It’s hard to believe that our official Facebook page passed the 50,000 mark last month! I can still remember the day I started this page (and our blog) back in May of 2011 (which means we’re only a little more than two years old!) and trying to get just twenty five of my friends to “like” Noah’s page so we could get a custom URL! Thanks to my mom, brothers, wife, and friends for making that happen!
It’s hard to believe we’ve only been telling our boy’s story for only a little over two years. It goes without saying that I never expected this thing to take off like it has. Our family has made countless friendships literally all over the world through this blog and our Facebook page.
In addition to the friends we’ve made, we also receive messages on an almost daily basis about how this blog and Facebook page has been a source of encouragement and hope for parents who have received a Down syndrome diagnosis…which is awesome since creating Down syndrome awareness is one of the main reasons I started doing all of this in the first place!
Since 50 thousand Facebook fans is a pretty awesome milestone I thought it would be fun to share a few statistics with you about who is part of this amazing community! I think you’ll see that we (our collective group of Facebook fans) are really making an impact around the globe, and truly showing the world that Down syndrome is ok!
Without a doubt the most amazing about our Facebook community (and the entirety of our social media proprieties including this blog) is just how massive of an audience / community we have created. Our little boy has developed a very large platform, and it’s not something we take lightly.
The following screen shot is from just one week of Facebook activity. You can see the total reach of our Facebook page is over 400 thousand a week, which easily puts the reach of the just the Facebook page to over a million and a half people a month!
When you add to that the number of people who connect with us on this blog, our twitter, Google Plus, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube channel and email list, the numbers are staggering! As you’ll see below, not only are we reaching lots of people, we’re reaching lots of people across the globe!
Over 400,000 total reach in one week!
Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. It’s amazing to see how God is using our little boy to bring hope and encouragement to so many people all across the world. What a privilege and honor it is to be a part of this!
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It’s amazing to see all of the countries that people who visit our Facebook page are from. At the time of this writing we have 53,709 Facebook fan, and of those 25,744 are from the United States, 5, 463 are from Pakistan, followed by 3,519 from the United Kingdom, and 3,286 from Egypt.
It’s really amazing to think about the kind of world wide impact our little 2 year old is making. I would have never imagined when Noah was born that he would be making an impact literally around the globe!
For those of you interested, below you will find the top 45 countries along with how many “fans” of our page are from that country. Pretty cool, huh? It’s awesome to know there are people living with Down syndrome are over the world!
(By the way, if you are reading this post please be sure to leave a comment below letting us know where you are visiting from!)
By the way, I want to give a special shout out to the 31 people who visit our Facebook page from Uruguay! I admit, I had no idea where Uruguay was located, but now I do!
What up friends from Uruguay!?
I found this statistic very interesting: when you look at the individual cities where people are Facebook fans are from, Karachi, Pakistan ranks number 1! At the time of this writing we have 1,1779 fans in Karachi compared to the 530 fans we have here in Dallas (where we actually live!) In other words, more people visit our Facebook page from Karachi, Pakistan than that are from Dallas, TX…that’s awesome!!!
In fact, Dallas is number 5 on the list, with Cairo, Egypt taking the number two spot!
Once again, there are people with Down syndrome living all over the world!
If you’re curious here’s a list of the top cities where are “fans” are located. Do your see your city on here? Are you as surprised as I am at any of the cities you see on the list?
This one wasn’t surprising to me. I know that mom’s tend to be more “into” stuff like this. Heck, let’s be honest…my blog is really a mommy blog by a dad. It’s all good.
So any way, shout out to all the ladies out there!
Again, not a huge surprise here either. Check out the chart to see more details about the age and gender of our Facebook friends!
Most of our Facebook fans seem to be online on Friday afternoons, but surprisingly almost an equal number of our fans are online all seven days of the week. And even though our largest group of fans are online during the 3 o’clock hour, it’s actually pretty steady from about nine in the morning until about four in the afternoon.
Since about 80% of our Facebook fans are women, almost half of those women are between the ages of 25-44, and the majority of our visits occur between 9 am – 4 pm, my assumption is there are a good number of stay at home moms checking out our Facebook Page while their kids are at school. I could be totally wrong, but it seems to support the data.
Another interesting statistic is that there are over 6,5000 fans checking out our Facebook page 24 hours a day….even in the wee hours of the morning. Crazy, huh?
