Connor, 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. Then, we found out he had a heart defect and I started t
Jack’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 mission of
Hannah, You Make Me Better
“Hannah has Down syndrome, and by God’s good design, she is sacred and set apart for His glory. – Our little Hannie makes me and my family better by reminding us of t
Emily, You Make Me Better
Emily was born two months after my daughter, Miranda. Her mother and I had been dear friends for years before that. I met Emily the night she was born, and since then, she has made
Cecelia, You Make Me Better
“On April 25, 2023, I sent my husband the article introducing the first Barbie made with Down syndrome. Being a Special Education teacher I found this display of inclusivity
10,000 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 for our organization, and want to thank
I’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 in 2017, “I’m Thankful They Weren’t Wrong“. Even
Matt, You Make Me Better
The moment I heard the words “We think your baby has Down syndrome” my heart stopped. It was 2 am, and I had given birth to my beautiful baby boy three hours earlier. Tired fro
Made With Love Documentary
We’re excited to share a new documentary featuring our Founder & CEO, Carissa Carroll! Carissa shares a powerful interview on the mission of Jack’s Basket and her e
Riva, You Make Me Better
8 months ago we weren’t sure what God was doing. Riva was born in a beautiful water birth and it was a glorious moment— we were over the moon. Shortly after the excitement of b