A Day To Celebrate and Support

“Please take the time to celebrate those around you who have Down Syndrome. Know that they are stronger than you will hopefully ever need to be, know that they are fighting for survival since the moment of conception, know that they have many minor and major health complications and know that they deserve your respect, love, friendship and kindness.”
 
Powerful words from Kildare Mum and Down Syndrome Ireland member Marie Brennan, whose twins Ruairí and Conn were born last January. Marie found out Conn was born with Down syndrome in the delivery suite. Many thanks, Marie for sharing your story in this weekend’s Irish Examiner, as we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day.
 
You can read Marie’s experiences by clicking on the image below – Thank you again Marie for sharing your story.

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