Dora Moore ECE-8 School

Wear Blue&Yellow Tomorrow: World Down Syndrome Day

03/20/23, 9:09 PM

Good Evening DM Families!

 

Sorry for the late message--but tomorrow is World Down Syndrome Day!

What is World Down Syndrome Day?

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.

The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

 

We would like to challenge and encourage students to wear blue and yellow to raise awareness and celebrate Down syndrome--specifically one of our most loving kindergarteners, Kaleb!

 

To learn more about World Down Syndrome Day and other ways to celebrate and support, visit the website here: https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/about-wdsd