A THRIVING teenager has passed his GCSEs despite his family being told he ‘wouldn’t achieve’ by doctors. 16-year-old Enzo Wilkinson, who has Down’s Syndrome, has been left smiling from ear to ear after coming away with a C in Art and Design and photography, as well as Entry Level Maths after completing five years of…
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Special Olympics teen advances to UK weightlifting championships
Dave Githutu is an 18-year-old of few words. He is small in stature, but has the will of a giant. Githutu, who has Down Syndrome, is a Milton High School student and a Special Olympics Powerlifting athlete. Last April, the 110-pounder qualified for the Amateur World Powerlifting Congress championship in England, where he will participate…
British toddler with Down’s Syndrome will model in Times Square
Adorable 22-month-old Nate Court from Solihull, West Midlands, will soon be seen beaming out from giant screens in New York’s dazzling Times Square as the face of a Down’s syndrome charity. An adorable toddler who has already won plaudits as an actor and model will soon be seen beaming out from giant screens in New…
This 11-Yr-Old With Down’s Syndrome Was Bullied So The Country’s President Went To School With Her
Embla Ademi, an 11-year-old-girl from Gostivar, was getting bullied in her school. So, the North Macedonian President decided to walk her to school by holding her hand. What do the higher authorities do when someone gets bullied? They make anti-bullying laws. But in a rare yet sweet event in North Macedonia, President Stevo Pendarovski accompanied…
Down’s Syndrome doesn’t stop Luke’s boxing dream
Luke Gibson took on a gruelling eight-week training programme and dieted before winning his contest to raise funds for Cancer Research UK An ‘inspirational’ man with Down’s Syndrome has achieved his dream after being crowned winner of a charity boxing bout which he fought in memory of a family friend who died of cancer. Luke…
Toddler with Down’s syndrome rings cancer-free bell just in time for Christmas
Little Hope Kedziorski has finally been able to ring the bell that signifies the end of her cancer treatment in time for the Christmasholidays. Hope, who is just 23 months old, was diagnosed with a rare blood cancercalled myelodysplasia in October 2020 after she developed a suspicious rash. Her mum Kirsty Wilkie said: ‘Last Christmas…
Mum to run marathon for hospital that helped save her daughter Daisy
November 28, 2017 is a date that Corina Gander will always remember. The mum of five from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, had returned home from the morning school run to find her three-month old daughter Daisy, who has Down’s syndrome, looking very pale and struggling to breathe. Within minutes Daisy’s condition deteriorated and she became a category…
Mum’s wonderful photos tracing the growth of her boy with Downs
“Looking back to when we had the diagnosis I am mortified about the way I felt. I can’t believe the way I felt then” https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/education/mother-describes-joy-having-four-18143972
Antrim club’s special championship showcasing the heart of the GAA
Kickhams in Creggan hosting game for players with learning difficulties or Down’s Syndrome. Source: Antrim club’s special championship showcasing the heart of the GAA