GLOBAL is the largest non-profit in the U.S. working to save lives and dramatically improve health outcomes for people with Down syndrome.

Denver, CO
Joined October 2010
🎧 October is #AudiologyAwarenessMonth! Help advance hearing & balance research in people with Down syndrome! πŸ”¬ Appointments in Indianapolis, Oct. 29–Nov. 3. Hearing test + blood draw; compensation provided. @CrnicInstitute πŸ“… Schedule today: bit.ly/HearinginDS πŸ’™πŸ’›
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πŸ“°βœ¨ MAKING HEADLINES! @ArlingtonMag is putting one of our incredible #BeBeautifulBeYourself Fashion Show models in the spotlight!🌟Counting down to GLOBAL’s most magical night of the year Nov. 7, we are SO excited to celebrate Aviella! πŸ‘‰ Read her story: bit.ly/3W1rzia
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πŸ’™πŸ’› October is a month FILLED with community, connection & celebrating #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth! GLOBAL Vice President of Strategic Alliances David Tolleson joined hundreds of enthusiastic participants @dsagws Buddy Walk, celebrating the incredible Down syndrome community!
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πŸŽ‰ It's time to spotlight our 2026 GLOBAL Education Award Recipients! πŸ‘ Join us in celebrating this year's incredible recipients and the difference they're making in their communities! Meet the incredible organizations: bit.ly/4dRdlGJ
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πŸ“£ THE BUZZ IS BUILDING! GLOBAL was in the spotlight yesterday @CBSLosAngeles w/ @caterinatweets & Kennedy Garcia ahead of the 19th Annual #BeBeautifulBeYourself Fashion Show on November 7! πŸŒŸπŸ‘ Watch the full interview πŸ‘‰ cbsn.ws/4z8AwVJ
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GLOBAL was honored to attend the annual IN Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education Tailgate celebrating inclusive higher education programs & opportunities for students w/ #IDD across Colorado! πŸ’™πŸ’› Learn about the #GLOBALInclusiveProgram @RegisUniversity: bit.ly/3YyCA9b
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β˜€οΈ A little sunshine, a wonderful crowd & a lot of inclusion! We’re looking back on a beautiful day last weekend at the Step Up for #DownSyndrome Walk hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida in downtown Orlando! Are you a GLOBAL Member? bit.ly/3pjmvpi
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πŸ’‘October is #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth & a reminder that creating inclusive workplaces isn't just the right thing to do, it's a powerful way to strengthen businesses AND communities. 🀝 Read more from @hotelbusiness ➑️ bit.ly/4eZvYJI
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πŸ‘πŸΌ BIG round of applause for our next THREE #BeBeautifulBeYourself Fashion Show Models, featuring Kate Winfield, Tucker Emry & Daniel Walshe, who will ROCK the runway on Sat. Nov. 7! Sponsor a model and help make their night unforgettable ➑️ bit.ly/4eIxP2W ✨
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πŸ’™πŸ’› Radiant, joyful, fearless DeOndra Dixon lit up every room she walked into. Today marks 6 years since we lost her & we miss her every day. Beloved #GLOBALAmbassador, first-ever Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award recipient & unforgettable woman! πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/4zCZo8n
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month! 🦷✨ Oral health is a vital to overall wellness for individuals w/ #DownSyndrome & we are grateful for experts like Dr. Nicholas Gagner @DenverHealthMed dedicated to compassionate, high-quality dental care! bit.ly/4pyuwBg
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Advocacy in action! πŸ’™πŸ’› Earlier this month, GLOBAL’s David Tolleson joined advocates in D.C. for the @NDSC Policy Summit, two days of learning, connection and action to advance policies supporting people with Down syndrome.
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πŸŒΈπŸŽ‚ Happy Birthday @caterinatweets! πŸ’– From @GreysABC to advocating w/ our #GLOBALFamily in DC, Caterina uses her platform to champion people with #DownSyndrome πŸ’™πŸ’› We can’t wait to celebrate with her Nov. 7 at the #BeBeautifulBeYourself Fashion Show! ✨ bit.ly/3Ta815q
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πŸ’– Keep the love coming for our next round of #BeBeautifulBeYourself Fashion Show Models! Heather Michaelson, Caleb Casburn, Caleb Brunning, and Jill Wright will rock the runway on Sat. Nov. 7! ✨ Read all about them and all our #GLOBALModels ➑️ bit.ly/3QZXafb
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πŸŽ™οΈπŸ’«We’re LIVE on @COandCO9 w/ @toryshulman πŸ“Ί Watch the full segment: bit.ly/4hL6SQ3 GLOBAL’s Co-Founder & CEO Michelle Sie Whitten, 2026 Co-Chair Edit Viski-Hanka & three GORGEOUS models tease the runway for our upcoming #BeBeautifulBeYourself Fashion Show Nov. 7! ✨
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πŸŽ‰ Happy 23rd to our unstoppable #GLOBALAmbassador Walt Snodgrass! 🌍✨ DJ, athlete, advocate, global traveler & runway star. He continue to shine wherever life takes him! πŸ’›πŸ’™ Here’s to another year of adventures, waves 🌊, music 🎢 & making your mark! πŸŽ‚ bit.ly/4o0Drd3
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πŸ’» LAST CALL to register for TOMORROW's #GLOBALWebinar, β€œPromising Results from The First Down Syndrome Regression Disorder Clinical Trial & Upcoming Clinical Trial Opportunities,” w/ Dr. Espinosa of @CrnicInstitute | 12PM MT. Presented by @GlaukosCorp ✨ bit.ly/47pc2IO
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🏈 It’s Football Sunday, Broncos Country! πŸ’™πŸ§‘ Our hearts are FULL seeing these beautiful photos of @Broncos captain & linebacker @alexsingleton49 w/ his amazing sister, Ashley, who happens to have #DownSyndrome! Check out the ultimate #Broncos experience: bit.ly/3V1UdMX
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πŸ₯‡ From gold medalist & now a 2026 #GLOBALModel who is shining BRIGHT in her local community of Key West, FL 🌴 Meet Sailor Tracey, a kind and brave 12-year-old who is making waves in & out of the pool. πŸ’™πŸ’› Read her inspiring @keysweekly story πŸ“°πŸ’« bit.ly/4rQYEcu
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πŸ’Ž GET READY to meet the next FOUR fabulous & amazing 2026 #BeBeautifulBeYourself Fashion Show Models! Kennedy Garcia, Mason Schermerhorn, Guion Mascovits & Aviella Simpkins are ready to take on the runway Nov. 7! πŸ’«πŸ’“ Read all about our #GLOBALModels ➑️ bit.ly/3QZXafb
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