A Florida mother, whose son was diagnosed with Down syndrome, shared how a nonprofit gave her the support and resources she needed to be the best parent possible.

Mattel, Inc. announced a new Barbie doll with Down syndrome, the National Down Syndrome Society announced on Tuesday.

The GATE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Jacksonville-based GATE Petroleum Company, and GATE customers raised $40,000 in support of Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

A local preschooler is not only melting hearts, he's making a splash in the Big Apple to raise awareness about the impacts of having a loved one with Down syndrome.