Tue, October 21st, 2008
SUCCESSFUL BUDDY WALK

On Sunday, October 19, 2008, I had the privilege to participate in the annual Buddy Walk for PADS, Parent Advocates Down Syndrome of the National Down Syndrome Society.  This annual event is to raise money for the Adult Down Syndrome Clinic at UAB.  The clinic, only the second of its kind in the nation, offers comprehensive care and specialty care for adults with down syndrome.  As mentioned in a previous blog, my beautiful granddaughter Emily was born with down syndrome.  Although she will not be eligible to use the UAB clinic until she is 12, it is good to know that Birmingham and UAB are in the forefront with medical care and assistance for persons with down syndrome.  The Parent Advocates Down Syndrome group embraces one vision - “a world for individuals with down syndrome where limitless potential is accepted, expected, and embraced.  PADS believe these special people can and will succeed in our communities”.  Congratulations to the Laps for Little Bit Team in honor of Emily who raised over $2,000 for this worthy cause.        

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