CHAT 21 Autumn 2021

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AUCKLAND DANCES THEIR WAY THROUGH WDSD 12

T h e Au c k l a n d D ow n sy n d ro m e community gathered in a variety of places to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, from public events to private parties, and shared their celebrations on their local social media. Molly Dennis and Laetitia Tan are two teenagers superpowered by Down syndrome. Between them, they conceived an idea to have a dance event to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. Their idea culminated with Get Down And Dance - A Celebration of Diversity, a family fun event which was held by the beach in Orewa, Auckland. It was an incredible morning, enabled t h ro u g h t h e s u p p o r t o f g u e s t performances, generous sponsors and the community rocking up for the party and truly reflecting the diversity of our society.


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