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Sweet video shows children with Down Syndrome being ring bearers at their speech therapist’s wedding

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A sweet wedding video showing children with Down’s syndrome being their teacher’s ring bearers is melting hearts around the globe.  Mechanical engineer José Victor Flach moved his fiancée Cíntia Bonfante Pereira to tears during their wedding ceremony in Caxias do Sul Brazil, with the touching surprise.  The video captured the moment Cíntia, a speech therapist, turned … Read more

Mother nearly died from toxic shock syndrome after forgetting about a tampon for FIVE days

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A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died from toxic shock syndrome after forgetting about a tampon for five days. Amy Williams, 24, from Basildon, Essex, was left hospitalised and fighting for her life when she accidentally left the sanitary product inside her, causing it to turn black and smell. Toxic shock syndrome can cause … Read more

Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome dies aged 78

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Georgie Wildgust, 78, is Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome A pensioner has become Britain’s oldest person with Down’s Syndrome after celebrating his 78th birthday – despite doctors saying he would not live beyond 10. Sprightly Georgie Wildgust puts his longevity down to a love of dancing and an active social life surrounded by a … Read more

Couple who both have Down’s Syndrome planning to marry in a ‘love heart themed’ wedding

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Couple who both have Down’s syndrome share their dreams for the future including moving in together and getting married in an ‘uplifting’ This Morning interview after being separated over lockdown Olivia, 27, and Nino, 21, Bristol, warmed hearts after appearing on This Morning The pair met at in 2015 after their mothers Sharron and Lynne … Read more

Melissa Doyle dons colourful socks to show her support for Down Syndrome Awareness Month

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Melissa Doyle dons colourful socks to show her support for Down Syndrome Awareness Month following claims she is ‘poised to ink a big deal’ with The Sunday Project By Alisha Buaya and Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:50 BST, 6 October 2020 | Updated: 09:50 BST, 6 October 2020 She is one of … Read more

Dami Im reveals she struggled with ‘imposter syndrome’ after winning The X Factor

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‘Sometimes I felt that I didn’t have what it takes’: Dami Im reveals she struggled with ‘imposter syndrome’ after winning The X Factor Australia By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:18 BST, 19 September 2020 | Updated: 02:18 BST, 19 September 2020 Dami Im was crowned the winner of The X Factor Australia … Read more

Mother of model who has Down’s syndrome hopes one day they won’t get ‘weird stares’

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The mother of a toddler with Down’s Syndrome hopes her daughter’s modelling campaign can contribute to creating a ‘more inclusive world’, where she doesn’t get ‘weird stares’ in public.  Eleanor Manton, two, has become the face of latest seasonal campaign for upmarket childrenswear brand JoJo Maman Bébé – after the chain’s talent scouts spotted the tot’s … Read more

Man, with Asperger syndrome, who is exempt from wearing a mask recalls is confronted by bus driver

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Man, with Asperger syndrome, who is exempt from wearing a mask recalls the ‘unpleasant and horrific’ occasion he was ‘angrily’ confronted by a bus driver – who even encouraged members of the public to ‘gang up on him’ Michelle Green, from Blackpool, has asthma, lung disease and heart disease Is exempt from wearing a mask … Read more

Down’s syndrome tot fronts campaign for children’s store JoJo Maman Bébé

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The mother of an adorable toddler who has Down’s syndrome has revealed how her daughter has become the face of a children’s fashion campaign after her photo was spotted on the family’s Instagram page.   Eleanor Manton, two, is seen posing up a storm in the latest seasonal campaign for upmarket childrenswear brand JoJo Maman Bébé … Read more

Woman, 27, with excess facial hair caused by polycystic ovary syndrome decides to grow full beard

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A woman whose hormone condition caused her to grow a beard has revealed how she decided to ditch shaving altogether – and says it’s the best thing she has ever done.    Alma Torres, 27, who lives in The Bronx, New York, developed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at the age of 15, causing her to grow excess … Read more