Walk held to mark World Down Syndrome Day
More than £3,700 has been raised for a charity which helps train and educate families, and medical professionals, about Down Syndrome.
Yesterday 17 adults, two children, four dogs and a baby took part in ‘Teddy’s Trundle’ – a 21km walk from Peel to Douglas.
The event, now in its second year, was started by the Dimelow family in celebration of their son Teddy.
World Down Syndrome Day, which was marked on Wednesday (21 March), helps raise awareness and understanding of the genetic disorder.
Teddy’s mum Charli said: “After our journey to Teddy’s diagnosis, at eight weeks old, it became incredibly important to us that people’s understanding of Down Syndrome was focused on the positive understanding that whilst people with Down Syndrome share some common physical characteristics, each is a unique individual with their own strengths and weaknesses, own character, and personality, all influenced by their families, friends, and life – just like everyone else.
“With the support of some of the Island charities we chose to raise money for Positive About Down Syndrome, a UK charity which focuses on training and education for families and medical professionals around the diagnosis and early stages of Down Syndrome, who can provide face-to-face on-Island training.
“We have been overwhelmed by the support and incredibly generous donations both financially and people’s time as we walked across the Island, it means a lot to us and we hope to do continue the tradition every year.”
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