Caregiver Spotlight - Mary My daughter is my world. She inspires me by not letting anything phase her. She takes me on many activities and events and always gives it her all; always focusing on the positives and just enjoying what she does and being with her friends. She's done so many plays and [...]
A New Cause to Champion The Christopher Smith Foundation is collaborating with the Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC) at the University of Southern California and with Cleveland Clinic/ Lou Ruvo Brain Institute in support of cutting-edge research. The partnership supports biomarker studies that track how beta-amyloid drives Alzheimer’s in trisomy 21 and explores protective [...]
Caregiver Spotlight - Lilly This is just one small example of our story: During the COVID-19 epidemic, we were all infected. Cathleen was the most serious at that time. However, she was very strong. Not only did she take all her medicine well, but she also tried to take care of her grandmother. She has [...]
Caregiver Spotlight - Tanya Raina has changed my life in many ways. She has made me that strong person that I am today. She continues to amaze me with her perseverance. She made me realize that there's no limitations in what we can do in life. I continue learning everyday about myself raising her. [...]
A Tribute to Christopher: A Life of Purpose and Inspiration On May 15, my beautiful son came into this world, defying incredible odds and leaving an indelible mark on everyone he touched. From the moment of his birth, Christopher faced daunting challenges - a congenital heart defect, respiratory failure, and Down syndrome. Many feared for [...]
I see you every day, my son. Six years have passed since you left us, yet your presence lingers. ❤I see you my sweet boy at the break of dawn, when the sun ignites the city with its fiery glow. ❤I see you in the compassion of countless friends who honor your memory [...]
Sometimes it’s not so special to be special Just like many others, as a mother of a son with complex disabilities, I had to learn a whole new language in order to navigate through the maze of special schools, special circumstances, and special services. Like many others, I found that being special is not so [...]
Be the spark that can ignite a nation. Newly made parents of a child born with special needs, quickly learn that navigating the world that has put up barriers to inclusion and general support can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. From the initial diagnosis to the ongoing search for the right resources and [...]
Happy Birthday Chris Today May 15 is the day my son Christopher was born. 5 year ago today, our family held a Celebration of his spectacular life. Christopher was a special young man. Sweet and kind, resilient and brave, he loved everyone he met. His work on earth was inspirational, as he fought through disability [...]
The Christopher Smith Foundation is pleased to announce our April Caregiver of the Month, Veronica Fiscus.She was nominated by Peter Wittingham of the Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada. Here is what he had to say about her:Veronica, is the primary caregiver for her brother, Matt (diagnosed with Down syndrome), and also her aging dad, [...]
