March 21st has been designated by Down Syndrome International as the day to bring awareness to individuals effected by the condition known as Down Syndrome. Dr. Langdon Down originally identified Down Syndrome as he noticed similar characteristics among many patients. Later, Professor Jerome Lejeune identified the cause of Down Syndrome as an extra 21st chromosome. Most individuals have 46 chromosomes in each cell, or 23 pair. Individuals with Down Syndrome have 47 with an extra or 3rd chromosome existing in the 21st pair. Therefore, the condition is also known as trisomy 21 and the date to celebrate world Down Syndrome awareness was chosen to reflect this trisomy (3/21). There are many ways to celebrate world Down Syndrome awareness day by educating, raising funds and advocating for those with Down Syndrome. Some ideas for celebrating are listed below.
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For more information on World Down Syndrome Day click here: World Down Syndrome
To support families in the East Bay Area visit Down Syndrome Connection.
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