"March 21st has been designated by
Down Syndrome International as the day to bring awareness to individuals effected by the condition known as Down Syndrome. Dr. Langdon Down originally identified Down Syndrome as he noticed similar characteristics among many patients. Later, Professor Jerome Lejeune identified the cause of Down Syndrome as an extra 21st chromosome. Most individuals have 46 chromosomes in each cell, or 23 pair. Individuals with Down Syndrome have 47 with an extra or 3rd chromosome existing in the 21st pair. Therefore, the condition is also known as trisomy 21 and the date to celebrate world Down Syndrome awareness was chosen to reflect this trisomy (3/21). There are many ways to celebrate world Down Syndrome awareness day by educating, raising funds and advocating for those with Down Syndrome." (
http://www.ehow.com/how_4839046_world-down-syndrome-awareness-day.html)
I love the crazy things she does with that tongue!
"March 21st has been designated by Down Syndrome International as the day to bring awareness to individuals effected by the condition known as Down Syndrome. Dr. Langdon Down originally identified Down Syndrome as he noticed similar characteristics among many patients. Later, Professor Jerome Lejeune identified the cause of Down Syndrome as an extra 21st chromosome. Most individuals have 46 chromosomes in each cell, or 23 pair. Individuals with Down Syndrome have 47 with an extra or 3rd chromosome existing in the 21st pair. Therefore, the condition is also known as trisomy 21 and the date to celebrate world Down Syndrome awareness was chosen to reflect this trisomy (3/21). There are many ways to celebrate world Down Syndrome awareness day by educating, raising funds and advocating for those with Down Syndrome." (http://www.ehow.com/how_4839046_world-down-syndrome-awareness-day.html)
5 comments:
OOooo. I liked the Trisomy 21 history lesson. I also love the cute picture of that little tongue. Plus, we need to see you some time before you aren't so near to us anymore...
Happy World Down Syndrome Day!
Happy world Down syndrome day !!
I just stumbled on to your blog...who knows what maze I took to get here but I am so mesmerized by your beautiful Gracie. I too have a daughter with Ds who is just about one year old. I have been thoroughly enjoying this experience and I can tell that you are as well. I would love to communicate with you more. I have been slow about getting a blog going so for now I only have email. adjvollmer@aol.com Please write when you can. Denise
I hope she doesn't mind gettin' those cheekers kissed cause that's all I plan on doin' for at least 5 straight minutes next time I see her. Oh, and tell Grant no more eating, sleeping or reading or any of that silly stuff. He's way too big and way too smart for his own good.
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