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Presented by Global Down Syndrome Foundation
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
📍 Location: Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
🔗 Learn More & Get Tickets: BeBeautifulBeYourself.org
💙 About the Event
The Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show is the largest fundraiser in the world benefiting individuals with Down syndrome. Each year, this inspiring and star-studded event celebrates the beauty, talent, and achievements of people with Down syndrome, while raising critical funds for life-changing research, medical care, advocacy, and inclusive education.
This year’s show will honor Jeremy’s friend, GLOBAL Ambassador Guion Macsovits, and Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Awardee and actor Kevin Iannucci (best known for his role in Champions). They’ll be joined by a remarkable lineup of celebrity advocates, including:
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🎭 John C. McGinley (Scrubs)
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🎬 Caterina Scorsone (Grey’s Anatomy)
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🧡 Amanda Booth (model & activist)
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🎥 Max Carver (Teen Wolf)
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🌟 Shelley Hennig (Teen Wolf, Days of Our Lives)
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🎤 Kim Christiansen (9News Anchor)
🌟 Why It Matters
Funds raised from this event help the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) continue its groundbreaking work in:
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Advancing medical research at the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome
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Supporting the Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children’s Hospital Colorado
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Educating and empowering families, caregivers, and self-advocates
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Advocating for policy changes and inclusive opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome
Every dollar raised directly contributes to the health, happiness, and rights of individuals with Down syndrome—today and for future generations.
👠 Event Highlights
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A dazzling runway show featuring models with Down syndrome
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Celebrity appearances and inspiring tributes
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Silent and live auctions with exciting items and experiences
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Dinner, entertainment, and powerful storytelling moments
🎟️ Who Should Attend
This is a must-attend for:
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Advocates for disability inclusion
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Families and friends of individuals with Down syndrome
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Supporters of medical research and inclusive education
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Anyone who wants to be part of a night that celebrates diversity, beauty, and love
🔗 More Info & Tickets:
Visit BeBeautifulBeYourself.org for ticket information, sponsorship opportunities, and how to support if you can’t attend in person.
📣 Shared by Additional Needs, Inc.
ANI is not affiliated with this fundraiser. We are proud to share meaningful events like this that uplift the additional needs community and promote inclusion, research, and advocacy for all.
Let’s celebrate and support the incredible individuals who are changing the world—one step on the runway at a time.