I wish I could post every email / Facebook message that we receive. While we don’t get a chance to reply to all of them we do them all, and they encourage us greatly. We literally get messages from all over the world, many of them just like this one:
“Hello, I have just had my screening test, and was given a high risk of having a child with Trisomy 21, I have read your story and had liked your Facebook book page. I have been so scared and worried and been crying since I found out my results, you have really given me hope and made me,feel somewhat at rest and help me know that my life isn’t ending. Thank you so so for your page and your story. Your little boy is a stunner.”
Emails like this keep me going and really remind my why I keep this blog going. If you’ve ever sent me an email or left a comment on my blog or Facebook with a note of encouragement or telling me a story like the one above, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You have no idea how much that means to me, please keep them coming! 🙂
Our entire family can’t say thank you enough for all of your encouragement these last few years. It’s truly been our pleasure to get to know so many of you (some of whom we’ve even got to meet in real life.) We’re looking forward to continuing to share our story with your and learning more about yours, both on our Facebook page, and this blog!
Which of these Facebook statistics stood out the most to you? How long have you been following us on Facebook, and do you remember how many fans our page had when you first “liked” it? Leave a comment below and let us know…also be sure to let us know where in the world you’re from and how our Facebook page has encouraged you. Thanks so much! Here’s to meeting another 50 thousand friends!
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I am in Botswana. Africa.
I am a mother to a baby gal with Downs Syndrome. She is 2 yrs 10 months. She is turning 3 on November 23... Your FB page just motivates me daily. Thank you..
Wow, it's awesome that you're from Africa. Thanks for taking the time to say hello.
Do you have any other children?
Your website is awesome. I live in Texas now but I'm from Uruguay ;)
Wow, are you serious?? If so, that is amazing! I live in Texas also, what part are you from? Also what brought you get from Uruguay to Texas??
I live in Forth Worth, we came last year since my husband (uruguayan too) was relocated. I actually published a pic in your fb site a few days ago. BTW, I'm pretty sure that most of those 31 are family and friends of mine! :)
Wow, that's awesome! Did you know we are from the DFW area also?? In fact, there is a big fund raising for Down Syndrome in Ft. Worth at the Stockyards today!!
If you don't mind me asking, what does your husband do that brought you guys here from where you guys were?
How do you like it? In what ways is it different than where you are from?
And that's funny about how most of those 31 people are friends and family of yours!!
I have friends who have adult children with Down Syndrome. I knew both the kids when they were babies. One I babysat for. They are both wonderful adults who love the Lord, live independently and have wonderful fulfilling lives!
That's great! Stories like that greatly encourage me, so thank you for sharing!!!
Yes I know! It would be great to meet you some day!
I didn't know about today's activity at the Stockyards, actually we went there last Sunday :( But we are going to the Buddywalk on October 19th :)
My husband works in travel industry, for a company that has a branch in Montevideo, which is the capital of Uruguay, we both worked there, and he was relocated to DFW a year ago, just before our daughter were born.
Of course there are differences between both cities, I miss the beach and the public transportation but I like it here also because is very quiet and people are really nice.
Not sure if all those 31 are relatives or friends but I usually share your posts in FB or I send links to families in Uruguay who have children with Down Syndrome.
That's awesome! Are there are a lot of kids with Down syndrome where you are from?
What's it like rising a child with Down syndrome in your country? Maybe you guys could write a guest post for us!
Actually, Agostina was born here in Texas, but when she was born I contacted a couple of moms in Uruguay since I didn't know nobody here, so I know more or less how is living with a child with DS there.
They're beginning the inclusion at private schools, but the school may or may not accept them. Kids are supposed to attend the same classes as their peers, which is wonderful. They can also attend the class with an adult that will help them, if necessary.
Those things are great, but only if you have the money to afford them. I always think what happens with those families that don't have money for therapies (they're not for free) and a private school.
So, from one hand, at least at a private level, things are improving... from the other hand, I think that government has to do more for them, since the money that they give per month (if families qualify for it) does not cover therapies' costs.
If you like, we will be more than happy to write the guest post, I will ask collaboration among the mothers I know in Uruguay :)
i just love following noah and look forward to your posts, i live in cardiff, wales, u.k. and absolutely adore your son even though i've never met him.
Thanks for the comment Susan! How long have you been following our story?
Oh my god! I'm from Cardiff too! I just had to comment back when I read that! What part are you from?
I'm not sure how long I've been following Noah's page, maybe a year or two. For me it's all about raising awareness, as I'm against abortion, which unfortunately is chosen by far too many parents when their child is diagnosed with a (possible) disability.
