October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Published on: October 5, 2010

There are many ways to commemorate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, including sharing your own story of a loved one.

Link: https://health.choc.org/october-is-national-down-syndrome-awareness-month/

At CHOC, there are hundreds of stories of the beautiful and courageous children with Down Syndrome that touch our lives every day.

There are many ways to commemorate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, including sharing your own story of a loved one who has this condition and the special role they’ve played in your life. You can also organize an event, donate books about Down Syndrome to your local school, or learn more about Down Syndrome and share it with others.

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