March 2026 Press Release
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World Down Syndrome Day: Why 3/21 Matters and How You Can Help Change the Narrative
Every year on March 21, our community celebrates World Down Syndrome Day, a date that holds special meaning because 3/21 represents the third copy of the 21st chromosome, which lea
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
More Than What You See
There are moments when the world talks about people like my son as if they are a statistic. As if they are conditions.As if they are burdens to be managed.As if their existence is
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
Samuel, You Make Me Better
Before Samuel’s arrival, we already had three children, and adding a fourth seemed like a simple addition. However, we discovered Samuel’s diagnosis almost halfway through our
You’re Not Alone
There are some weeks that carry more weight than others.This one does, for many reasons. This week marks eight years since Jack’s Uncle Andrew died unexpectedly and tragically. W
Margaret, You Make Me Better
To sum up our journey from the last 18 months is nearly impossible, as I am certain I could fill a book. It began with the shock of double pink lines on a home pregnancy test at th