New Barbie Doll Widen Opportunities for Down Syndrome Community
May 9, 2023
World Down Syndrome Day is March 21, 2023
Local non-profit leaders and Miss Cabarrus County’s Outstanding Teen available for interviews
Who: Co-founders of KennedyStrong Foundation Betsy and Brendon Boone
Miss Cabarrus County’s Outstanding Teen Zoey Simpson
Charlotte-area not for profit, KennedyStrong Foundation, has been making a difference in the greater-Charlotte area since 2020 to provide inclusion and equity for those with Down syndrome and intellectual/developmental disabilities. KSF perfectly sums up this year’s World Down Syndrome Day theme: With Us Not For Us.
Zoey Simpson is the current Miss Cabarrus County Outstanding Teen who is dedicated to creating awareness for Down syndrome and the need for programs designed to provide equity and accessibility for those with the chromosomal disorder.
What/When: World Down Syndrome Day – With Us Not For Us – March 21, 2023
Mav’s Buddies Walk/Run benefitting Down syndrome awareness March 25, 2023
Why: Approximately one in every 772 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome – about 5,100 each year
Down syndrome occurs in people of all races and economic levels
Quality educational programs, a stimulating home environment, good health care, and positive support from family, friends, and the community enable people with Down syndrome to lead fulfilling and productive lives
Contact: Amy Irish, 704-888-5566, redbarnfarm74@gmail.com
About KennedyStrong Foundation
KSF believes that Opportunity is for Everyone. Their mission is to create programs and services to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families, as well as promote advocacy and inclusion to help these individuals reach their full potential. For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), like Kennedy Boone – the inspiration behind KennedyStrong Foundation – there are limited resources for inclusive programming. KennedyStrong Foundation (KSF) is changing the landscape by creating programs and services to support individuals with IDD and their families. In addition to the programs and services, KSF promotes advocacy and inclusion to help individuals reach their full potential. Learn more at kennedystrong.org.
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