🌟 Inspiring words from @the.sofia.sanchez as she accepts GLOBAL’s highest honor, the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award at our #bebeautifulbeyourself Fashion Show! Sofia spoke from the heart acknowledging how meaningful the honor was given that GLOBAL’s hero Quincy Jones recently passed away. Her final words brought everyone to their feet: “GLOBAL, you are the bravest of us all for paving the way with your research, your medical care, and your advocacy. Thank you to my family, my teachers, and my community for always supporting me. I’m so honored to accept this award and promise to keep spreading hope, love, and kindness.” Congratulations, Sofia! You inspire us all, and we can’t wait to see you continue to change our world for good! 💖 #downsyndromerocks #dsrocks #downsyndromelove #downsyndromeawareness #t21 #GLOBALrocks #downsyndromeworld #downsyndrome #nonprofit #denvernonprofit #downsyndromeresearch
It’s the smiles for us 🥹 Who’s excited for Dear Mom, 2025?! Head to the link in our bio to secure your spot and remember to reach out to your local regional center for help funding! Crossing our fingers we see you there!! 🤍 #dearmom #dearmomconference #downsyndrome #downsyndromemom #downsyndromeawareness #downsyndromelove #downsyndromerocks #nothingdownaboutit #theluckyfew #downrightperfect #downsyndromeadvocate #thisisdownsyndrome #downsyndromediagnosis #dearmomletters #dearmomco #dearmamas #momlife #dearmomletter #dearmamaletter #dearmamaletters #specialneedsmom #specialneedsmoms #specialneedsmama #downsyndromemom #advocatelikeamother #specialneedsparents #specialneedsparenting #specialneedsparent #dearmomcommunity
Power, grace, and authenticity—Sophia Sanchez embodies it all! ✨ Actress, writer, and advocate, she uses her voice to inspire and uplift. Honored to capture her strength in these headshots! From The Hunger Games to the pages of her own powerful books, Sophia proves that courage isn’t just for the arena. Her inspiring reads—You Are Enough, You Are Brave, and You Are Loved—are must-haves, reminding us that self-worth, bravery, and love always triumph. Grab your copies today and let her words spark the revolution within you! #YouAreEnough #YouAreBrave #YouAreLoved #SophiaSanchez #Actress #Writer #Advocate #Empowerment #PortraitPhotography #TheBooksAreInYourFavor
Power, grace, and authenticity—Sophia Sanchez embodies it all! ✨ Actress, writer, and advocate, she uses her voice to inspire and uplift. Honored to capture her strength in these headshots! From The Hunger Games to the pages of her own powerful books, Sophia proves that courage isn’t just for the arena. Her inspiring reads—You Are Enough, You Are Brave, and You Are Loved—are must-haves, reminding us that self-worth, bravery, and love always triumph. Grab your copies today and let her words spark the revolution within you! #YouAreEnough #YouAreBrave #YouAreLoved #SophiaSanchez #Actress #Writer #Advocate #Empowerment #PortraitPhotography #TheBooksAreInYourFavor
Power, grace, and authenticity—Sophia Sanchez embodies it all! ✨ Actress, writer, and advocate, she uses her voice to inspire and uplift. Honored to capture her strength in these headshots! From The Hunger Games to the pages of her own powerful books, Sophia proves that courage isn’t just for the arena. Her inspiring reads—You Are Enough, You Are Brave, and You Are Loved—are must-haves, reminding us that self-worth, bravery, and love always triumph. Grab your copies today and let her words spark the revolution within you! #YouAreEnough #YouAreBrave #YouAreLoved #SophiaSanchez #Actress #Writer #Advocate #Empowerment #PortraitPhotography #TheBooksAreInYourFavor
Power, grace, and authenticity—Sophia Sanchez embodies it all! ✨ Actress, writer, and advocate, she uses her voice to inspire and uplift. Honored to capture her strength in these headshots! From The Hunger Games to the pages of her own powerful books, Sophia proves that courage isn’t just for the arena. Her inspiring reads—You Are Enough, You Are Brave, and You Are Loved—are must-haves, reminding us that self-worth, bravery, and love always triumph. Grab your copies today and let her words spark the revolution within you! #YouAreEnough #YouAreBrave #YouAreLoved #SophiaSanchez #Actress #Writer #Advocate #Empowerment #PortraitPhotography #TheBooksAreInYourFavor
We are SO excited for Sofia Sanchez (@the.sofia.sanchez) to be a part of our 3/21 Day celebrations!!! 🥳 If you don’t already know her, Sofia is an actress, model, advocate, and TEDx speaker — celebrated for her work in entertainment and inclusion. You might best recognize her from her role in the most recent Hunger Games movie, or appearing on the Barbie red carpet!! 🎬 How cool is that?? Catch Sofia in two spots next week: 📍 KEYNOTE SPEAKER — On Friday, March 21, Sofia will take the main stage as our keynote speaker for our corporate 3/21 Day Conference! (Get your tickets before they’re gone through the link in our bio.) 📍 GUEST BARISTA — On Saturday, March 22, we’re keeping the World Down Syndrome Day celebrations going at our Downtown Raleigh shop, and Sofia will join us as a guest barista and to meet and greet all of YOU!! (Stay tuned for more details on our shop celebrations) Let’s show Sofia how excited we are to meet her in the comments 🎊⬇️ #WorldDownSyndromeDay #321Coffee #Inclusion #321Day #Advocacy #Celebration
