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We have been lucking enough to team up with Lil Miracles Sign Language Academy and bring Rachel Colemen from Signing Times to the Chicagoland Buddy Walk. She will perform right before we walk.
Can you believe it’s already been 10 years!! We want to thank all our past walkers and our new walkers. Thanks for making the Chicagoland Buddy Walk the greatest!
10th Annual Chicagoland Buddy Walk
Down Syndrome Awareness Walk - October 14, 2012 - Steps for a brighter futureThe Chicagoland Buddy Walk is ran by all parents and families of individuals with Down syndrome. Once a year we have a 1-mile walk to support local individuals and groups involved with making a better life in the Down syndrome world. Not only do we have a beautiful walk through the Cantigny grounds, we also have many other family activities to enjoy throughout the day. Please check the Walk Schedule for a list of this years events.
Learn MoreDown syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs in 1 out of every 691 live births. It affects people of all ages, races and economic levels and is the most frequently occurring chromosomal disorder. It occurs when there are three, rather than the usual two, copies of chromosome 21 in every cell of the body. Instead of 46 chromosomes, a person with Down syndrome has 47. It is this additional genetic material that alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with the syndrome. Down syndrome affects more than 350,000 people in the United States alone. Recent advances in our understanding of Down syndrome have resulted in dramatic improvements in the life span and potential of those who are affected.
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