World Down Syndrome Day

I just learned recently that today, March 21st, is known as World Down Syndrome Day. This day was selected because people with Down Syndrome have a 3rd copy of their 21st chromosome... hence 3/21! Some of you may have noticed the button I have up on the sidebar of my blog... it's for the Parker family's blog "Room for More".

This incredible Christian family (Kate & Charley) have 7 children (Megan, Adam, Emily, David, Sarah, Isaac, & Joshua) & are in the process of adopting 2 little girls from the Ukraine (Bethany & Rebekah), both of whom have Down Syndrome. In the Ukraine, if children living in orphanages with special needs aren't adopted by the time they reach 4 or 5 years old, they are put in institutions where they receive little to no interaction with people for the rest of their very short lives. This is SO sad!!!! Kate & her family are trying to bring these special girls home from the orphanage and into their home to have a much better life.  This family is overflowing with love to give & can't wait to bring these girls home. 

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They are doing fundraisers & giveaways in order to raise the funds necessary, but have a long way to go. In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, would you please consider donating a dollar, $5, or however much your heart leads you to? You can also purchase things like candles, popcorn, jewelry, coffee, etc and the sellers will donate a percentage of the proceeds directly toward the adoption costs. Every little bit helps!  Please click here: www.snadoption.blogspot.com .  Thanks! 

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(Today is also a very special day because it's my sister Natalie's birthday, so after you visit Kate's blog & donate, head on over to Nat's blog & send her birthday wishes!)