Sheyla from Familia Diversidade e Amigos (Projeto FADA) in Brazil got in touch to share their World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) celebrations with us. It looks like they had a wonderful time and raised awareness across Ribeirão Prêto and beyond. Sheyla said: “We had our big event on 21st March at South Uber Park. More…
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Hello! My name is Syed. I am 16 years old. I live in Sanghar Sindh, Pakistan. The best way to promote awareness of Down syndrome is for people with Down syndrome to share their own stories in their own words. If you have a message that you would like to share with the world, please…
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Hi, my name is Joe Maloney. Someone wonderful helped me put together the story of my life. I hope you enjoy it!! And remember the most important thing in life, is to be “happy” and “while time flies you are the pilot!”‘. The best way to promote awareness of Down syndrome is for people with…
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My name is Alishba, I am a 21-year-old artist from Pakistan and art is not just my passion, it is my identity! I am a Social inclusion advocate & activist, and Social Entrepreneur. I love art, languages & culture and can speak English, French, German & Italian languages. “The principle of true art is not…
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Hi My name is Katie. I am 14 years of age, with Down syndrome During covid, my favourite zoom call from my teacher was our cooking class. Here are some pictures of me making a Pizza for dinner. Hope you enjoy them. Katie The best way to promote awareness of Down syndrome is for…
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Hi, I am Ahida Sarmai, a 14-year-old blessed with Down syndrome. I have a message for all of us. It’s a poem written by Sh Dwarika Prasad Maheshwari which encourages us to keep moving and be brave in spite of all odds to achieve our goals. The best way to promote awareness of Down syndrome…
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I would like to share the life of my sunshine daughter. Samantha is our best teacher ever!! To have a kid with Down syndrome, it’s a blessing from Heaven. She fixes everything with love ❤️!!! Our daughter Samantha is a miracle baby! Daddy and mommy are so proud of her. The best way to promote…
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In September, the National Youth Council of Dominica (NYCD) hosted the 13th National Youth Awards (NYA). The awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of youth in and around Dominica. Alistair Abel, a young man with Down syndrome was awarded ‘Most Outstanding Youth with Disabilities’. Alistair is the only son of his parents. At a time when…
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Hi, I’m Kimba. In Down Syndrome Month 2022, I would like to say, I am so proud to be one of the first ever people with Down Syndrome, to become a volunteer member of the Victoria State Emergency Service, here in Melbourne, Australia. I am also so proud to wear this orange uniform and be…
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Jack is a member of the Great Britain team competing at the Down Syndrome World Swimming Championship in Portugal (15-23 October 2022). Jack’s step-dad, Graham, says, “Jack has made all the family so proud!” Good luck to everyone competing at the Down Syndrome World Swimming Championship! The best way to promote awareness of Down syndrome…
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