Neil Austin and Best Sound Design of a Play for Adam Cork.  All in all, it received the most wins out of any other production that season. The play also won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play while Grandage and Austin were honoured with Drama Desk Awards for their work. Molina, Cork and Oram were also similarly nominated.

 

 

Famous People With Down Syndrome

In the past Robin did a wonderful post regarding famous people with Down syndrome children.  It has been a very popular post.  So this time I decided to really go for it, how about some rock star Down syndrome people that are famous.

Need inspiration, here you go.



Courage to Conduct

Hu Yizhou cannot read music. Yet when he hears it, the affect it has on him is startling. He gives it his undivided attention, bending his head to hear every note.

Born in 1978 in Wuhan, Hubei Province, Hu, better known as Zhouzhou, was diagnosed with Down's Syndrome, a congenital handicap that has severely limited his intellectual growth. But music is not only about intelligence.

Those who believe that intelligence can be measured would do well to watch Hu, who, with an Intelligence Quotient of 30 (the minimum IQ of an adult is 70) is nevertheless a dynamic presence onstage. Hu is living proof that human beings should not be judged by numbers. Invited as a guest conductor by the National Symphony Orchestra of the United States and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Hu has already attained international recognition for his achievement. He has also conducted the symphony orchestras of The Central Ballet Troupe of China and the Central Opera Theater. During his latest concert series in the city, he wielded his baton in front of the Shanghai Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra, conducting Brahms' Hungarian Dance No.5, and Strauss's Radetzky March.

Hu has the ability to feel the various movements in a com-position, commit them to memory, and lead the orchestra members with the passion, if not the precision, of a seasoned conductor.

Though some might not consider the 24-year-old a bona fide conductor, there is no doubt about his enthusiasm for music.

Wang Bin, a 11-year-old blind Peking Opera performer, is one of Hu's best friends, and he seemed more comfortable with Wang than with the throngs of reporters waving microphones in his face upon his arrival in Shanghai. To a reporter who politely asked who his favorite composer was, the camera-shy conductor muttered Strauss.

Zhang Huiqin, Hu's mother, says that her son has "an innate sense for music" and when he hears it, whether it's emanating from a department store speaker or a home stereo, "he gives it his full, undivided attention."

Jiang Xiebin, a famous Chinese conductor, was quoted as saying that Hu's talent is "pure beauty," and that the young man has a connection with music that cannot be taught -- a soulful sensitivity to harmony and melody that "even some trained conductors lack."

The young conductor's father Hu Houpei is a cellist in Wuhan Symphony Orchestra, and when Hu was a child, his dad always took him along to rehearsals. The child showed an interest in music from an early age, listening quietly at first, then gradually beginning to imitate the movements of the conductor, Zhang Qi.

In 1997, Zhang Yiqing, a documentary director with Hubei TV Station learned of Hu's interest in music. The director made a documentary about Hu's fascination with music that was aired in China, Europe and the US, which brought the young man to the attention of several prominent orchestras. Joining the troupe of disabled performers, Hu has toured around China and the world.

www.china.org.cn/english/culture/56696.htm

The Student who become the teacher

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - One local assistant teacher is living proof that with motivation and a positive attitude there is nothing that can't be accomplished.

"I always tried hard, and I always did my best," said Bryann Burgess, an assistant teacher with a school called Kindermusik.
From day one, the 22-year-old came into this world with an extra obstacle.  "I was born with down syndrome, on August 20th, 1988," Burgess said.

Something that many would see as a difficulty, she turned into an inspiration.  "I'm studying music and theater. It's my major."
Bryann is a junior at USC's Carolina Life non-degree program.
"I'm now living on campus. For the very first time this year and it's really exciting. It was a big challenge from going from home schooling to a big campus at USC, and to live on campus. It was hard. But we did it!"

She's ultimately wants to be a full-time teacher, and is getting hands on experience teaching music along side the director of Kindermusik, Ally Trotter.  "Something about Bryann that I love, is her "authentic". She brings who she is to class."  "I've always wanted to express myself in music," said Bryann, "that's what I've learned in Kindermusik, is just to express myself and enjoy learning."

Bryann brings something invaluable to her students.
"I always tried hard, and I always did my best. No matter what happens, I just keep on going and dust myself off."
Bryann is proof that with hard work and a positive attitude, you can do anything.  "It's been wonderful. It's been quite a journey and the dream never ends," Bryann said.




http://www.wltx.com/news/article/121995/2/Teacher-Born-With-Down-Syndrome-Breaks-Sterotypes



And the Emmy goes too...