As for the statistics, I'm probably most surprised that so many visitors are from Pakistan!
I am one of those females between 25 and 40!! :D I think its amazing that you are reaching so many (possible) mommies, they are just the sort of people who need to hear your message about Down Syndrome!! Noah is awesome, and I am so excited to "meet" Noah's little brother once he is born! <3
Hey thanks Dolce! We're glad you are on the adventure with us!
Where are you guys from if you don't mind me asking?
Hi Noah's Dad :) I'm from Canada - best country in the world ^_^ All the best, and thank you again for all the wonderful work that you do
I am from Canada as well. Just over an hour northeast of Toronto on a great traffic day :)
My 11 year old son has DS, he will be 12 tomorrow. I enjoy reading where Noah is at with his development and reaching milestones. It brings back many happy memories. My Joey is adored by everyone who knows him. He is an expert on The Beatles and knows the lyrics to every song, who sings that song and the order of every song on every album (Oops showing my age there). It is amazing to witness.
I remember "meeting" Noah when a friend posted a link to the Target catalogue and I found NoahsDad.
Our Noah is precious!
He belongs to all of us thanks to you! My daughter is quite certain that she saw you all at Walmart but wasn't sure. We live in Irving, TX and moved here from New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina. I work with the IDD population and it's super rewarding!
Thanks for your comment, I bet your daughter did see us there! :) Do you know when it was? Did I have Noah with me? You guys should have said hello?
In fact we live close to that Wal-Mart - we have get togethers at our house all the time, you guys should come over!
In fact, a funny story is one time someone reached out to me on Facebook and the ended up living on my street! Isn't that crazy!
Hi I'm from Belper, Derbyshire UK - my beautiful little girl Ashleigh was born with Down Syndrome and complicated heart problems - she past away aged 2 and 1/2 - she was such a blessing to me and my loss is great. My next daughter Ellie was 9 minths old when Ashleigh died i went on to have another daughter Phoebe. they would have been 3 peas in a pod. My children have been very important in shaping the person I am. I have joy in seeing little Noah's mile stones and completely can relate to your joy over your wonderful son. Your next chapter with another child will be such fun and send you my best wishes and congratulations xXx regards Denise x
Denise,
I'm sorry to here about your little girl, that really breaks my heart. You sound like a great mommy!
I'm glad you are along for the ride with us!
By the way, feel free to post a picture if your family if you'd like! Also if you have a picture of Ashleigh I know everyone would love to see that as well!
I found your page by "mistake" and I love to follow you and see all the lovely pics you keep posting! Noah is really such a sweet and cute guy - love him <3.
P.S. I did not find Austria/Europe on your fan-list so I might be the only follower from there.
Anyway I do wish you and your family all the best for the future!!!!
Thanks for saying hello, and for the kind words! So what was the "mistake" that brought you to our website? I always enjoy learning about how people found our site.
Also that is interesting that Europe make the list of all. Do you know if there is a large Down syndrome population there in Europe? Do you have a child with Down syndrome / Special needs?
Your blog is wonderful. I have worked with adults with cognitive disorders for over 15 years, many of whom have Down Syndrome. Many of my guys have jobs, some have apartments, and all have bright futures like anyone else their age. Your blog helps people see that the only difference in Noah is an extra chromosome. That extra chromosome may cause milestone delays and some health issues, but it doesn't stop a little kid from being a little kid. It doesn't stop hopes and dreams.
You can say that again Lynne! So what sort of things do you do with your job? It sounds awesome.
What part of the world are you located in?
Keep up the good work. Always a pleasure to see your posts. From Cambridge in the UK ;-)
Hey thanks Gill! Lots of friends in the UK, love it!
Do you have a child with Down syndrome?
Good Morning!! I hope you are having a wonderful and blessed weekend so far! I love this time of year, autumn!! :) I love being a fan of you fb page and reading your blogs. I have been a fan of your page a little under a year now. I am a nanny and one of the children Down Syndrome, he is 6 and he loves sitting in my lap as we read through your pages and look at the pics of your little one. Oh and i must say, Thanks, you have now got him hooked on waffles...lol..Keep up the great work and spreading the word you and your family are AWESOME!!!
LOL, that's awesome! Be careful with those waffles, they are addicting!
How old is the little guy you nanny for, and where in the world are you guys from? You sound like a great nanny, I think it's great that you are taking the time to learn more about Down syndrome and get to know other families! Way to go!