Nora, You Make Me Better
When Nora was born, we were told shortly after that she had Down syndrome. I remember asking if she would...
Read MoreBellamy’s CHD Story
Hello families! My name is Leah and our daughter, Bellamy, is a 4-year-old beauty who happens to have an extra...
Read MoreMiles, You Make Me Better
Miles makes everyone better! I think a common theme with Down syndrome, or knowing someone with Down syndrome is that...
Read MoreBecoming an Advocate – Liam’s CHD Story
https://vimeo.com/1057577783?share=copy#t=0 Up next in our “Heart Warrior Wednesday” series is Liam! His mom, Rebecca, shares the journey they have been...
Read More“Coming Home” – Josh’s CHD Story
Coming Home “She’s going to need open heart surgery soon after she’s born,” said Ashley. I heard the quiver in...
Read MoreCelebrating Our Heart Warriors – Elijah’s Story
February is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Month. About 50% of babies with Down syndrome will be born with some form...
Read MoreConnor, You Make Me Better
Initially, I wasn’t phased by the news that our son would have Down syndrome when we received our prenatal diagnosis....
Read MoreJack’s Basket Turns Uncertainty Into Celebration for Parents of Newborns with Down Syndrome – Good Day PA ABC27 – 1/24/25
https://vimeo.com/1050137612?share=copy#t=0 Founder & CEO Carissa Carroll and Basket Recipient/Basket Delivery Parent Crystal Christman join Good Day PA to share the...
Read More“Congratulations!”
“Doesn’t it feel insensitive to say “congratulations” when the family is struggling with the new diagnosis?” This is a question...
Read MoreHannah, You Make Me Better
“Hannah has Down syndrome, and by God’s good design, she is sacred and set apart for His glory. – Our...
Read MoreOur 2024 Highlights…
2024 has been a year full of exciting milestones and celebrations for Jack’s Basket! As we get ready to ring...
Read MoreEmily, You Make Me Better
Emily was born two months after my daughter, Miranda. Her mother and I had been dear friends for years before...
Read MoreCecelia, You Make Me Better
“On April 25, 2023, I sent my husband the article introducing the first Barbie made with Down syndrome. Being a...
Read More10,000 Babies In 10 Years…
Earlier this month, Jack’s Basket celebrated the monumental milestone of delivering our 10,000th basket! This is such a special moment...
Read MoreI’m (Still) Thankful They Weren’t Wrong
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving here in the U.S., it seemed fitting to revisit a post I wrote back...
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