Pathfinder Village to celebrate World Down Syndrome Awareness
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EDMESTON – World Down Syndrome Day is March 21st and Pathfinder Village will celebrate with a week full of fun events and awareness activities.
A remarkable planned residential community for people with Down syndrome and other disabilities, Pathfinder Village will join other organizations during the global observance.
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) has been observed since 2006; it first received recognition by the United Nations in 2012. March 21, “3-21,” was selected as the celebration date as it represents the triplication of the 21st chromosome, the genetic cause of 95 percent of occurrences of Down syndrome.
“World Down Syndrome Day has grown recently, and it raises awareness of abilities and individuals’ contributions within our communities,” said Pathfinder Village CEO Paul C. Landers. “It is exciting to see that people with Trisomy 21 are empowered and stepping into the spotlight, but we also recognize many of the 7 million people with Down syndrome, still face significant barriers as they work to achieve lives of meaning.”
Along with Village decorations and regular social media posts promoting Down syndrome awareness, activities at Pathfinder Village will include:
Pathfinder Produce Market: Celebrating its seventh year, Pathfinder Produce Market will be in full WDSD celebration mode on Thursday, March 19, from noon to 5 p.m.
The market will feature festive balloons, door prizes, other contests, and its signature assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables. As a special treat, the market will offer special baked goods from the Pathfinder Bakery. A WDSD discount will be given on customers’ purchases at the checkout register as well.
Rock Your Crazy Socks: Pathfinder invites friends to wear and share their crazy socks on Friday, March 20 to raise awareness of the abilities of people with Down syndrome.
To join in the fun, post pictures of your crazy socks through our social media: On Facebook, “like” the Pathfinder Village then send a picture to the page through Messenger. On Instagram, follow pathfindervillageinc and post your picture with the tag, #pvcrazysocks. Please post respectful pictures; it’s about spreading joy, creativity, and awareness.
A remarkable planned residential community for people with Down syndrome and other disabilities, Pathfinder Village will join other organizations during the global observance.
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) has been observed since 2006; it first received recognition by the United Nations in 2012. March 21, “3-21,” was selected as the celebration date as it represents the triplication of the 21st chromosome, the genetic cause of 95 percent of occurrences of Down syndrome.
“World Down Syndrome Day has grown recently, and it raises awareness of abilities and individuals’ contributions within our communities,” said Pathfinder Village CEO Paul C. Landers. “It is exciting to see that people with Trisomy 21 are empowered and stepping into the spotlight, but we also recognize many of the 7 million people with Down syndrome, still face significant barriers as they work to achieve lives of meaning.”
Along with Village decorations and regular social media posts promoting Down syndrome awareness, activities at Pathfinder Village will include:
Pathfinder Produce Market: Celebrating its seventh year, Pathfinder Produce Market will be in full WDSD celebration mode on Thursday, March 19, from noon to 5 p.m.
The market will feature festive balloons, door prizes, other contests, and its signature assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables. As a special treat, the market will offer special baked goods from the Pathfinder Bakery. A WDSD discount will be given on customers’ purchases at the checkout register as well.
Rock Your Crazy Socks: Pathfinder invites friends to wear and share their crazy socks on Friday, March 20 to raise awareness of the abilities of people with Down syndrome.
To join in the fun, post pictures of your crazy socks through our social media: On Facebook, “like” the Pathfinder Village then send a picture to the page through Messenger. On Instagram, follow pathfindervillageinc and post your picture with the tag, #pvcrazysocks. Please post respectful pictures; it’s about spreading joy, creativity, and awareness.
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