Friday 21 March 2014

World Down Syndrome Day

What is Down Syndrome?

Down Syndrome is a genetic condition that influences development throughout life.It is one of the most common causes of learning disability.Improved medical care is helping many more people with Down Syndrome to live longer and healthier lives.Improved teaching techniques and therapies are also helping many children with Down syndrome to achieve more.with more young people with Down Syndrome living today than ever before,It has never been more important that we do everything possible to help them lead more independent and fulfilling lives.

Down Syndrome International invites everyone across the world to wear LOTS OF SOCKS on march 21 2014 to raise awareness  on World Down Syndrome Day(WDSD)

All you have to do is wear socks but not just any socks! ... brightly coloured socks,long socks,printed socks,1 sock maybe even 3 socks for 3 chromosomes.If you don't normally wear socks then wear them.

Here is my mismatched socks in support of World Down Syndrome Day,


My bright fab one and my tough chick tweety one :D

To find out more visit World Down Syndrome Day

8 comments:

  1. What a wonderful cause and a fun way to promote it.

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  2. I had no idea about this, a great way to promote a cause. A lot better than those 'take a selfie with no makeup' facebook tags.

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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    1. lol i did the take a selfie and donated to cancer and pot for shine selfie too hehe i love helping good causes if i can :)

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  3. Such an important day. Thanks for sharing. We are gearing up for Undiagnosed Children's Day and World Autism Day here :)

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    1. i'm doing world autism day too my 6 year old is autistic and a high chance my youngest is too what is Undiagnosed Children's Day?

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  4. A good cause to make more people aware of. And definitely a fun to celebrate and support it

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