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EP21: World Down Syndrome Day - 21st of March

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Sunday 21st March is World Down Syndrome Day. Super Hero Parents – Rob and Amy Portman share authentically and generously their journey with their typical son – Trey, and a-typical daughter Nova. When asked what Down Syndrome is, Rob responded, “the most beautiful thing in the whole world”. Amy added, “my daughter is two and a half, she is my greatest teacher, my biggest cheerleader, and my smile therapist, I would do anything for her and never want to change anything about her”.
20 Mar 2021 English South Africa Society & Culture · Social Sciences

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