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This is the story of Caitlin, a very special little lady who lived for just six days. Her story is heartbreaking, but her incredible mum, Nicole, is determined to live a happy life in Caitlin's memory - because Caitlin made her so happy for the duration of her little life.
Read MoreDonna shares her story of how she watched Parkinson's disease overwhelm her grandmother and her mother. Now battling it herself, Donna is such a brave and courageous woman, determined to give her own daughter the best life she can.
Read MoreThis beautiful story, out in Woman's Own, tells the story of how Cathy came to adopt Sinead, a poorly little lady who needed someone to believe in her. Sinead has Down's syndrome and was left pretty much alone for the first few months of her life. No cuddles, no love, no hope... until Cathy came along, fell madly in love, and gave Sinead the love, care and attention she deserved.
Read MoreHappy World Down's syndrome Day 2019! It's become my tradition to collate all the stories about all the legends of the Down's syndrome community I've written about in the past year, to mark this wonderful, worldwide celebration. I have written about amazing children like Max, who I wrote about over Christmas for Best and Chat, who is just about the most gorgeous little elf in the world.
Read MoreHow adorbs is Henry? Emily had to fight to have her voice heard when she found out prenatally that he had Down's syndrome. She was urged far too many times to have a termination... but she knew her own mind and her love for her unborn son was never in question. Once he was born, Emily was asked if she wanted him adopted.
Read MoreI've worked with the incredible Rich family before, but last time, the story had hope and promise... We thought the pioneering treatment little Jess and Nicole were on might change the world for generations of kids with rare genetic diseases. But now, the NHS has refused to fund the treatment which leaves these girls at a perilous crossroads.
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