By Ashlianna Kreiner | May 28, 2021 | 2:56pm EDT
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(CNS News) On May 25, State Rep. Kate Klunk (R-York County) led the Pennsylvania House Health Committee in approving “Down syndrome protection legislation,” HB 1500, by a vote of 15-10. The bill, which prohibits the abortion of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome or based on sex, is now being considered by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
As the legislation states, “An abortion shall not be deemed a necessary abortion if any of the following apply: (i) The abortion is sought because of the sex of the unborn child. (ii) The abortion is sought because the unborn child receives a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.”
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DENVER, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today, Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced its Ambassadors and its initial celebrity lineup for the virtual
Saturday, November 13. The marquee event is the largest fundraiser for Down syndrome in the world, raising over $22 million to date for life-saving and transformative research and medical care. Models with Down syndrome, Hollywood celebrities, renowned athletes, and philanthropists from all over the world will join GLOBAL to be inspired and to raise funds for people with Down syndrome
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During the fashion show, 27 brilliant and beautiful models with Down syndrome will rock the runway. The event will honor GLOBAL
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About Sophiola
Sophia Pineda is a young lady with a passion for art, dancing, music, family, friends, and fun. She also happens to have Down syndrome.
As a baby her health was precarious; her fighting spirit showed through as she overcame those early struggles. Before Sophia was born she was diagnosed with very severe heart defects. Any one of them could have been fatal. She was born literally with half a heart. Luck and divine providence brought us to Dr. Mary Donofrio, our longtime and beloved cardiologist. Under her care and guidance, Sophia had two open-heart surgeries before she was two years old. Despite several subsequent surgeries, other hospitalizations, and medical challenges, she s an active and strong young teen.
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