Madison native subject of stirring memoir of life with Down syndrome


Madison native subject of stirring memoir of life with Down syndrome


David Egan benefited as one of first preschoolers at UW-Madison`s Waisman Center

When David Egan was born, 43 years ago this week – Sept. 17, 1977 – his parents, John and Kathleen Egan, doctoral students at UW-Madison, saw apprehension on the faces of the medical professionals who delivered the baby at St. Mary’s Hospital. The sense of unease was punctuated when a doctor said, “Your son has Down syndrome. I am so sorry.”...   ...more

Ken Notes:READ THIS! What an inspiring story and individual. Doug Moe wrote the article and brought this to my attention and I am better for it, thank you....

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