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This Fashion Show Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day
The Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh (DSAP) partnered with Ross Park Mall and global specialty retailer American Eagle Outfitters and its lifestyle brands American Eagle and Aerie, to host a fashion show at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. 2023, featuring young adult and adult models with Down syndrome in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). The Post Gazette published this article.
Advocates and individuals with Down Syndrome celebrate 'World Down Syndrome Day'
,,,Positive things like “Down to Box” and a recent fashion show put on by the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh, are just a couple.
“We had a runway in the middle of the mall. Talk about raising awareness and just celebrating all of our individuals,” Peterson said.
Charlie Osborne gets a workout through the “Down to Box” program every Tuesday night at the Fit 2 Box gym in Allison Park.
“We have a lot of fun. It’s a program for people with different disabilities,” Osborne said. “We do a lot of workouts. We do squats. We do jumping jacks. It’s a lot of fun and interactive.”
This Tuesday’s class was more like a celebration, in honor of the World Down Syndrome holiday.
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