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Saturday, May 2, 2009

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

We just participated in our first Special Olympics.....we had always gone for a few hours walking around etc....but this year she was old enough to be an athlete! Sydnie participated in the 50m dash where she took the BRONZE! She also participated in the tennis ball throw and earned a SILVER! yay!!!!

Thank you everyone that came out to support an athlete~ Sydnie I am so proud of you! You Rock!

4 comments:

Beverly said...: Congrats!!!! Great job!!! We have not done SO yet but plan on doing so!; May 2, 2009 at 1:25 PM
Mommy to those Special Ks said...: WOOOHOOO! WTG Sydnie!!! I can't wait until Kennedy is old enough!; May 2, 2009 at 1:35 PM
CJ Field said...: She looks very proud of herself! I can't wait until Em is old enough to participate!!; June 25, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Dustin and Kelly said...: How fun! That's great that she was able to participate and so awesome to get a medal!

I'm looking forward to my son being able to participate.

BTW, your girls are beautiful! I love the picture in the matching dresses!; August 20, 2009 at 1:12 PM

About Down syndrome

October is National Down syndrome awareness month. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome, which results in varying degrees of physical and mental abnormality. It occurs in one out of every 733 live births. More than 350,000 people in the U.S. have this genetic condition. Here are a few more facts:
Down syndrome is a common genetic variation which usually causes delay in physical, intellectual and language development.
The exact causes of the chromosomal rearrangement and primary prevention of Down syndrome are currently unknown.
Down syndrome is one of the leading clinical causes of cognitive delay in the world - it is not related to race, nationality, religion or socio-economic status.
The incidence of Down syndrome in the United States is estimated to be 1 in every 733 live births.
Of all children born in this country annually, approximately 5,000 will have Down syndrome.
There are approximately 1/4 million families in the United States affected by Down syndrome.
While the likelihood of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome increases with maternal age; nevertheless, 80% of babies with Down syndrome are born to women under 35 years of age, as women in that age group give birth to more babies overall.
There is wide variation in mental abilities, behavior and physical development in individuals with Down syndrome. Each individual has his/her own unique personality, capabilities and talents. 30% - 50% of the individuals with Down syndrome have heart defects and 8% - 12% have gastrointestinal tract abnormalities present at birth. Most of these defects are now correctable by surgery.
Individuals with Down syndrome benefit from loving homes, early intervention, inclusive education, appropriate medical care and positive public attitudes.
In adulthood, many persons with Down syndrome hold jobs, live independently and enjoy recreational opportunities in their communities.
Courtesy of the NDSC

Saturday, May 2, 2009

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

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