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Reserve Your Table at the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, the Largest Down Syndrome Fundraiser in the World<\/em><\/p>\n

Denver, Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Down Syndrome Foundation<\/a>\u00a0(GLOBAL) is honored to announce exciting celebrity additions to attend their annual\u00a0Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show<\/i><\/a>,<\/i>\u00a0the largest Down syndrome fundraiser in the world: Woody Harrelson<\/b><\/a>, Academy Award-nominated actor; Jessica Biel<\/b><\/a>, Emmy-nominated actor and producer;\u00a0Laura Linney<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0<\/b>Academy Award-nominated and award-winning television and film actress;\u00a0Bobby Farrelly<\/b><\/a>, acclaimed film director, screenwriter, and producer; and beloved actors Madison Tevlin<\/b>, Max Carver<\/b>, Matthew Von der Ahe<\/b>, Kevin Iannucci<\/b>, and James Keith<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The award-winning event is co-chaired by Carol and Dominic Capuano<\/b>, and Gia Price<\/b>, and will be held on\u00a0Saturday, November 16th<\/sup><\/b>\u00a0at the\u00a0Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel<\/b>. Proceeds will benefit GLOBAL\u2019s life-saving and transformative research and medical care. Tables, tickets, and model sponsorships are limited, so please reserve and purchase today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The full slate<\/a> of celebrities includes previously announced John C. McGinley<\/b>,\u00a0<\/i>award-winning film and TV actor;\u00a0Caterina Scorsone<\/b>, beloved actress from the longest primetime TV drama on ABC,\u00a0Grey\u2019s Anatomy,\u00a0<\/i>and her castmates Alexis Floyd<\/b>, Anthony Hill<\/b>, and Niko Terho<\/b>; Amanda Booth<\/b>, model and actress; actor Shelley Hennig<\/b>; Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Mikayla and Vika; Miss Colorado for America April Hawkins; and award-winning local NBC anchors\u00a0Kim Christiansen\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0Tom Green,\u00a0<\/b>who will emcee the event.<\/p>\n

The event will honor:\u00a0Zaya Biel<\/b><\/a>,<\/b>\u00a0the GLOBAL Ambassador who will be escorted down the runway by her amazing Auntie Jessica Biel<\/b>; Woody Harrelson,<\/b> and\u00a0Sofia Sanchez<\/b><\/a>, GLOBAL\u2019s Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Awardees. Zaya is a fiery five-year-old who lives in Cabo, Mexico with her mom, dad, and three-year-old brother Ziggy. Having overcome serious health challenges as an infant, Ambassador Zaya has blossomed into a vivacious young girl with a passion for dancing and zest for life. She loves spending time with her family, especially her little brother, and together they enjoy sunset walks, horseback riding, and yoga. She and her family will work closely with GLOBAL to make sure it raises both funds and awareness towards elongating life and improving health outcomes for children and adults with Down syndrome.<\/p>\n

Academy Award-nominated actor Woody Harrelson<\/strong> and Ukrainian American actress, model, author, and self-advocate Sofia Sanchez<\/strong> will receive GLOBAL\u2019s highest merit honor\u2014the\u00a0Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award<\/i>.\u00a0Past recipients<\/a>\u00a0include\u00a0Jamie Foxx<\/b>,\u00a0DeOndra Dixon<\/b>,\u00a0Madison Tevlin<\/b>,\u00a0Bobby Farrelly<\/b>,\u00a0Caterina Scorsone<\/b>,\u00a0Eric Dane<\/b>,\u00a0Jamie Brewer,<\/b>\u00a0Colin Farrell<\/b>,\u00a0Tim Harris<\/b>,\u00a0John Lynch<\/b>,\u00a0Zack Gottsagen<\/b>,\u00a0John C. McGinley<\/b>,\u00a0Karen Gaffney<\/b>,\u00a0Eva Longoria<\/b>,\u00a0Frank Stephens, Kyra Phillips<\/b>,\u00a0Mari\u00e1n \u00c1vila\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0Beverly Johnson.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are deeply grateful to our celebrities \u2013 some, such as Caterina Scorsone and John C. McGinley, have children with Down syndrome, and others, such as the brilliant cast of the film Champions<\/i>, are also self-advocates. All of them understand that we have to fight for equity for our children and adults,\u201d says GLOBAL President and CEO, Michelle Sie Whitten. \u201cThis event allows us to fund science and medical care that is elongating life and improving health outcomes. This is only possible with support from our amazing donors, Congressional and NIH Champions, passionate self-advocates and families, and our brilliant researchers and medical professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n

The evening will feature exclusive silent and live auction items, a sumptuous reception and sit-down dinner, and the inspiring fashion show featuring celebrities and 20+ beautiful and brilliant models with Down syndrome.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show<\/i>\u00a0is the largest Down syndrome fundraiser in the world with over 1,400 attendees. Proceeds go to GLOBAL\u2019s life-saving research and medical care through its affiliates \u2013\u00a0Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome<\/b>,\u00a0Colorado University Alzheimer\u2019s and Cognition Center,<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0Anna and John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome<\/b>, all on the Anschutz Medical Campus.<\/p>\n

Various levels of Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show tickets, table sponsorships (including VIP levels), and model sponsorships are available at\u00a0<\/i>www.bebeautifulbeyourself.org<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

For celebrity interviews, additional information, imagery, or to cover the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, please contact\u00a0<\/i>trishdavis0707@gmail.com<\/i><\/a>,\u00a0For more information on the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, please visit\u00a0<\/i>www.globaldownsyndrome.org<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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About Global Down Syndrome Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n

The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is the largest non-profit in the U.S. working to save lives and dramatically improve health outcomes for people with Down syndrome. GLOBAL has donated more than $32 million to establish the first Down syndrome research institute supporting over 400 scientists and over 2,500 patients with Down syndrome from 33 states and 10 countries. Working closely with Congress and the National Institutes of Health, GLOBAL is the lead advocacy organization in the U.S. for Down syndrome research and care. GLOBAL has a membership of over 100 Down syndrome organizations worldwide, and is part of a network of Affiliates \u2013 the\u202fCrnic Institute for Down Syndrome<\/a>, the\u202fSie Center for Down Syndrome<\/a>, and the\u202fUniversity of Colorado Alzheimer\u2019s and Cognition Center<\/a>\u202f\u2013 all on the Anschutz Medical Campus.<\/p>\n

GLOBAL\u2019s widely circulated medical publications include\u202fGlobal Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome<\/a><\/i>,\u202fPrenatal & Newborn Down Syndrome Information<\/a><\/i>\u00a0and the award-winning magazine\u202fDown Syndrome WorldTM<\/sup><\/a><\/i>. GLOBAL also organizes the annual\u00a0AcceptAbility Gala<\/a><\/i>\u00a0in Washington DC, and the annual\u00a0Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show<\/a><\/i>,<\/i> the largest Down syndrome fundraiser in the world. Visit globaldownsyndrome.org and follow us on social media (Facebook & X: @GDSFoundation<\/a>, Instagram:\u00a0@globaldownsyndrome<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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