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February 25, 2025
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Bellamy’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 21st chromosome!   In the early weeks of our pregnancy, we were inf

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February 17, 2025
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Miles, You Make Me Better

Miles makes everyone better! I think a common theme with Down syndrome, or knowing someone with Down syndrome is that they have the gift of slowing down time. Miles takes life and

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February 17, 2025
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Becoming 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 on between his

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February 7, 2025
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“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 her voice as we spoke on the phone. I had been connected with

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February 5, 2025
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Celebrating 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 of heart defect. Each week this month we’ll be sharing

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January 30, 2025
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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

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January 24, 2025
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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

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January 24, 2025
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“Congratulations!”

“Doesn’t it feel insensitive to say “congratulations” when the family is struggling with the new diagnosis?” This is a question I have been asked many times since

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January 17, 2025
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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

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December 17, 2024
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Our 2024 Highlights…

2024 has been a year full of exciting milestones and celebrations for Jack’s Basket! As we get ready to ring in 2025, it felt fitting to reflect on some of the highlights from th

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