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
Advocacy in action! 💙💛 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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🌸🎂 Happy Birthday @caterinatweets! 💖 From @GreysABC to advocating w/ our #GLOBALFamily in DC, Caterina uses her platform to champion people with #DownSyndrome 💙💛 We can’t wait to celebrate with her Nov. 7 at the #BeBeautifulBeYourself Fashion Show! ✨ bit.ly/3Ta815q
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💖 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 ➡️ bit.ly/3QZXafb
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🎙️💫We’re LIVE on @COandCO9 w/ @toryshulman 📺 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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🎉 Happy 23rd to our unstoppable #GLOBALAmbassador Walt Snodgrass! 🌍✨ DJ, athlete, advocate, global traveler & runway star. He continue to shine wherever life takes him! 💛💙 Here’s to another year of adventures, waves 🌊, music 🎶 & making your mark! 🎂 bit.ly/4o0Drd3
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💻 LAST CALL to register for TOMORROW's #GLOBALWebinar, “Promising 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! 💙🧡 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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🥇 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. 💙💛 Read her inspiring @keysweekly story 📰💫 bit.ly/4rQYEcu
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💎 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! 💫💓 Read all about our #GLOBALModels ➡️ bit.ly/3QZXafb
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☕️ Good coffee. Meaningful work. Stronger communities! 💙💛 #GLOBAL visited MI Work Matters’ Anastasia and Katie’s Coffee Shop & Cafe in Michigan, meeting Cofounder Kelly Rockwell and Voshon, whose employment benefited from GLOBAL’s Employment Award. ✨ Inclusive employment win!
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✨ ONE MONTH until the most magical night of the year! ✨ And we’re adding to the excitement because @ChristianSlater is joining us as a special guest at the #BeBeautifulBeYourself Fashion Show on Nov. 7! 🎬💙💛 📰 Read the exciting updates: bit.ly/4ycsvhc
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🎃✨ We’re loving this duo! Kennedy Garcia, this year’s Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award recipient, and past honoree @caterinatweets had fun at #Huluween — and we can’t wait to see them BOTH at the #BeBeautifulBeYourself Fashion Show on Nov. 7! 🎟️ bit.ly/4osh2X9
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✨ It's time to meet our #BeBeautifulBeYourself models! Letizia is the 2026 #GLOBALAmbassador, works & lives in NYC 🗽 enjoys swimming, tennis & horse riding! 🏇🏻 Clarissa is a high school grad & gold medal winning swimmer!🥇Read more about our models 👉🏻 bit.ly/3QZXafb
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🍂 FALL IS IN THE AIR! 🍁 We’re soaking up every golden moment of this beautiful season and want to see how YOU are celebrating! 📸 From pumpkin patches & apple picking, colorful hikes & cozy family moments, share your favorite photos with us! 🍎🎃 bit.ly/3NsYrse
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💻 Register for the MUST-SEE #GLOBALWebinar, “Promising Results from The First Down Syndrome Regression Disorder Clinical Trial & Upcoming Clinical Trial Opportunities,” w/ Dr. Espinosa of @CrnicInstitute on 10/13 @ 12PM MT. Presented by @GlaukosCorp ✨ bit.ly/47pc2IO
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💙💛 Belonging is at the heart of #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth! Celebrating 50 years of Gateway Down Syndrome Association with Belonging—a stunning book & exhibit capturing the joy, individuality & powerful presence of people with Down syndrome. 📖 gatewaydsa.org/belonging
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💙💛 HELLO, OCTOBER! It’s officially #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth & we’re ready to CELEBRATE! 🌎 Here’s to an incredible month ahead, celebrating the AWESOME people with #DownSyndrome that make this world a better place! 🧦📸 Submit your favorite photos: bit.ly/3NsYrse
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💌 The September Newsletter is HERE! Read the Happy News from another AMAZING month at #GLOBAL and updates that you absolutely will want to know about! ➡️ bit.ly/4hqWlb6
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🌟 THE STARS ARE ALIGNING for the most magical night of the year! Geena Davis, @mariamenounos and Kennedy Garcia are leading an extraordinary lineup at the 2026 #BeBeautifulBeYourself Fashion Show! 📰✨Read the full announcement: bit.ly/4yt9dVM
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🥂 Cheers to another fabulous @TheDSDN Rockin' Moms Retreat! 💙💛 We met hundreds of Rockin’ Moms & hosted a #GLOBALRoundtable, featuring autism & Down syndrome supports, #NIH clinical trial updates, the latest on the immune system, & pediatric dental care! What an AMAZING time!
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