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Down Syndrome Awareness Month

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We all have a little something extra inside of us, and sometimes we don’t even know it’s there! Through the A Little Something Extra Podcast, we hear about the forces in people’s lives that drive their passion in hopes that others will be able to find theirs!

Check out season 3! Featuring Tanner Smith from Love on the Spectrum, John and Mark Cronin from John's Crazy Socks and more!

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Take the "GenerationG" pledge

and make a commitment to being accepting, generous and kind every day and in every way! By taking the pledge, you will join a new era of game-changers that we call #GenerationG! 

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We are looking for videos, pictures, and written content from those who know Down syndrome as more than just a diagnosis because no one knows the true beauty of Down syndrome quite like our GiGi’s peeps! #myDSstory

Click the button below to submit your story and then look at some of the fantastic stories we have received.

DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH — LEADING THE WAY TO ACCEPTANCE 

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We’ve all been there before — we walk into a room, and for whatever reason, it feels like all eyes are on us. For most…

Sheena’s story: Advocating on behalf of her son and the entire community 

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**This story was submitted via our #MyDsStory submissions  Written by our guest writer, Sheena Stropki  When I saw the post to share my DS story,…

Lily’s story: From Mary’s big sister to passionate advocate

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**This story was submitted via our #MyDsStory submissions  Written by our guest writer, Lily Bauer  My little sister Mary Elizabeth is my hero! Since the…

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