The Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAPI) is inviting everyone to the Happy Walk on February 22, Sunday, in celebration of the annual National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month.
Registration and assembly time of the foot parade will start at 6:30 a.m. at Freedom Park along Roxas Avenue and will be followed by a short closing program at People’s Park.
“We are inviting everyone, especially those who have relatives, family members, or friends with Down Syndrome, to join us in the 13th Happy Walk. Let us take advantage of this opportunity to gather supporters and increase people’s awareness on Down Syndrome,” said Lanie Vergara of the DSAPI Davao Branch.
This year, Happy Walk is expecting thousands of medical/health workers, teachers, friends, and family members to walk alongside individuals with Down Syndrome. Although the event will be staged in Davao, it will gather participants from all over the country as a similar parade will be held simultaneously in Luzon and Visayas.
“Our aim is to reach out to families living in remote areas. We want them to know that we have an organization that can provide assistance to them. If they have a family member who has Down Syndrome, they can register in our office,” Vergara said.
Also invited to showcase their talents in the closing program are students from Bolton Sped Center, Lamb of God Sped Academy, and Davao City Special School in Bangkal.
Established in 1992 by a group of committed parents and physicians, DSAPI aims to foster greater understanding on persons born with Down Syndrome. This non-stock, non-profit organization holds regular programs such as seminars, free clinics, and informal group discussions where members can discuss their experiences in caring for individuals with Down Syndrome.
The DSAPI Davao Branch office is located at the 2nd floor of Market Basket in Damosa Complex Lanang Commercial Center, Davao City. For queries, you may contact their office at (082) 305-7192 or 0943-440-2395.
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