Meet Our Boundary Breakers

Every achievement is different. Every story matters.

Meet the individuals who are challenging expectations, pursuing their goals, and showing what is possible. Select a Boundary Breaker below to discover their story.

Katelyn: The Founding Boundary Breaker

What began as a goal of 321 birthday cards grew into more than 8,113 cards from around the world—and helped inspire an even bigger mission to celebrate what people with Down syndrome can achieve.

Boundary Breaker #1

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Aubry became the first person with Down syndrome certified as an UpBeat Barre instructor. An author, performer, and aspiring model, she keeps trying new things while encouraging others to know they belong.

Aubry: Fitness Instructor, Author & Inclusion Advocate

Boundary Breaker #2

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Chris: Ironman, Gold Medalist

Chris Nikic made history as the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full IRONMAN triathlon and now inspires others to pursue their dreams with determination.

Boundary Breaker #3

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Morgan: Business Owner, Entrepreneur

Morgan started Da Bombs to help pay for college and, through persistence and determination, built a successful business whose products are now sold across the country.

Boundary Breaker #4

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It might be somebody you know!

It might be completing a race, starting a job, creating art, learning a new skill, serving a community, graduating, performing on stage—or accomplishing a goal that once seemed out of reach.

Who will be Boundary Breaker #5?

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