The New Canaan YMCA hosted its 14th annual World Down Syndrome Day celebration on Sunday, March 22, in partnership with 21 Strong and the Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut. This year, 200 attendees came together to celebrate the lives, abilities, and inclusion of kids, teens, and adults with Down Syndrome. Participants enjoyed family-friendly activities, including sports, music, dance, tumbling, karate, a photobooth, snacks, and more. World Down Syndrome Day is honored annually on March 21, signifying the uniqueness of the triplicated 21st chromosome in individuals with Down Syndrome. To learn more about inclusion and support programs at the New Canaan YMCA, visit www.newcanaanymca.org.
