“Line of Duty” actor wants a superhero with Down’s syndrome on the big screen

By Right to Life UK Tommy Jessop, an actor with Down’s syndrome known for his role in the prime time BBC drama, Line of Duty, has petitioned Hollywood to make a new superhero film starring an actor with Down’s syndrome. A BBC documentary released last month follows brothers Tommy and Will Jessop as they attempt to shake up …

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Video tells loving story of a brother with Down syndrome

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Music is a language all its own—one that can stir the heart, illuminate, and even educate. Certainly, the power of music to tell truths often lost in translation is on full display in country music artist John Paul Von Arx’s music video “He’s Different.” This captivating …

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Celebration of international adoption of a little girl with Down syndrome goes viral

By Leslie Wolfgang Little Ami, who is from India and has Down syndrome, has a beautiful smile and a beautiful life in store because of an American family who opened their heart and family to adoption. Ami will turn three years old this February and has enjoyed fun with her new siblings, two loving and playful …

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Mother ponders “A World Without Redheads”

By Dave Andrusko Editor’s note. October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time, according to The Jerome Lejeune Foundation, when “we applaud caregivers, families, and medical professionals — but most of all, we applaud all the wonderful people with Down syndrome.” All during October we will be running new and previously published stories. The following …

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Families with children with Down syndrome are incredibly blessed

A few years ago, a principal from my local elementary school decided with her husband to expand her family by adopting a little girl with Down syndrome. The couple was so overjoyed by the experience that they decided to adopt a second child with Down syndrome, a happy surprise to even those who were familiar …

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Sharing a Secret of the Heart with moms who’ve learned their unborn baby has Down syndrome

By Eileen Haupt Editor’s note. October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time, according to The Jerome Lejeune Foundation, when “we applaud caregivers, families, and medical professionals — but most of all, we applaud all the wonderful people with Down syndrome.” All this month we’ve been running new and previously posted stories. To the pregnant …

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Stories about babies with Down syndrome illustrate media schizophrenia on abortion to a “T”

By Dave Andrusko Editor’s note. October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time, according to The Jerome Lejeune Foundation, when “we applaud caregivers, families, and medical professionals — but most of all, we applaud all the wonderful people with Down syndrome.” All this month we’ve been running new and previously posted stories. It would be …

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Families willing to adopt children with special needs “are all around us”

By Maria Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Editor’s note. October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. We’ve been posting stories, new and old, all month. A few years ago, a principal from my local elementary school decided with her husband to expand her family by adopting a little girl with Down syndrome. The couple was …

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Targeting Down’s Today, Autism Tomorrow

By Laura Echevarria Editor’s note. This appeared August 24, 2021 on the blog of The Human Life Review and is reposted with permission. Laura Echevarria is Director of Communications and Press Secretary for National Right to Life. As I went through the paperwork, I was aware of a familiar hollow feeling in my chest. It was the …

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October marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month, the perfect opportunity to share the truth about Down syndrome Americans and their lives.

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Editor’s note. October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. We’ve been posting stories, new and old, all month. I’ll never forget my eighth grade graduation party. It was held in a restaurant that had a large dance floor at the side complete with a Disco ball. I …

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Stories about babies with Down syndrome illustrate media schizophrenia on abortion to a “T”

By Dave Andrusko Editor’s note. October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time, according to The Jerome Lejeune Foundation, when “we applaud caregivers, families, and medical professionals — but most of all, we applaud all the wonderful people with Down syndrome.” All this month we’ve been running new and previously posted stories. It would be …

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