World Down Syndrome Day was observed on March 21, or 3/21, a date chosen to reflect the genetic cause of Down syndrome: an extra copy of the 21st chromosome, known as trisomy 21.Down syndrome is the ...

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Every year on March 21, thousands of people gather nationwide for World Down Syndrome Day and celebrate those who have an extra partial (or whole) copy of chromosome ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Friday is World Down Syndrome Day. It is observed on March 21 to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21 chromosome, which causes Down Syndrome. One way everyone is ...

BUCHAREST, Romania — Dozens of models with Down syndrome strutted down a catwalk at a fashion show in Romania’s capital for an evening celebrating style, “atypical beauty” and courage to mark World ...

CHATHAM, Ill. (WAND) - This Friday, March 21st, is known as World Down Syndrome Day. The date symbolizes the three copies of Chromosome 21. For years, many families and individuals have used the day ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana, or DSANI, is celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on Friday, March 21. The celebration in Fort Wayne is taking place at The ...

Brandon Karamanoogian, 6, gets a hug from his grandfather, Ken, of Bedford during the World Down Syndrome Day at the Boys and Girls Club in Concord on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Credit: GEOFF FORESTER ...

The West Alabama Down Syndrome group, or WADS Squad, celebrated World Down Syndrome Day with a dance and pizza. The group began years ago when a mother started taking her son and his friends out for ...

This year, many people in the York community learned that March 21 carries a special significance. The York Area Down Syndrome Association (YADSA) called attention to this by hosting their first World ...

A Utah mom is working to erase the stigma around babies born with Down Syndrome bringing resources, support and love to ...

When Utah Mammoth forward Michael Carcone met the Peterson family last season, he made new friends who would influence his life. Welles, Oakley and Scott Peterson’s 12-year-old son, has Down syndrome.