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Tragedy of surrogate babies abandoned after parents changed their minds - including boy with Down's syndrome left behind by couple who only wanted his twin sister
05 Feb 2025 15:56 GMT
The time, travel, emotional turmoil and expense of entering into a surrogacy agreement with a woman in another country can only suggest that the baby born at the end of the process is a much-wanted child.
However, that assumption has proved tragically …
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Weightlifter with Down's syndrome set for first competition
04 Feb 2025 20:22 GMT
An Inverness man is proving that disability is no barrier to success in weightlifting after taking up the sport just a few months ago.
Richard Sutherland, who has Down’s Syndrome, says he’s inspired by Invergordon-born Tom Stoltman, who currently holds the …
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We aborted healthy babies after NHS mistakes, couples tell BBC
06 Feb 2025 17:27 GMT
Carly and Carl went through with an abortion but later found out there had been a mistake and nothing had been wrong with their unborn baby
Two couples have told the BBC they went through with abortions after an NHS trust mistakenly told them their unborn …
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Everton 'sign' teen with Down's syndrome who didn't understand why he couldn't play football
30 Jan 2025 18:19 GMT
Exclusive:
Saif looks proud as punch with Everton's James Tarkowski (
Image: CHRIS NEILL)
A young lad who just wanted to play football like his brothers was so proud to join a dedicated Down's syndrome team that he told his pals he'd been ' …
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Maryland mom taking fight to opt child out of LGBTQ story books before Supreme Court
06 Feb 2025 10:09 GMT
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Marathon runner with Down's Syndrome earns world record after running 100km in a week
30 Dec 2024 02:24 GMT
A man has earned a Guinness World Records title for covering the furthest distance on foot within a week. Michael Beynon, a 29-year-old marathon runner with Down Syndrome, travelled an impressive 100.17km (62.86mi) in Llangollen. “I’m so happy about …
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Spotlighting Spain's first legislator with Down's syndrome
15 Dec 2024 08:10 GMT
This photo taken May 17, 2024, of Maria del Mar Galceran Gadea standing in the plenary hall of the parliament assembly in Spain's Valencia Province. (Photo by Baku Akazawa, Kyodo)
VALENCIA, Spain (Kyodo) -- At a plenary session of the parliament in …
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Down's Syndrome Market To Exhibit Growth At A CAGR Of 3.81% By 2034 Delveinsight
27 Nov 2024 00:15 GMT
(MENAFN- PR Newswire)
According to DelveInsight's analysis, the market for Down syndrome is anticipated to increase during the forecast period (2024–2034), owing to the launch of emerging therapies such as AEF0217, ACI-24.060, LEUCETTINIB-21, …
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Young runner with Down's syndrome who danced his way through the New York Marathon reveals he has his sights set on Strictly
25 Nov 2024 09:03 GMT
A young British athlete with Down's syndrome who won hearts after dancing his way through the New York Marathon has been nominated for this year's Variety Inspiration Award.
Lloyd Martin, 20, made history earlier this year when he became the …
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Teenager with Down's syndrome makes dream film debut
23 Nov 2024 08:00 GMT
Claudia plays the role of Grainne Rafferty in King Frankie
A young aspiring actress with Down's syndrome has achieved her "lifelong dream" by appearing in her first movie.
Claudia Beatty, from Broughshane, County Antrim, appeared in King …