Monday, October 6, 2008

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. In celebration, many locations across the country will be holding Buddy Walks. You can find one near you here. Just type in your zip in the box at the top.

Also, from September 26th- October 9th, Regal Entertainment Group will air this special public service announcement in 6,700 screens across the country.The Today Show Co-Anchor Meredith Vieira, Actor John C. McGinley, Baseball Star Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals, Access Hollywood Co-Host Nancy O’Dell, and former actor from the TV series 'Life Goes On' Chris Burke, and other self-advocates have come together to help raise the awareness for people with Down syndrome. Find a Regal Cinema location near you here.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

That is awesome! I've been wanting to go the movies just to see the service annoucements! Also, I gave you a bloggy award today :)

Unknown said...

Nothing in Winchester. Closest is Fairfax. Bummer!!