Her DNA Could Hold the Cure for Alzheimer's | Sheri: A Life Of Downs And Ups

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/FUyV9-cwXQg Sheri: A Life Of Downs And Ups (2014) She was born when doctors still told parents "they don't live long." Today, Sheree Brain is the only qualified teacher with Down syndrome in the world and she has stood at the United Nations podium to speak for millions. This is her story. Growing up in South Africa, Sheree failed subjects. Again and again. But she never gave up. She enrolled in a diploma in education and became the first person with Down syndrome in South Africa and one of the first in the world to earn a tertiary qualification. She has spoken to nearly 20,000 people in a single week. She received the only standing ovation of the day at the UN in New York. And somewhere in her extra chromosome lies what scientists believe could be a key to understanding and one day curing Alzheimer's disease. #DownSyndrome #ExtraordinaryLives #Inspiration #Disability #Alzheimers #Documentary #MotivationalStory #TrueStory Welcome to Bingeworthy Documentaries! Bringing you thought-provoking and immersive full-length documentaries on a diverse array of subjects and for free. From captivating human-interest stories to eye-opening medical docs, compelling political narratives to powerful explorations of social injustices, we delve deep into the issues that matter. Our presenter-led and character-driven investigative series offer a unique perspective, shedding light on untold stories and uncovering hidden truths. Subscribe to our channel, and join us on this journey of knowledge, empathy, and understanding as we strive to inform, inspire, and ignite meaningful conversations. Chapters 0:00 – "I Can Thank God for Making Me Exactly as I Am" 1:32 – The Day Her Mother Found Out 4:43 – A Search for Hope: From South Africa to Switzerland 6:00 – 30 Years Later: She's Back — to Help Others 9:12 – The Link Between Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's 12:11 – She Became the First in the World 16:46 – The Loss That Changed Everything: Her Father 20:10 – Gustaf: The Love She Can't Live With 29:14 – From 20,000 People to the United Nations 40:01 – Her DNA and the Future of Alzheimer's Research