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welcome to jack’s friends foundation

Dedicated to the well-being of children and parents navigating the journey of Down Syndrome.

My name is Gio Green and this is my beloved husband, Carter. We are honored to dedicate our work to Jack’s Friends Foundation in honor of our beautiful son, Jack William Green.
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Congratulations on your beautiful baby! We are so happy you found yourself here!

My name is Gio Green and this is my beloved husband, Carter. We are honored to dedicate our work to Jack’s Friends Foundation in honor of our beautiful son, Jack William Green. We chose to found Jack’s Friends after our only child was born with Down Syndrome. During our pregnancy, we were informed that Jack would be born with Down Syndrome. Knowing very little about the diagnosis, we eagerly searched for insight and encouragement and were often left at a loss with the search results. Through Jack’s Friends Foundation, our mission is to provide a beacon of light, hope and excitement for expecting parents who need valuable resources and encouraging reminders that their child is a precious gift from God.

The foundation aims to help more parents, families and community members understand the beauty of Down Syndrome so they can welcome and embrace these beautiful children the way we hoped our Jack would be embraced. Although our beautiful Jack joined our Lord and Savior in 2024, we know his legacy doesn’t stop there.

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Our Goals

Provide hope and serve as a resource to parents using proven facts.

Encourage a culture of curiosity to learn more about the wonders of Down Syndrome.

Celebrate the differences of our children and the new club you join when you receive a Down Syndrome diagnosis.

Elevate the general public’s perception of what Down Syndrome really is.

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