Tag: Down syndrome
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Local charity spotlight: Amina Grace Memorial Fund
Deeply rooted in community, the Amina Grace Memorial Fund works to change the way the world sees people with differing abilities The background: The moment Amina Grace was born and her parents, Maura Cullen and Munawar Ali, saw her beautiful face, they realized she had Down syndrome. They were unfamiliar with the road that lay ... -
Feel-good focus: With an emphasis on promoting inclusivity for those with special needs, Meaningful Muffins by Ella raises awareness and funds for local nonprofits. And did we mention it’s operated by a 16-year-old?
“Feel-good focus” is a series of feature articles celebrating local residents who are doing good things for others By Trent Modglin It took me all of about two minutes into my visit with Ella Goldklang to begin to question her honesty. Sitting in her living room with Ella and her mom, Michelle, I thought to ...