Lauren Elizabeth Potter, born May 10, 1990 is a 23-year-old American film and television actress. Lauren is most known for her portrayal of Becky Jackson, the Cheerios co-captain on the hit TV show Glee. Lauren is also a strong activist for individuals with developmental disabilities and has traveled around the country to speak out against bullying that this population often faces. She is connected to such organizations such as The Down Syndrome Association and the American Association of People with Disabilities and is currently a board member for International Best Buddies. Lauren was born in Inland Empire, California and grew up in Riverside, California. She is seen sometimes at the local YMCA. She graduated from Polytechnic High School in Riverside. 

Lauren has also teamed up in the past with Special Olympics CEO Tim Shriver in a campaign that was designed to engage policy makers, parents, and educators to stop bullying that individuals with disabilities are often faced with. In November 2011, President Barack Obama appointed Lauren to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities, where Lauren advises the White House on issues related to that population. Lauren also appeared alongside with Jane Lynch for a PSA (Public Service Announcement) for the campaign "Spread the Word to End the Word," which aims to end the use of the “R word”.

Efrat and Mantanel

Efrat Dotan and Matanel Bitton are tow of SHALVA's young adults with special needs.  Efrat is 26 years old and has Down syndrome while Matanel Bitton is 19 years old and has developmental disabilities.  For a year and a half, they toured Israel and interviewed well-known personalities.  Asking original and sometimes challenging questions, both Matanel and Efrat prove that charisma and personal charm can effortlessly close the gaps that separate individuals with disabilities and individuals without disabilities. 

Among the personalities that have faced the Bitton/Dotan microphone are Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Ambassador to Israel James Cuningham, President Shimon Peres, Philanthropist Shari Arison and supermodel Bar Rafaeli.  The Israel Press Associatioin has presented them with press credentials and Minister or Foreign Affairs, Danny Ayalon, appointed them as Israel's 'Good Will Ambassadors'.  The concept is a joint initiative of SHALVA and the popular Ynet news website.

Efrat and Matanel hit the international scene on a recent trip t the AIPAC Conference in Washington DC.  These two young people were able to ask questions about the America-Israel relationship and make it one step close to getting to the White House.  A documentary film about this project is being produced and, without a doubt, the resulting footage will be both dramatic and powerful.

Matanel Bitton and Efrat Dotan have begun to challenge public opinion about individuals with mental disabilities and have already opened the doors to new opportunities for this community.  They are wonderful examples of societal integration and previously untapped human potential.

Multi-Talented Musician

30-year-old Sujeet Desai is an accomplished musician born with Down syndrome. Sujeet plays seven instruments. Bb and Bass clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Violin, Trumpet and Piano. In June 2001 he graduated from high school with honors and in May 2003 from the Berkshire Hills Music Academy in Massachusetts after two-year residential Post-secondary study in Music and Human services. Sujeet travels worldwide to do inspirational solo music performances and self-advocacy workshops. After the graduation he worked as a teacher's aide for a music department in an elementary school and continues to introduce music to individuals at their activity time at their support service centers. Currently he plays his music in community churches, nursing homes, senior centers, hospitals to bring joy to those away from home and family .Sujeet enjoys independent living in his home in Niagara Falls, NY. In 1998, when Sujeet started to volunteer his entertainment the overwhelming response received from his audience led to his decision to make music his career. Since March 2000 he has performed in over 40 states, and 13 countries. Sujeet is a recipient of over dozen of International awards for his music and self-advocacy. One of which is President's award received in Singapore.

Besides music Sujeet has a 2nd degree Black Belt in martial arts Tae Kwon Do. And been “Sensie” at his Martial Arts school teaching students. He is a winner of Gold & silver medals in the World Games'99 Special Olympics in Swimming and numerous medals in Special Olympics in Alpine skiing, Cross-country running and Bowling. He enjoys writing emails to his fans from all over the world that visit his web site. Sujeet opened his web site in 1997 in his computer graphic class, which is visited by over 164,000 people from around the world with rave reviews.

Sarah Gordy-Actress



The actress with Down's syndrome who has earned a milestone role in BBC's Upstairs Downstairs drama

Proud: Upstairs Downstairs actress Sarah Gordy with her supportive mother Jane in Medeira. Jane describes herself as a 'mother with claws'

The Specials

The Specials, a docusoap about five housemates who live the classic student life in Brighton. If that sounds like any other predictable teen reality television show, this is a series with a difference: all five housemates have learning disabilities.
The series, which launches online today, follows Lucy, Lewis, Sam, Megan and Hilly. Aged between 19 and 23, they have been friends since childhood. Four of them have Down's syndrome and one has Williams syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by unusual language skills.
Producer and director Katy Lock wanted to feature friends who shared the classic problems of growing up, from first love to heartbreak, finding a job to arguing over the remote. The feel of the series is described as "Friends meets Skins", and is meant to be funny, touching, honest and "definitely not worthy".

