Welcome to the First Name Basis podcast, Episode 7, Down syndrome awareness and acceptance.

Before we jump into the episode, I want to tell you about an awesome event that is going on here in Arizona.

It is the Sharing Down Syndrome walk.

Sharing Down syndrome is an organization that supports families who have children with Down syndrome.

So they start support groups for parents and they have tons of activities for children who have Down syndrome.

And they are doing a fundraiser that is a walk.

They do it every single year.

And this year it's going to be on Saturday, September 21st at the Tempe Diablo Stadium.

And there are so many fun activities that happen at the sharing walk.

It starts out with a little bit of food, some light breakfast, and then you and your family

get to walk around the stadium, and then you all get together for a big giant party. There are games,

there are bouncers, they have different carnival games and they have dancing. It is such a blast.

Carter's family participates every single year and so we've been in the past and we absolutely love it. For more information,

you can go to sharingDS.org. Welcome to first name basis, a community of parents committed to making the transformation

from good intentions to confident action. Join us each week as we cover critical topics

and answer the questions you've never felt comfortable asking. We'll use the lessons we learn

to teach our children about race, religion, and culture. I'm your host, Jasmine Bradshaw.

My little brother Parker has Down Syndrome.

Everyone who has ever met Parker knows that life is better with him in it.

He's a smart, funny, talented, hardworking guy with great taste in music.

He and my mom, Kay, have graciously agreed to join us on the First Name Basis podcast today

to talk about Down syndrome awareness month. Welcome to First NameBas

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