changing the story of down syndrome

We're on a mission to uncover the superpowers of individuals with Down syndrome and share them with the world.

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MEET OUR HEROES

OUR MISSION: To uncover the superpowers of individuals with Down syndromE

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WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY:

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⭐ FEATURED HERO ⭐

MEET CALLUM

A young boy with red hair and a big smile, wearing a navy blue t-shirt that says "Don't Mess With" with the rest of the words cut off. Standing in front of a light-colored wall with vertical paneling. There is a red speech bubble with white text that reads ""He really KNOWS people." - Callum's Mom.

Callum is the life of the party, a friend to everyone he meets, and a little boy who "really KNOWS people." His story is one of unexpected joy, faith, and a love that transformed an entire family.

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Every Hero Deserves a Family.

Children with Down syndrome around the world are waiting for someone to see what we already know: their incredible worth, limitless potential, and unique superpowers.

We're here to help more families discover what's possible through adoption.

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See the Mission in Action

Go behind the scenes as BYUtv follows RODS Heroes to Armenia, where children with Down syndrome are still institutionalized and families are discovering the life-changing power of adoption.

This powerful documentary shares the stories, hope, and heart behind our mission to uncover superpowers and bring more children home.

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COOPER IS SUPER

A BOOK THAT CELEBRATES EVERY CHILD

Inspired by real-life Cooper Murray, who’s on a mission to visit all 30 MLB Stadium’s and empowers kids to see their own superpowers.

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View fullsize The people who are qualified to speak about what it’s like to have Down syndrome are individuals with Down syndrome. And almost 100% of them say they love their life. Can you imagine what the world would be like if every person on the planet fe
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View fullsize What an incredible first week of Heroes Club! We loved seeing our runners lace up their shoes, encourage one another, and discover just how strong they really are. Across all of our clubs, we witnessed so many amazing moments—new friendships fo
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“We believe when you give a child a family, it’s like giving a superhero their cape.”

— Brady Murray, RODS Heroes Founder

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