West Virginia First Lady Tomblin stated "in recent years, biomedical research advancements designed to treat intellectual challenges associated with Down syndrome have been made. These advancements may enable individuals with Down syndrome to improve their memory, learning and communication skills. In an effort to raise awareness of this important research, I encourage all West Virginians light their homes in blue on the 21st."
"in the United States, approximately 400,000 individuals are affected by Down syndrome. As medical research has advanced, most individuals with the condition will outlive their parents. The biomechanical research may increase life opportunities for those with Down syndrome."
"First Lady Tomblin joins First Lady Mary Pat Christie of New Jersey and other First Spouses in an effort to raise awareness of the non-profit group Reserch Down Syndrome's efforts to continue cognitive research. In addition, the Light the Way campaign seeks to motivate both the Down syndrome community and general public to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to reach their fullest potential and lead independent lives."
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ReplyDelete“Light the Way” Campaign Endorsed by Governor First Spouses to Support Advances in Biomedical Research to Treat Down Syndrome Cognitive Impairment
MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Alabama first lady Dianne Bentley, along with 17 other first ladies across the U.S., will illuminate the Alabama governor's mansion blue tonight in honor of Light the Way, a campaign to spread awareness of recent advances helping to empower individuals with Down Syndrome.
ReplyDeleteAn estimated three million people worldwide have Down syndrome, including approximately 400,000 in the United States.
The mansion will be illuminated from dusk tonight until dawn in the morning.
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ReplyDeleteIn addition to New Jersey, participants included the first Spouses of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Guam, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
ReplyDeleteThe goals of the Light the Way program are to expand awareness of Down syndrome cognitive research, including the efforts of Research Down Syndrome Foundation (RDS) to fund this research at leading institutions including Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, The University of Arizona, University of California-San Diego, and University of Colorado.
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