Trisomy 21 Program Patient Stories

A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Bryant’s family received a wake-up call from the staff at the Trisomy 21 Program. Instead of steadily improving since his last visit, Bryant’s behavior had become troublesome, he’d gained a significant amount of weight and his blood work was concerning.

Kathryn has overcome more in her 17 years than most do in a lifetime. Learn how CHOP helped her and her family face each new challenge.

When Mia's baby was born with Down syndrome, she worried about her daughter's future. Today, Ava, 19, is a student at Penn State.

In a season of sorrow, Cameron was — and is — a joyful presence.

Neva, an 11-year-old with Down syndrome, is confident, full of joy and ready for anything, with the support of her family.

For 15-year-old Eve, every day is a new adventure and she can't wait to see what's next: fashion, sports or travel.

When Brody was born, his parents were shocked to learn he had Down syndrome. Today, they've learned to embrace the unexpected with their 12-year-old son.

Over the past few years, Audrey has met all her milestones — and now she is preparing for the 2019 CHOP Buddy Walk®.