World Down Syndrome Day

Winkler mom Tracey Dyck wants people to think about how wonderful March 21st can be, and the many people with Down Syndrome.

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. Here's a sibling's perspective on why it's worth highlighting this date on your calendar each year.

Don't forget to Rock Your Socks as March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day as officials say the date signifies triplication of the 21st chromosome.

Since 1968, this global organisation - recognised by the International Olympic Committee - has been providing sports training and athletic competitions all year ...

World Down Syndrome Day is nationally recognized on Thursday, March 21. The day celebrates differences in individuals with Down Syndrome by wearing ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Every year on March 21st, marks World Down Syndrome Day. It's a day to celebrate the lives of people with down syndrome and to.

March 21 is “World Down Syndrome Day.” It's a time set aside to promote awareness about Down syndrome and to support those who have the condition.

Recently, Martin Odegaard, Leah Williamson, Laura Wienroither and Kaylan Marckese, visited our Community Hub to celebrate the milestone as they interacted with ...

A giant pair of socks has been knitted to raise awareness of Down's syndrome. Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association supporter Megan Crook took three months ...

The huge pair of socks took three months to knit with each sock measuring 3m (10ft) in length.

To spread awareness, the Rodriquez family is encouraging people to wear blue and yellow or their most colorful socks for World Down Syndrome Day.

Watch World Down Syndrome Day: Special Olympics athlete Cameron Gordon on his inspiring journey Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca.

In the world of hockey, triumph isn't just measured in goals scored or games won; it's also found in the stories of individuals who defy expectations and ...

This day is celebrated ...

Thirteen-year-old Madi is in grade 9 at Winkler's Garden Valley Collegiate, and Elijah is in grade 6 at Parkland Elementary School. Tracey says the siblings are ...

Wearing mismatched ...

"This video is driving the conversation," Kandi Pickard, president and CEO of NDSS, told CBS News. "Bringing more awareness to Down syndrome, bringing more ...

"She's a great kid. She's an angel," Michael Ackerman said. He thinks generational differences are what leads to people having a different idea about people ...

The Guelph Public library partnered with the Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society for the first time on Thursday, hosting an inclusive story time session.

The day is celebrated March 21 to signify the third copy of the 21st chromosome in people with Down syndrome.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Thousands around the world celebrated World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday. March 21, or 3/21 day, is meant to raise awareness and ...

On World Down Syndrome Day, a pair of Edmonton organizations are hoping to drum up support and understanding for people with a developmental disability.

"She's a great kid. She's an angel," Michael Ackerman said. He thinks generational differences are what leads to people having a different idea about people ...

The organization ...

For the second year ...

Trending today were bright, colourful socks to commemorate those living with down syndrome. Every March 21st is "World Down Syndrome Day."

Jenny Di Benedetto breathed a sigh of relief when she delivered her second child. This pregnancy was more difficult than the last, and doctors weren't able ...

"When I walked up, I actually started crying. It's emotional to me to see our community come together like this," said Becca Rouco with F.R.I.E.N.D.S..