Marshall’s peaceful life was interrupted one fateful day when his phone rang with a call from his ex-mother-in-law, Mrs. Perkins. Her voice trembled with desperation as she revealed heartbreaking news. Kimberley, Marshall’s ex-wife, had abandoned her baby daughter, Jessica, who was born with Down Syndrome. The baby had been placed in foster care. “Kimberley did...

Despite the many campaigns against bullying, the problem still persists. However, one incident became an inspiring anti-bullying story. In this case, there were no intervening parents or teachers; the kids themselves stood up for their classmates — and in the middle of a basketball game. As a cheerleader, Desiree Andrews stood by the court when...

Evgeny Anisimov, a young father from Russia, faced the challenges of new fatherhood and marriage. Every couple encounters trials, and for Evgeny and his wife, a significant one emerged when their son arrived and was diagnosed with Down syndrome. His wife had their baby, and initially, it was a joyful occasion until they received the...

Evgeny Anisimov is a young Russian father trying to deal with the difficulties of new fatherhood and marriage. Many couples have their breaking point, and for Evgeny and his wife, this happened when their son was born with down syndrome. His wife had their baby and it was an extremely happy moment until they were...

Sader Issa is a Syrian student studying dentistry. By all accounts he is just like any other young student his age- he enjoys spending time with friends and family when he’s not studying and is working hard toward building his future life in his chosen profession. There is one thing that differentiates Issa from most...

A set of twins with Down syndrome was born to Jodi and Matt Parry. They’ve since devoted their lives to spreading knowledge about the condition breaking down stereotypes and misconceptions. Unexpectedly Having Twins with Down Syndrome When Jodi and Matt Parry were told they were having twins with Down syndrome, fear ran through them as...

Over the last several years, advertisers have felt the push from the public to include more diversity in their campaigns. While this has tended to include people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ communities, they still manage to fall short in people with disabilities. In 2016, a mom found this out first-hand when he...

Kennedy Garcia was born May 16, 2004, with Down syndrome. Although medical professionals wanted to have her institutionalized, her mother declined, and Kennedy went on to achieve great things. Kenedy was diagnosed as a newborn and has overcome many obstacles, including more than 30 surgeries. At three years old, she was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous...

When baby Alba was born with Down Syndrome, her mother abandoned her. In just 30 days, 20 different families rejected her. Finally, a gay man named Luca Trapanese came to her rescue. Their bond between the pair is absolutely beautiful. (1) This is the story of a little girl with down syndrome and her wonderful...

A trip to Disney World took a turn for the worse for Brent George, a 61-year-old man from Florida when his insensitive actions led to his altercation and subsequent arrest. The incident took place at Belle Vue Lounge, a bar around Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, on the evening of January 25. What started as an evening...

In 2010, newlyweds Rick and Abby found out that they were pregnant and beyond ecstatic. They had a joyous time painting the nursery, picking out clothes, and celebrating with their friends and family. The couple was on a journey to start their own family. However, when the baby was born, he was diagnosed with Down...

Every mother craves a pregnancy where everything goes according to plan. Although, in many cases that just isn’t possible. However, no matter what happens, those mothers only see love in their babies, no matter what. One mother gave birth to a baby with Down syndrome, and all she wanted was for her doctor to see...