Count Us In: Growing Up with Down Syndrome


Two young men with Down syndrome talk frankly about careers, friendships, school, sex, marriage, politics, and independence. Recipient of seven national awards, including the EDI Award from the National Easter Seal Society.

http://www.amazon.com/Count-Us-Growing-Syndrome-Harvest/dp/B000WPQJY4



Reporter from Brazil with Down syndrome


Unfortunately this is not in English, but I love watching her.  She is a beautiful example of what our kiddos can do.  So inspiring.

Eric Ford-Tae Kwan Do Black Belt

Eric Ford is receiving his black belt in Tae Kwan Do and he’s managed to accomplish the goal despite being born with Down syndrome.

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2011/05/25/down-syndrome-doesnt-keep-plano-boy-from-getting-black-belt/




Evan Sneider

Sneider, a 31-year-old actor with Down syndrome, is the star of “Girlfriend,” the sweet, beguiling and at times wrenching feature debut from writer-director Justin Lerner about a small-town young man with Down who romantically pursues a single mom.

Carrie Bergeron-Advocate and Motivational Speaker

You can learn more about Michael by visiting Michael's first webpage and Michael's second webpage. Michael's mailing address is: P.O. Box 6157, Evanston, IL 60204.

Carrie may be contacted at 15 South Second Street, Dolgeville, NY 13329. Click to e-mail Carrie directly.


Michael Jurogue Johnson- The Artist

Michael Jurogue Johnson is a gifted contemporary naïve artist who was born with Down Syndrome. Michael paints watercolors, acrylics and oil paintings. He shares an art studio and he paints almost every day. After dinner Michael can often be found working at his mail order business: filling orders, writing letters, and packing his notecards, paintings, and catalogs to be shipped to his customers the next day.




http://loveandlearning.com/michaelpage.shtml


Karen Gaffney-Swimmer

From the moment she was born, Karen Gaffney began an incredible journey that continues today. She is the President of a non-profit organization dedicated to championing the journey to full inclusion in families, schools, the workplace and the community for people with developmental disabilities. She is doing this by creating awareness and calling attention to the tremendous capabilities of people with disabilities.

Karen graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Portland, Oregon and earned a two-year Associates of Science degree from Portland Community College. She successfully swam the English Channel as part of a six-person relay team. And two years ago, she accomplished her biggest swimming Challenge yet…she swam 9-miles across Lake Tahoe in 59-degree water to raise money for the National Down Syndrome Congress and to show the world that people with Down Syndrome are more alike, rather than different, from everyone else. Karen travels the country speaking to a wide range of audiences about overcoming limitations and about what can be accomplished with positive expectations. Karen tackles any challenge she faces with determination and commitment, knowing she has limits, but not allowing them to limit her drive to succeed. Oh, and by the way…. Karen Gaffney has Down syndrome. 

                            

 

http://www.karengaffneyfoundation.com/

Chris Burke-Actor and Singer

Burke got his first professional acting job in 1987 in the ABC TV movie Desperate. Network executives at ABC were impressed by his performance in Desperate and created Life Goes On with Burke's character, Charles "Corky" Thacher, as the main role. Corky was the first character in a network television series with Down syndrome.  Burke's revolutionary role conveyed a realistic portrayal of people with Down syndrome and changed the way audiences viewed people with disabilities. Life Goes On propelled Burke into fame and wide recognition. The series ran from 1989–1993. Corky said over and over on the series, "Life goes on. I have feelings."




http://www.chrisburke.org/index.php



Pablo Pineda


Pablo Pineda is the first person with Down Syndrome to obtain a major degree from a regular university on Spain. Not quite satisfied with such an achievement, he is currently studying educational psychology, while working at the municipality of Málaga, Spain.

His success has been accompanied by constant struggle against prejudice, particularly that surrounding Down syndrome, not a rose garden. Pablo Pineda told us that this type of disability is not a disease, but: "another personal characteristic."

During a recent "Documentos TV", a program of Spanish Television (Televisión Española), Pablo Pineda demonstrated how his disability did not limit him from conducting a regular life. Following are highlights from the interview.

