If you haven't read Enjoying the Small Things, the first thing you have to read is the birth of their second daughter. When Nella was born, the Hampton family found out their newest addition also came with an extra 21st chromosome. Nella has down syndrome. It is an incredible birth story to read- I can't read it without crying, several times- and I have been so moved by the continued commitment of this family to live and love as fully as they possibly can, no matter the circumstances.
Nella is about to turn 2, and her 2for2 campaign is raising money for the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). In Kellie's words: Every dollar given to the 2 for 2 Fund supports the NDSS, whose mission is to to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Things are changing in our society, but it's only because people are working hard to change stereotypes, to recognize abilities and to tear down walls of discrimination.
So, here is my plug for something I believe in. You can read more from Kellie about the 2for2 campaign here or you can go right to the support page here. Every dollar counts!
And- thank you :)
Micah works with adults that have developmental disabilities so this is a cause that is near and dear to both of our hearts. Thanks for sharing - I'm so glad to have been able to connect with such a beautiful soul in the blogging world :) I'm keeping you in my thoughts as Jake's next round of testing comes up, too. You guys are the sweetest couple!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this blog...thanks for sharing! Your blog is simply adorable...and so is you little one! I have a nephew with down syndrome and we just did a walk in balboa part with a bunch of families who have a special needs child...it was so amazing to see. They really are the salt of the earth these little ones!
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