Category: buddy-walk
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Proof Change is Possible
My son was denied care because he had Down syndrome. Years later, two baby girls showed me that the system was finally changing — and that our fight had mattered. Growing up, my friends dreamed of being celebrities. They styled their hair like pop stars, plastered their walls with posters, and imagined the day they’d make…
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CHOP Buddy Walk is Sunday, Oct. 19
Join us at the 24th annual CHOP Buddy Walk and Family Fund Day as we celebrate individuals with Down syndrome! The day will be filled with fun activities for the entire family including moon bounces, carnival games, face painting, an auction, sweepstakes and much more!. Team George Wadell will be there! I hope you will…
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Every Buddy is Gold!
How a Boy with Down Syndrome Inspired a Grassroots Movement When, George, was a rising fifth grader, his summer activities included swim team, family dinners, and laughter at day camp. The camp’s six-week session ended with a lively camper performance. I left work early and made it to the auditorium just as the lights dimmed.…
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