Listen on iTunes | Listen on Spotify In this episode we talk to Erin Book Mullen about being a DC Lobbyist who works to increase funding for Down syndrome research. Erin led the effort with the Global Down Syndrome Foundation to secure the first-ever Congressional hearing on Down syndrome research where Frank Stephens declared that his life was worth living. That testimony, along with their work with Congressional Champions, resulted in a historic and …
John’s Crazy Socks Co-Founder: Mark Cronin – Episode 3
In this episode of The Hope Story Podcast we talk with Mark Cronin, the co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks, and the father of an adult with Down syndrome. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, please click here to listen in! You can also listen on Spotify, or wherever you listen to your Podcasts. Listen on iTunes | Listen on Spotify Show Notes John’s Crazy Socks How this 22-year-old …
2019 Year in Review
Wow! Looking back over 2019, I’m amazed by all of the people we got to meet, places we got to go, families we got to serve, and achievements that were accomplished; it was truly a banner year for our organization. While it would be difficult for me to share everything that happened in 2019, I do want to recap some of the highlights. I hope you are as encouraged as …
The Father of the First Person With Down Syndrome (Bryan Russell) to Run for Public Office: Michael Russell
On this episode of The Hope Story Podcast we interview Michael Russell who is the father of the first person with Down syndrome to run for public office! They making a documentary about Bryan’s Life which you can keep up with by clicking here. Be sure to click play below to listen to this inspiring story! Listen on iTunes | Listen on Spotify Show Notes Meet The First Candidate for …
Dr. Abbie Smith: “Noah’s Mom,” Co-Founder of Hope Story, and Pediatrician – Episode 1
In the first episode of the Hope Story we interview Dr. Abbie Smith. She is the mother of a nine-year-old with Down syndrome, the co-founder of Hope Story, and a pediatrician. Listen on iTunes | Listen on Spotify |
Hayden’s Story: Why Loosing His First Pediatrician Was a Blessing in Disguise
In this post we share Hayden’s story and explain why loosing his first pediatrician turned out to be blessing in disguise.
Gloria’s Story: A 12 Month Old with Down Syndrome That Rocked Her Heart Surgery!
Meet Gloria, a 12 month old with Down syndrome that had a successful heart surgery!
Hope Story Visits the United Nations on World Down syndrome Day
This is one of the biggest problems facing people with Down syndrome, here’s how Hope Story is working to solve it!
Hope Story is Headed to the United Nations on World Down Syndrome Day
Our President and Founder (Rick Smith) will be speaking on a panel at a conference being held at the United Nations in NYC on World Down Syndrome Day (3/21.) During his talk, A Little Bit of Hope Can Go a Long Way – Bringing Hope and Support to Couples Receiving Pre-natal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome, Rick will share how Hope Story is working to connect every OB-GYN in America to …
Jeremy’s Story: A 37 Year Old with Down Syndrome Who Loves to Camp
In this blog post we share Jeremy’s story; a 37 year old man with Down syndrome who loves to camp!