EXCITING EVENT – The
1st Cayman Islands Down Syndrome Day Fundraiser and Celebrations
The Down Syndrome
community and general public are brought together for a short,
informative symposium, exciting performances, great prizes and fun
activities for the whole family.
On
Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 6:00pm-8:30pm at the Loyola Hall, St.
Ignatius School, 597 Walkers Rd.,
George Town, doors
will open to the general public to celebrate the first Cayman Islands
Down Syndrome Day.
The main objectives of the first CIDSD
event are to raise awareness about Down syndrome, the globally
observed day, World Down Syndrome Day and highlight the varied
personalities and capabilities of people with Down syndrome.
The Fundraiser portion, will be used to
raise funds for the Lighthouse School, HSA, Down Syndrome Fund and
Sunrise Adult Training Centre, Down Syndrome Fund. The funds will be
used annually on March 21st towards fun and educational activities
for those with Down Syndrome, to encourage life enrichment and
development. Some of the prizes to be won at the event will include,
two tickets to Miami, kindly donated by Cayman Airways Ltd., Fine
Sterling Silver Jewellery, Fine Art and Luxurious Perfumery donated
by The Gray Family. If you'd like to make additional, private
donations to the Down Syndrome Funds, you are welcome to do so at the
event or at the Lighthouse School and Sunrise Adult Training Centre.
Informative speakers will include, Mr.
Elroy Bryan, Mrs. Shari Smith, Mrs. Patricia Gray and advocate
speaker Ms. Kansa Bodden. Mr. Elroy Bryan will speak about the myths
and facts surrounding Down Syndrome and share his unique professional
experiences as example. Mrs. Shari Smith will share her research on
Depression and Dementia in people with Down Syndrome. Mrs. Patricia
Gray will share her experiences as a parent to an adult with Down
Syndrome and Ms. Kansa Bodden will provide insight into her personal
achievements and experiences.
“Changing Perspectives” special,
supporting, documentary video by Anne-Marie Gray and Freddy Diaz will
be aired.
Performances by people with Down
Syndrome are sure to entertain the audience, such as Freestyle Hip
Hop Dancer, Tristan Ramgeet and Singer, Lee Ebanks.
Abstract Watercolour paintings by local
artist, with Down Syndrome, Sean Gray will have his work exhibited
and available for sale.
Free refreshments, catering by JLM Food
Services.
Finally, at the end of the informative
speeches, entertaining performances and exciting prize giving, fun
activities will be available to all. Art and craft activities by Mary
Walton and Nancy Barnard, Puppet Theatre fun by Nadine Thomas, Face
Painting by Clarice Diaz and Gina Connolly and Clowning Services and
Balloon sculpting by Funzo and Lola.
You can keep up to date with the Events
developments and share your thoughts, through the Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.comCaymanIslandsWorldDownSyndromeDay
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