Individuals with Down syndrome are incredibly worthy of love, respect, dignity, belonging and acceptance. Just like any other person. They are also SO deserving of the love and care that comes with being a part of a family. Nothing can replace that. @the.sofia.sanchez and @extrasupercooper have experienced that gift and THEY, in turn, have unique gifts to offer their families and the world! If you’ve ever even considered adoption or this video tugs on your heart, comment “Armenia” below for more information! • • • • • #downsyndromeadoption #dsadoption #rodsheroes #downsyndrome
It’s not everyday you get to meet someone who is as excited to meet you as you are to meet them! Thank you @the.sofia.sanchez for being the highlight of my night! You are a gem. 💎 And next time you’re in Reno, I’d love to have you on my show! Let’s make TV magic together! ✨ • #gratitude #kindness #moviestar #advocate
I think luck falls on not just the brave but also the ones who believe they belong there. ~Novak Djokovic Thank you @globaldownsyndrome and @woodyharrelson for the night of my dreams! So proud to be the recipient of the prestigious @quincyjones Exceptional Advocacy Award! 💙 #wovey #haymitch #hungergames
Where every hug is a little sweeter, and every smile a little brighter! 🤗💛 Արգակում սեր ու ուրախություն ենք սփռում և ստեղծում այնպիսի միջավայր, որտեղ բոլորը հավասար են՝ անկախ իրենց կարողություններից:
Totally tubular! We had the BEST day at @tubetahoe with friends and family! And warming up in our private igloo with s’mores was my FAVORITE! We can’t wait to go back!
As we look back on 2024, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible progress we’ve made!! This year, thanks to our amazing RODS Heroes family and supporters, we’ve inspired countless families to open their hearts and homes to children with Down syndrome. Together, we’ve helped change perceptions and celebrated the incredible potential of individuals with Down syndrome—showing the world just how amazing they truly are. None of this would be possible without YOU. Thank you for being the heartbeat of our mission! Here’s to more love, more families, and more shining stars in the year ahead. 💙💛 Happy New Year!!!! • • • • • #rodsheroes #downsyndromeadoption #dsadoption #downsyndrome
☀COMING SOON – 02/2025🔺️ The companion picture book to 2021’s You Are Enough and 2023’s You Are Loved will also have a FRENCH edition – Comme tu es Brave! Un livre sur le dépassement de soi. “Des créatrices de Comme tu es! et de Comme on t’aime!, cet album met l’accent sur l’importance de rêver grand et de surmonter tous les obstacles qui se dressent sur son chemin.” “An encouraging, inclusive invitation to give new activities a whirl.” – @kirkus_reviews Shoutout to the fabulous team – Margaret, Sofia and her mom Jennifer @margaretohair @the.sofia.sanchez @thesanchezsix , the whole team at @scholastic especially Katie Fitch @fitchski and Samantha Swank and to agent Alex @alex___bright from the @brightagencypublishing #youarebrave #picturebook #scholasticbooks #kidlit #thesofiasanchez #margaretohair #sofiacardoso #childrensbooks #albumillustré #childrenspublishing #bookcover #booksforkids #booksforchildren #kidsbookstagram #childrensliterature #raisingreaders #kidsbookswelove
☀COMING SOON – 02/2025🔺️ The companion picture book to 2021’s You Are Enough and 2023’s You Are Loved will also have a FRENCH edition – Comme tu es Brave! Un livre sur le dépassement de soi. “Des créatrices de Comme tu es! et de Comme on t’aime!, cet album met l’accent sur l’importance de rêver grand et de surmonter tous les obstacles qui se dressent sur son chemin.” “An encouraging, inclusive invitation to give new activities a whirl.” – @kirkus_reviews Shoutout to the fabulous team – Margaret, Sofia and her mom Jennifer @margaretohair @the.sofia.sanchez @thesanchezsix , the whole team at @scholastic especially Katie Fitch @fitchski and Samantha Swank and to agent Alex @alex___bright from the @brightagencypublishing #youarebrave #picturebook #scholasticbooks #kidlit #thesofiasanchez #margaretohair #sofiacardoso #childrensbooks #albumillustré #childrenspublishing #bookcover #booksforkids #booksforchildren #kidsbookstagram #childrensliterature #raisingreaders #kidsbookswelove
We are SO honored to be awarded the Odyssey Award Honor from the @americanlibraryassociation for our @scholastic audio book version of YOU ARE BRAVE! This honor is given to the best audiobooks published in the preceding year. They award two medals, one each for a children’s and a young adult title, with a varying number of titles named as Odyssey Honors. The awards are presented at the American Library Association’s annual conference in June.
