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Inspiring Stories
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Theresa Civantos Barber
Mom writes open letter to son whose sister has special needs
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Stefan Czerniecki
Son’s response to his devout mother’s death even surprised a priest
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Sophia Swinford
Join the marathon you can do without running!
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Maria Paola Daud
Soul Station: Discover an old train turned into a friary
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Cerith Gardiner
9 People with Down syndrome who are changing the world
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Jacques Gauthier
Meet the concert pianist who gave up a promising career for God
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Sophia Swinford
Meet an international supermodel with Down syndrome
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Elizabeth Pardi
Creative grandma makes items for homeless from plastic bags
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