84. Michelle Sie Whitten on Creating the Global DS Foundation, Media Representation, + More

After giving birth to her daughter with Down Syndrome, Michelle Sie Whitten noticed a gap in medical research and quality healthcare for people with DS. And from that moment on, she sought to fill that gap by co-founding the Global Down Syndrome Foundation -- the leading organization dedicated to research, medical care, education, and advocacy for people rockin’ an extra chromosome! We’re so grateful to have her on the podcast for a conversation about the beginning of Global, the “Be Beautiful Be Yourself” fashion show, DS in the media, and so much more! Be sure to check out all things Global Down Syndrome by visiting globaldownsyndrome.org or emailing [email protected] with your medical/research questions. __ Connect with the Global Down Syndrome Foundation Website Instagram Facebook Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show happening on November 14! Covid-19 and Down Syndrome Email [email protected] with your medical / research questions! Learn more about Michelle Sie Whitten here. LET’S CHAT Email [email protected] with your questions and Good News for future episodes. SPONSOR: JONAS PAUL EYEWEAR Jonas Paul Eyewear makes stylish glasses for kids and teens! We’re sure you’ll love them just as much as our families do! The frames even perfectly fit our kiddos with Down Syndrome thanks to their unique adjustable tips. Head on over to jonaspauleyewear.com and use code THELUCKYFEW15 for 15% off your order! HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email [email protected] for more information! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theluckyfewpod/support