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At Just 19, Runner with Down Syndrome Makes History as the Youngest Such Person to Finish the London Marathon

19-year-old Lloyd Martin has become the youngest person ever to finish the London Marathon with Down Syndrome. Receiving a Guinness World Records plaque at the...

Joyous New York City Coffee Shop Hires and Trains People with Autism and Down Syndrome

While a cup of joe from Cafe Joyeux is a normal experience in European cities, this radical and tremendous coffee chain just opened its...

Powerlifter with Down Syndrome Hailed an Inspiration After Overcoming His Challenges to Win European Gold

In Bordeaux, a British powerlifter with Down Syndrome is a walking, pressing, squatting inspiration to all who watch him compete, and he's just bagged...

A Mom Posted to Find Friends for 24-yo Son with Down Syndrome–the Flood of Support Shocked Her

Christian Bowers has Down Syndrome, but likes to do normal guy stuff like go bowling and play video games. Making friends was never hard for...

France’s First Public Official with Down Syndrome Helps Everyone See Disability Differently

In the town of Arras in northern France, the country's first ever appointed official with Down syndrome is leading from the front, changing hearts...

Polish Girl With Down Syndrome Sends Painting to Queen Elizabeth and is ‘Over the Moon’ Receiving a Reply – LOOK

12-year-old Wanessa Bąkowska has been pouring her sensitivity through paints and onto canvas since she adopted as a little girl with Down syndrome. From Lipka,...

Golfer Embraces Fan With Down Syndrome Whose Yell Caused Him to Lose Crucial Game-Making Shot

Rather than dwell on his disappointment over his lost playoff match, pro golfer Brandon Matthews made sure to embrace the fan who disrupted his final shot.

High School Wrestler With Down Syndrome Finishes His Final Season Totally Undefeated

Cedric was invited to join the wrestling team when he was in 8th grade – and he's been a force to be reckoned with ever since.

After Scoring This Astonishing Trick Shot, Teen With Down Syndrome is Contacted By the Globetrotters

Not many people could successfully sink this difficult shot – so when James Meiergerd pulled it off in front of his whole school, the crowd went wild.

Boy With Down Syndrome Who Only Knows 12 Words Learns to Speak By Singing ‘You Are My Sunshine’

Amanda Bowman Gray asked her daughter, Lydia, to watch her 25-month-old with Down syndrome while she took a quick shower. Minutes later, the mom caught them singing in the hallway.

22-Year-Old With Down Syndrome Makes History Competing For Miss USA in State Pageant

This 22-year-old has just made history as the first woman with Down syndrome to ever compete in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant. When Mikayla Holmgren...

Model Gives Surprise Birthday Photo Shoot to Sister with Down Syndrome: ‘Her Happiness is My Happiness’

Supermodel Chris Garafola credits the success of his career to the inspiration he draws from his sister, who has Down syndrome. Brittany turned 32 years...

Strangers Step Up For Man With Down Syndrome Who Lost Beloved Film Collection in Fire

When a wildfire quickly started to spread towards their community, the Orsillos only had 20 minutes to evacuate their home of 26 years. While they...

Man With Down Syndrome Completes 33 Years of Dedicated Service in Fast Food

Daniel Lybrink has spent 33 loyal years working for a McDonald's restaurant – so on Monday, in honor of his contagiously cheerful personality, the...

Teen With Down Syndrome Shocked When Friend Uses Doritos to Ask Her To Prom

Shaedon Wedel has been friends with 15-year-old Carlie Wittman for 7 years – and judging by his thoughtful promposal earlier this week, they're going to...

Woman With Down Syndrome Fulfills Dream of Presenting Weather Forecast on National TV

It had always been this young Frenchwoman's dream to present the weather – and thanks to over 200,000 people, her wish was granted. 21-year-old Mélanie...

Couple With Down Syndrome Celebrates 22 Years Together (Video)

This dynamic duo is becoming the world's next favorite celebrity couple after they celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary together.

Watch Boy With Down Syndrome Dance With Gaga to “Born This Way”

10-year-old Nico Perry may be non-verbal, but his happy little dance-along with his favorite pop star says it all. Nico has Down syndrome as well as...

Young Man With Down Syndrome Ignores Naysayers, Opens Own Business

A 20-year-old with Down syndrome becomes the youngest business owner in town this weekend during the grand opening of a venture that combines his...

Steven Tyler Surprises Fan With Down Syndrome, Invites Him On Stage (WATCH)

When a  24-year-old, born with Down Syndrome tried to get tickets to see his favorite performer, Steven Tyler, in concert in Niagara Falls, Ontario,...