Down Syndrome In The News
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Down syndrome fundraiser Feb. 4 at the Ambiance
By STEVE EIGHINGER Down Country is hosting its second "Rhinestones and Rodeo Art Auction and Dance" fundraiser in an effort to create more awareness about Down syndrome. The fundraiser is scheduled for 7 pm Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Ambiance, ...
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National Running Program Launched by Research Down Syndrome Foundation to ...
By Research Down Syndrome CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Research Down Syndrome (RDS), a nonprofit foundation that is among the leading sources for funding of Down syndrome related cognitive research, is entering the second year ...
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New Down Syndrome blood test poses fewer risks to mothers
By Suburban News New Jersey and area mothers have a new, non-invasive test to diagnose Down Syndrome. Sequenom's MaterniT21, now available at New Jersey Perinatal Associates (NJPA), uses a mother's blood sample to test for Down Syndrome and has a ...
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National Running Program Launched by Research Down Syndrome Foundation to ...
27, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Research Down Syndrome (RDS), a nonprofit foundation that is among the leading sources for funding of Down syndrome related cognitive research, is entering the second year of its national running program, ...
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Race for the Extraordinary
By Robert Schoen Today at 7:50 am Research Down Syndrome (RDS), a non-profit foundation that is among the leading sources for funding of Down syndrome related cognitive research, is entering the second year of its national running program, ...
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Catholic Church Denies Boy Communion Because He Has Down Syndrome
She says the reason he was denied is because he has Down Syndrome. According to Clare Ellarby, the Diocese of Leeds wrote a letter saying that her seven-year-old Denum Ellarby “lacks the 'concentration' necessary to prepare for Communion.
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St. Mary's County resident with Down syndrome achieves highest rank in Scouting
But it's rarer still for someone with special needs like Isaac, who has Down syndrome. “He very well could be the first for the Western Shore District,” Eacho said. Down syndrome is a genetic condition that has left Isaac mentally impaired.
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'Glee' star to speak at GiGi's Playhouse event
18 at Giovanni's to raise money for the local Down syndrome center and promote awareness. Lauren Potter, a star of the TV series “Glee” will speak at the event. Potter has Down syndrome and plays a character with Down syndrome on the show.
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Bowling for a good cause
All proceeds from the benefit will go to Easter Seals, where Carnell's granddaughter received treatment for Down syndrome. By Holly Richrath Willie Carnell loved his granddaughter, Natalie Ballor, and he loved to bowl. This past weekend, friends and ...
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New Book Tells Heartwarming Story of a Boy with Down Syndrome
A heartwarming story about a boy who has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome but, through the determination and belief of his mother, was able to take major strides in his life and proved to everyone else that despite his disability and the numerous ...
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'Mentally challenged' encompasses more than autism, Down syndrome
We have heard the terms autism and Down syndrome. People with these disorders may show many strengths of mind and character. I want to remind the public that the general category of mentally challenged does not always fall into these descriptions.
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Local Down syndrome research foundation in Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Please consider supporting Down syndrome research by registering to run with the national foundation, Research Down Syndrome, which is headquartered in Grayslake. RDS Runners has become THE national program to greatly expand public support for Down ...
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