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Behind the Headlines: Growing up with Down syndrome, Sask. siblings share their stories

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March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet sat down with three sets of siblings. Their connections are built on the same foundation of laughter, playful competition and love as most typical sibling dynamics. The only difference? Their brothers happen to have an extra chromosome.

20 Mar English Canada News

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