In this episode of The Hope Story Podcast we talk with Emily Kessler, one of Hope Story's Hope Advocates, about her story of adoption a daughter with Down syndrome. Check out this episode show notes at http://hopestory.org/emily-kessler-ep-19

Five Ways to Create Awareness for Down Syndrome Awareness Month (and Every Month!)

Oct 13th, 2020 14m 36s

In this episode of The Hope Story Podcast we share five ways for parents of children of Down syndrome to create awareness for Down syndrome awareness month (and every month.) Be sure to check out this episodes show notes by visiting show notes

Hope Advocate Spotlight: Jenny Gatchell; Mom of a Daughter with Down Syndrome

Sep 21st, 2020 27m 24s

In this episode of The Hope Story Podcast we talk with Jenny Gatchell, one of Hope Story's Hope Advocates, about being a mom of a daughter with Down syndrome. Check out this episode show notes at http://hopestory.org/jenny-gatchell-ep-17

Seven Lessons I've Learned From Being a Parent of a Child With Down Syndrome

Aug 24th, 2020 22m 28s

In this episode of The Hope Story Podcast Rick Smith shares seven lessons he has learned from being a parent of a child with Down syndrome. Be sure to check out the show notes by visiting https://hopestory.org/seven-lessons-ep-16

Preeti Gandhi from Hope Story’s “To the Next Me” World Down Syndrome Day Video

Aug 10th, 2020 29m 54s

In this episode of The Hope Story Podcast we talk with Preeti Gandhi from Hope Story's "To the Next Me" World Down Syndrome Day Video about being the mother of a child with Down syndrome. Be sure to check out the show notes by visiting https://

Hope Advocate Spotlight: Cynthia Garcia

Jul 27th, 2020 24m 28s

In this episode of The Hope Story Podcast we talk with Cynthia Garcia, one of Hope Story's Hope Advocates, about being a mom of a daughter with Down syndrome. Check out this episode show notes at http://hopestory.org/cynthia-garcia-ep-14

Hope Advocate Spotlight: Natalie Jones; Mom of a Son With Down Syndrome

Jul 13th, 2020 33m 29s

In this episode of The Hope Story Podcast we talk with Natalie Jones, one of Hope Story's Hope Advocates, about being a mom of a son with Down syndrome. Check out this episode show notes at http://hopestory.org/natalie-jones-ep-13

Hope Advocate Spotlight: Antwanetta Alford-Steward

Jun 29th, 2020 18m 25s

In this episode of The Hope Story Podcast we talk with Antwanetta Alford-Steward, one of Hope Story's Hope Advocates, about being a mom of a son with Down syndrome. Check out this episode show notes at http://hopestory.org/antwanetta-alford-ste

Five Things That Everyone Must Do for a Successful IEP Meeting: Catherine Whitcher

Jun 15th, 2020 28m 16s

In this week's episode we talk with Catherine Whitcher, IEP Mentor, about five things everyone must do for a successful IEP meeting. Be sure to check out the show notes at https://hopestory.org/catherine-whitcher-ep-11

Carissa Carroll: Founder of Jack's Basket; A Nonprofit Celebrating Babies With Down Syndrome

Jun 1st, 2020 37m 39s

In this episode we talk with Carissa Carroll, the Founder of Jack's Basket; a nonprofit celebrating babies with Down syndrome. Be sure to visit the show notes at https://hopestory.org/carissa-carroll-ep-10

Hope Advocate Spotlight: Lauren Shelor

May 18th, 2020 34m 44s

In this episode of The Hope Story Podcast we talk with Lauren Shelor, one of Hope Story's Hope Advocates, about being a mom of a son with Down syndrome. Check out this episode show notes at http://hopestory.org/lauren-shelor-episode-9

The Biggest Problem Facing People with Down syndrome and How Hope Story is Working to Solve It

May 4th, 2020 18m 11s

In this episode of The Hope Story Podcast we talk about the biggest problem facing people with Down syndrome and how Hope Story is working to solve it. Be sure to check out the show notes by visiting https://hopestory.org/rick-smith-ep-8

Darla Lawrence on Her COVID-19 Recovery and Raising a Child With Down Syndrome

Apr 20th, 2020 34m 33s

On this episode Darla Lawrence talks about her COVID-19 diagnosis and recovery as well as her story of raising a child with Down syndorme. Be sure to check out the show notes at https://hopestory.org/darla-lawrence-ep-7

Hope Advocate Spotlight: Sam Breithaupt

Apr 6th, 2020 31m 11s

In this episode of the Hope Story Podcast we talk with Sam Breithaupt, one of our Hope Advocates, about her journey raising Emery, her daughter born with Down syndorme! Part of Emery's journey involves a tracheostomy and a surgery to repair an

COVID-19 and Down Syndrome: What You Need to Know with Pediatrician, Dr. Abbie Smith

Mar 19th, 2020 27m 4s

In this episode Dr. Abbie Smith (a pediatrician and mother of a child with Down syndrome) shares what parents need to know about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Down syndrome. Check out the show notes by visiting https://hopestory.org/covid-19-ep-5

Erin Book Mullen on Lobbying for Increased Down Syndrome Research Funding, Down Syndrome and Childhood Leukemia

Mar 9th, 2020 38m 50s

In this episode we talk to Erin Book Mullen about being a DC Lobbyist who works to increase funding for Down syndrome research. Erin led the effort with the Global Down Syndrome Foundation to secure the first-ever Congressional hearing on Down

John’s Crazy Socks Co-Founder: Mark Cronin

Feb 24th, 2020 53m 29s

In this episode we interview Mark Cronin, the co-founder of John's Crazy Socks. John's Crazy Socks is a multi-million dollar company sock ran by Mark and his son with Down syndrome, John. In this episode Mark talks about their business and abou

The Father of the First Person With Down Syndrome to Run for Public Office: Michael Russell

Feb 10th, 2020 25m 30s

In this episode we talk with Michael Russell, the father of the first person with Down syndrome (Bryan Russell) to run for public office. Learn more about about Hope Story at https://hopestory.org

"Noah's Mom," Co-Founder of Hope Story, and Pediatrician: Dr. Abbie Smith

Jan 27th, 2020 43m 54s

In this episode we talk with Abbie Smith, a mother of three children (one of which who was born with Down syndrome,) a pediatrician, and the co-founder of Hope Story. Learn more about about Hope Story at https://hopestory.org

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