In the News
We will update stories related to Down syndrome. Local stories will appear at the top, with national and international stories below. If you know of stories that should be added, please e-mail us links to the stories.
Local Stories
Organization provides support for Down syndrome kids, families
Family awarded lifetime achievement after raising $25,000 for Down syndrome
USCA teams up with group to promote Downs syndrome awareness
Buddy Walk raises funds, brings families together
Buddy Walk to offer inclusion opportunities
Lakeside Homecoming Queen to Make TV Debut - Columbia County News Times - November 30, 2012
The Opposite of Down - Homecoming Queen Column - Augusta Chronicle - November 4, 2012
Buddy Baseball - Aiken Standard - 4-17-12
Special Olympics - Aiken Standard - 4-23-12
Special Olympics Photographs - Aiken Standard - 4-13-12
Special Olympics - Aiken Standard - 4-10-12
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard - 10-17-11
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard - 10-14-11
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard - 9-4-11
Buddy Baseball - Aiken Standard 2-27-11
Buddy Baseball - Aiken Standard - 4-17-10
Buddy Baseball - Aiken Standard - 2-24-10
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard - 10-13-09
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard - 9-14-09
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard - 10-6-08
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard - 10-3-08
Buddy Soccer - Aiken Standard - 10-1-08
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard 7-26-08
National Stories
Down Syndrome Should not be Feared
Teen With Down Syndrome Crowned Homecoming King
When a Little Girl With Down Syndrome Showed What's 'Possible'
First model with Down syndrome in New York Fashion Week
George Will: Jon Will's Gift- Washington Post - 5-4-12
Prom Queen has Down Syndrome 5-4-12
Entertainment Weekly: Actors with Down syndrome - 3-2-12
Local Stories
Organization provides support for Down syndrome kids, families
Family awarded lifetime achievement after raising $25,000 for Down syndrome
USCA teams up with group to promote Downs syndrome awareness
Buddy Walk raises funds, brings families together
Buddy Walk to offer inclusion opportunities
Lakeside Homecoming Queen to Make TV Debut - Columbia County News Times - November 30, 2012
The Opposite of Down - Homecoming Queen Column - Augusta Chronicle - November 4, 2012
Buddy Baseball - Aiken Standard - 4-17-12
Special Olympics - Aiken Standard - 4-23-12
Special Olympics Photographs - Aiken Standard - 4-13-12
Special Olympics - Aiken Standard - 4-10-12
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard - 10-17-11
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard - 10-14-11
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard - 9-4-11
Buddy Baseball - Aiken Standard 2-27-11
Buddy Baseball - Aiken Standard - 4-17-10
Buddy Baseball - Aiken Standard - 2-24-10
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard - 10-13-09
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard - 9-14-09
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard - 10-6-08
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard - 10-3-08
Buddy Soccer - Aiken Standard - 10-1-08
Buddy Walk - Aiken Standard 7-26-08
National Stories
Down Syndrome Should not be Feared
Teen With Down Syndrome Crowned Homecoming King
When a Little Girl With Down Syndrome Showed What's 'Possible'
First model with Down syndrome in New York Fashion Week
George Will: Jon Will's Gift- Washington Post - 5-4-12
Prom Queen has Down Syndrome 5-4-12
Entertainment Weekly: Actors with Down syndrome - 3-2-12