2025
David returned to Reno to host the Fourth Annual Lucky Few Fall Festival! They starred in "Where Hope Grows," a movie about a friendship that was formed between two men, one of whom has Down syndrome (David). Sometimes life imitates art, as is the case with Kristoffer and David. The two of them bonded during the filming of the movie and have become lifelong friends.
They returned for three days of events, speaking engagements and media interviews, to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
David DeSanctis
David is an actor and advocate best known for the movies "Where Hope Grows" and "Color my World With Love". DeSanctis is an inspirational speaker for non-profits and special needs groups around the country, sharing his personal journey of living with Down Syndrome. He is presently working part time for National Down Syndrome Society as their Public Relations Outreach Associate. DeSanctis has been involved in the Best Buddies Program since 2009, and served on the Kentucky Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities from 2016-2021.
"I love what the Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada is doing for our community, what they are doing with and for families who have a member with Down syndrome and I am proud to be an ambassador for an outstanding nonprofit that's from my hometown of Reno, Nevada."
-Kristoffer Polaha
