CaTEGORIES:
Q&A on COVID-19 and Down Syndrome
The COVID-19 National outbreak has impacted our nation in unprecedented ways and unfortunately many individuals with Down syndrome are susceptible to respiratory infections and other health issues, putting them at a higher risk for complications from COVID-19. Here is…
Pujols’ annual basketball game reunites fans
Albert Pujols, wearing his signature smile, goatee and No. 5, whisked through the pregame handshake line and just kept going. He jogged into the stands, into the outstretched…
Autumn Prom at the Ritz-Carlton
See more pictures here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/158162427@N08/albums/72157700917807421 On October 12, we celebrated our annual Autumn Prom at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. It was a magical evening. Autumn Prom wouldn’t be a success without the support of our volunteers, vendors and sponsors. Thank you…
Father Son Bowling
On July 29th, the annual Pujols Family Foundation Father-Son Bowling event was held at Brunswick Zone in Chesterfield. At 6pm, pairs of fathers and sons arrived, ready to bowl and kickstart the night. An hour later, the atmosphere shifted as…
Full of Life Fitness: an Intern’s Experience
My name is Brendon Hodges. I was born and raised here in St. Louis and am currently a rising junior at Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This summer, I’m back in St. Louis for the summer as an intern…
First-time Golf Clinic a Hit in Southern California
Irvine, CA – On April 14th and 15th, AJ Pujols hosted a two-day golf clinic for individuals with Down syndrome in Southern California. AJ, the oldest son of Albert & Deidre Pujols, lead the clinic with help from his high…
New Take on an Old Favorite: 2018 Mom’s Night Out
St. Louis, MO – For ten years, the Pujols Family Foundation hosted a night for mothers of children with Down syndrome to get out of the house and have a relaxing evening of fun and fellowship. From 2008-2017, this event…
Let’s Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
We strongly believe that the lives of those with Down syndrome should be celebrated each and every day. March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day, is a perfect time to show a little extra love for the Down syndrome community! Here…
The Game of the Year: Albert’s All Star Basketball Game
Here at the foundation, we have a hard time picking our favorite event. Anytime someone asks our Executive Director what his favorite event is, he says, “the last one.” So until our next event, the 2018 Albert’s All Star Basketball…