(not in English but certainly inspiring)

http://www.disabilityworld.org/06-08_03/il/down.shtml



Sheri Byrnard

Sheri was chosen by Down Syndrome South Africa (DSSA) to become their ambassador. She also serves as ambassador on the international Down syndrome board. She was also awarded the highest prestige award from the South African Down Syndrome Association for the highest academic achievement received by a person with Down syndrome in South Africa. Today, Sheri is changing the perceptions of people with Down syndrome and other disabilities.

http://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/article.aspx?id=15957&h=Sheri-rises-above-Down-Syndrome


Jamie Brewer

Jamie Brewer is best known for her breakthrough dimensional role as Adelaide 'Addie' Langdon in "American Horror Story" (2011). She has a theatre background which started in 1999 and she continues her training through the theatre and in improvisation at 'The Groundlings Theatre and School'. Jamie appeared/spoke in PSA's for the "Souper Bowl of Caring Houston Food Drive" in Houston, TX for 2 consecutive years which aired on NBC, ABC, and CBS.

Jamie was the youngest to ever be elected President of the ARC of Fort Bend Chapter. From there, she was appointed to the State of Texas ARC Board, then elected to the Executive Board as Treasurer. Jamie was then asked to serve on the ARC Governmental Affairs Committee for the State of Texas. She spoke with Senators at the Texas State Capitol to persuade them to pass the law for Texas to abolish using the "R" word from state legislation, and regarding the needs of people with disabilities in Texas. Texas now uses "Intellectual Developmental Disability" in their legislation.

Brewer is involved with a several non-profit organizations, including DSALA, DSiAM, BTAP, National Down Syndrome Congress, American Association of People with Disabilities of the United States, and Civitan International.





http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4661932/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm


Teddy Kremer


Hear the story of Reds honorary bat boy Teddy Kremer. Teddy has Down syndrome and loves the Reds.

Sanna Sepponen

Sanna Sepponen is a Finnish actress with Down syndrome. She played the character Roosa Kemppainen in the soap opera Salatut elämät (Secret Lives) from 2001 to 2004. She is currently on the reality show Toisenlaiset Frendit (Different Friends). Sepponen has also competed in Special Olympics alpine skiing.





Evan The Actor

Believed to be the first actor with Down syndrome to play the lead in a feature film, 31-year-old Massachusetts native Evan Sneider stars opposite Amanda Plummer, Twilight’s Jackson Rathbone and The Riches’ Shannon Woodward in Girlfriend.

Jason Kingsley

Jason Kingsley (b. 1974) is the son of writer Emily Perl Kingsley (writer of Welcome To Holland and Sesame Street writer). He made his first appearance in 1975,^[1] and according to the book Street Gang, Kingsley appeared in over 50 episodes of Sesame Street.
Kingsley appeared in several Muppet & Kid Moments. He also co-wrote the lyrics to "Count Me In" with his mother.
With Marshall Levitz, he is the co-author of Count Us In: Growing Up With Down Syndrome.

Andrea F. Friedman-Actress/Speaker

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0295141/resume?ref_=nm_ov_res



Luke Zimmerman-Actor

Luke Zimmerman was born with Down Syndrome but wouldn't let that hold him down from doing what he loved to do: perform. Luke played Romeo in the play Romeo and Juliet and performed in the 1990 television movie drama Daughter of the Streets playing Andrew, alongside Roxana Zal, Harris Yulin, and John Stamos. In 2007, Zimmerman tried out for the role of Tom Bowman, Grace Bowman's adopted older brother on The Secret Life of the American Teenager which began airing in July 2008.

Jon Stoklosa-Weightlifter

Jon Stoklosa from Newark, Delaware, won a gold medal in the Special Olympics World Games in 1999 and now competes against athletes who aren't disabled.

 

 



Brad Hennefer

"I play golf because it's fun, and I can spend time with my father, and my brother, and my friends.  It's good exercise, and, really, because it's fun!"-Brad Hennefer, age 21


                                      

 

Garrett "G-Money" Holeve

UFC mixed martial arts fighter.




http://m.mixedmartialarts.com/mma-news/414745/Downs-Syndrome-cant-stop-Garrett-Holeves-UFC-dream/



Maria Reyes
 

María Reyes’ dream was to produce and sell her biggest passion, marmalade. With the support of her mother and family members she achieved her dream and markets the product in many cities of her country. Her face is on the logo of the product, which always look fresh and delicious.






Ashley Deramus-Fashion Designer

Ashley recently launched her new clothing line for women with Down syndrome. Inspired by her own needs, she decided to create a product that fits the unique shape of women like her. The official launching was presented at the Down syndrome Congress conference in July of 2013.

http://www.ashleyderamusfoundation.org/#!