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- EIN 26-4431001
- info@globaldownsyndrome.org
- (303) 321-6277
- 3239 E 2nd Ave Denver CO 80206 USA
- www.globaldownsyndrome.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Health
Mission: The Global Down Syndrome Foundation is a public non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education and Advocacy. Formally established in 2009, Global’s primary focus is to support the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, the first academic home in the United States committed solely to research and medical care for people with Down syndrome. Since Down syndrome is the least-funded genetic condition in the United States, fundraising and government advocacy to correct the alarming disparity of national funding for people with Down syndrome is a major goal.
Programs: The Global Down Syndrome Foundation created and organizes the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show – the single-largest annual fundraiser benefiting people with Down syndrome. Global organizes and funds seven Health & Wellness programs that reach over 14K community members in Colorado and nationwide. These include: The Be Beautiful Be Yourself Dance Class, Dare to Play Football and Cheer Camps , the Dare to Play Soccer Camp, Dare to Play Tennis Camp, and more.