Rachel Campos-Duffy recently appeared on Fox & Friends with her four-year-old daughter, Valentina, to raise awareness for National Down Syndrome Day. During the segment, she shared how Valentina has taught patience and understanding to her eight siblings, emphasizing the joy and love children with Down syndrome bring to families.
Campos-Duffy expressed concern over the high rate of prenatal terminations due to Down syndrome diagnoses, stressing the importance of meeting children like Valentina to understand their value. She reassured the audience that most medical challenges children with Down syndrome face are treatable, encouraging acceptance and support.
Valentina won hearts during the segment, greeting the audience with a joyful “hi” and later showcasing her Pilates skills. Campos-Duffy proudly described her daughter as beautiful, happy, and a positive influence on their family, bringing more love and patience into their home.
The segment aimed to change attitudes about Down syndrome, showcasing how children like Valentina are a source of happiness, improving lives and teaching valuable lessons of love and tolerance to others.