From the JB Team: Celebrating Mother’s Day
Did you know that, in addition to Carissa, two members of our team are also raising children with Down syndrome?! Lauren, our Medical Education Coordinator, received a Jack’s
Guest Post: Designed for this Journey
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we’re highlighting the experiences of some of the incredible moms in our Jack’s Basket community. Liza’s son, Micah, recei
Carissa Receives Betsy Goodwin Award
We are honored to share that our Founder & CEO, Carissa Carroll, is the recipient of the 2026 Betsy Goodwin Award for Outstanding Impact from the National Down Syndrome Society
Jack’s Basket on WWSB Tampa – 3/21/26
Basket Delivery Parent, Lora Sigman, joined WWSB in Tampa on World Down Syndrome Day to share her story and how she hopes her role helps more families feel seen, supported, and cel
Luca, You Make Me Better
I’ll never forget the moment I sat in my car outside of our house, on the phone with my midwife, as she explained that blood tests revealed there was a 98% chance our baby had Tr
Carissa Carroll Earns Global Recognition
Jack's Basket Founder Receives Honors from National Down Syndrome Society, Inc. Magazine, Hearts of Joy International, and People Magazine
Jack’s Basket in People Magazine
Jack’s Basket Founder & CEO, Carissa Carroll, was featured in the March 9th edition of People Magazine as one of their “Women Changing the World”. The piece s
Norah, You Make Me Better
Norah just had her first birthday in December, 2025! She has been strong and feisty since day one, defying odds and amazing us constantly. We have never put any limits on her, nor
Zoey, You Make Me Better
Zoey and Edward are our twins, conceived through IVF. At twelve weeks, an NIPT test revealed markers indicating that Zoey might have Down syndrome. We were overwhelmed and heartbro
Frank, You Make Me Better
Frank is our first child, and we were completely and utterly shocked when the doctors told us he had Down syndrome. We truly had no idea. We can’t imagine a world without Mr. Fra