03/21/2026
Meet Emmy 💙💛
Down Syndrome Awareness week - Day 5
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Emmy is a precious 2 year old girl who is a ray of sunshine when she walks into the room!
She loves the color purple, and loves dancing and books. Music, hugs and Ms. Rachel make her happy! 🥰
From her momma:
“Emmy is pure joy! For Emmy’s first year, her health was a challenge and we wondered if this was what her life would be like forever.
However, once she made it over a few hurdles, she has never slowed down! She is determined to do everything that her big sister is doing and even though those milestones come more slowly, she never shows frustration and the victories are that much sweeter for our entire family!
This joy has been spread beyond our family, as well. Emmy shows love to everyone she meets, at the library, the doctor’s office, the grocery store, etc. She is relentless with her “hi” and requests for a “hug”. She is my hero!”
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Emmy is wearing brightly colored mismatched socks because
this raises awareness that chromosomes look like socks. Individuals with Down syndrome have an extra 21st chromosome—an extra “odd” sock. Bright, colorful socks initiate conversations and promote the celebration of difference and inclusion.
So put on some bright, mismatched socks this week and let’s celebrate!
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