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For generations, parents of children with Down syndrome (DS) were told not to get their hopes up.
A teacher dances with students with Down syndrome as part of physical exercises at a school in Batangas city, Philippines, on March 14, 2025. Ezra Acayan/Getty Images
Andrew Daub
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Andrew Daub and his wife, Catherine, are parents to eight amazing children—including their youngest, Iron Will, who has Down syndrome. They are also the co-founders of Team Iron Will. Learn more about the mission at TeamIronWill.org, on Instagram @willsjourney21 or on X @theresolutelife