NZ Down Syndrome Association honours Dame Patsy as part of 40th anniversary
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Th e N ew Ze a l a n d D ow n Sy n d ro m e Association (NZDSA) sent a heartfelt message of gratitude to Her Excellency Dame Patsy Reddy for her support as the Patron of the organisation, as part of our Down Syndrome Awareness Month celebrations. October marked the 40th anniversary of the NZDSA, who have supported families and advocated for people with Down Syndrome since 1981. Dame Patsy finished her term as Governor General of New Zealand in October, and NZDSA President Kim Porthouse says that the 40th anniversary of NZDSA was a terrific opportunity to also mark the terrific contributions by its distinguished Patron. “On behalf of all our members, staff, and the wider Down syndrome community, we want to send a genuine message of thanks to Her Excellency Dame Patsy Reddy, and we would like to wish her every success in her future endeavours,” says Porthouse.
