STRIKE up a conversation over stripes, start a dialogue over polka dots and converse over colours – local organisation, Downside Up South Africa, is calling on the community to join the Rock your Socks campaign in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day.
By wearing a colourful pair of socks, the community can helps to raise awareness and start conversations about Down Syndrome.
The date of the celebration bears special significance said Mount Edgecombe mom, Nicola Rees who is a member of Downside Up SA.
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“Why rock your Socks on 21 March (21/3)? People with Down Syndrome have three copies of the 21st chromosome, not only two. Chromosomes are shaped like socks and wearing bright socks was designed as a talking point to start conversations about Down Syndrome,” she said.
Downside Up South Africa is also promoting random acts of kindness, which they will put into practice on World Down Syndrome Day.
“The Down syndrome community is celebrating with love and kindness. One simple act of kindness can have a lasting impact. One random act of kindness can create a ripple effect as recipients pay it forward and experience the joy of anonymous giving. It’s impossible to pay it forward and not feel better about the day. And it’s impossible to be on the receiving end of a random act of kindness and not feel like your entire day just got a whole lot better,” said Rees.
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To join in the fun, take a picture of a random act of kindness and post the picture and story on social media with the hashtag #WDSD21.
Downside Up South Africa is a non-profit company founded by mothers of children with Down Syndrome children in March last year and the Rock your Socks campaign, coincides with the organisation’s first birthday.
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