Hi there -

October is a month for celebration. It’s a time to raise awareness and shatter stereotypes. Why? Because people with Down syndrome are just like you and me. They have similar hopes and dreams. They can drive, go to work, go to college, go on dates, get married, and contribute to society.

That's why, here at Special Olympics, we celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month to ensure that people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities have a bright future and are able to fulfill their dreams. Meet some of the athletes who are shattering stereotypes and helping create that vision of a more inclusive world: 

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NATE SIMON, SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS

Nate Simon is creating an empire. A business empire, that is. Using love and positivity as the foundation. Nate created a clothing line called 21 Pineapples to show the world that everyone should be treated equally, no matter their ability, one shirt at a time.

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ABIGAIL ADAMS, SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA

Abigail Adams has a very long and very impressive resume. She’s walked in the runway in New York Fashion Week, she’s performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, she’s even launched her own line of cruelty-free cosmetics, Shimma. But Abigail's favorite job? Being Abigail the Advocate, providing a voice for those who need it and inspiring those around the globe.

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Special Olympics athletes with Down syndrome have opened the world’s eyes to what they CAN do, with the right resources. Let’s make sure that together, we reach more people like Nate and Abigail with the opportunities, training, and support they deserve. Will you help us give them a chance and make a donation today in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness month?

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We can’t do it without you!

Shira Mitchell
Sr. Vice President, Development 

Special Olympics
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