The incredible European basketball champions with Down syndrome
The inspirational Italian champions with Down syndrome show their athletic prowess for the world to see.
Reported by Aleteia: "The Italian national basketball team has just beaten Finland 34-18 to become European champions, having already won the World Championships in 2018, 2019, and 2022. And this weekend, they also notched up another big win to gain their third European gold medal." Read the full article here.
PITTSBURGH — An online petition is calling for state lawmakers to implement a “purple alert” system after a 17-year-old girl with Down syndrome went missing in downtown Pittsburgh over the weekend. Kayla Durler was found safely on Saturday by community volunteers, but those who were a part of the search say a “purple alert” system specifically designed to help find children and adults with intellectual disabilities would have made a difference.
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