World Down Syndrome Day 21st March
The 21st March is World Down Syndrome day and this years way to raise awareness is wear LOTS of SOCKS.
This is the 8th Year that the event has been held and is a Global campaign officially observed by the United Nations.
Help raise awareness by joining in ands wearing those extra socks, the wackier the better.
For more info on World Down Syndrome Day click here
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19 March 2020
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06 April 2019
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