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  • They Call Me Strong. Some Days I Borrow It May 28, 2026
  • ‘Six Over Ten’ – Meet KEY at Almost 13 May 10, 2026
  • Back, and Better Late Than Never April 29, 2026
  • Learn, Understand and Accept January 21, 2021
  • Who would have thought…? December 31, 2020

About Debbie’s Key

Debbie’s KEY is the chronicle of one mother’s (Debbie Mangortey) journey raising Kofi Entsi Yankson (KEY) born with Down syndrome. Follow our story of therapy, milestones, community outreach and the daily reality of raising a child with special needs in Ghana. Through KEY Therapy Drive, we bring therapy awareness to underserved communities across the country. Simply because every child deserves a fighting chance.

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They Call Me Strong. Some Days I Borrow It
Getting Real With Debbie, Mental Health, Parents' Forum

They Call Me Strong. Some Days I Borrow It

Some days, the strength they see in you is borrowed. Rented. Held together with prayer and sheer will. This is what nobody tells you about being the strong one. Continue reading They Call Me Strong. Some Days I Borrow It

Back, and Better Late Than Never
Parents' Forum, Therapy Drive, Getting Real With Debbie

Back, and Better Late Than Never

Today is my birthday.If you know me, you know that birthdays make me think. Not just about cake and well-wishes, … Continue reading Back, and Better Late Than Never

Learn, Understand and Accept
321 KEY!, Getting Real With Debbie, Milestones, Parents' Forum

Learn, Understand and Accept

There are things we never forget, some bring a smile to our face and for some, we just shake our heads and wonder what we were thinking. As Bart Cummings put it, ‘in hindsight, everything is much clearer’. Continue reading Learn, Understand and Accept

Our day, our day…
321 KEY!, Getting Real With Debbie, Parents' Forum

Our day, our day…

Disability is part of the human experience. it has been said that, at some point in our lives, we will be temporarily or permanently impaired! Today, is our day and if you grew up and attended a public basic school, then you know the significance of these words and the song ‘our day, our day…our day!’ 🙂 Continue reading Our day, our day…

It is all possible…
321 KEY!, Milestones, Parents' Forum, Therapy Drive

It is all possible…

When we believe, amazing things happen. Today, I am here to encourage you to believe in yourself so much that those around you have no choice than to believe too. As human beings, we are more capable than we sometimes give ourselves and others credit for. Please don’t put a limit on anyone, no matter their circumstances because it is simply not your place to do so. Continue reading It is all possible…

Precious One, Beloved
Getting Real With Debbie, Parents' Forum

Precious One, Beloved

The non-self concept implies that we are connected to everyone and everything. Whatever we do or not has implications not only on us but everyone and everything else… Continue reading Precious One, Beloved

The Journey So Far…
321 KEY!, Getting Real With Debbie, Parents' Forum

The Journey So Far…

John C Maxwell said, ‘everybody shares their dream but only few shares the journey.’ I chose to share our journey with Down syndrome because it is easier that way and also to give Down syndrome a face and and voice… Continue reading The Journey So Far…

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