On September 26th we'll be participating in the annual walk for Down Syndrome. For several years we have walked with Carrie's co-teacher's (and close friend) team in support for her son, Will. We often run into some of Carrie's current and former students and their families (for those that don't know Carrie is an elementary special education teacher -- she has had many students with Ds). It used to be called the Buddy Walk, but now in MN its called Stepping Up for Down Syndrome (some legal thing I guess). Anyway -- it’s a real cool day for people in the community that have been touched by Down Syndrome. It takes place at Como Park in St Paul. They have food and a dj (you'd be missing out if you made the walk and didn't take a moment to appreciate the dancers on the dance floor at this event). The Walk is a short jaunt around the lake, but is just a small part of why we are all there. This year it has a whole new meaning to us. We are excited that some of our family and friends will be joining us to celebrate the pending arrival of Gracie and help raise money for the Down Syndrome Association of MN . It is our intent to continue to make this an annual event, but this year, for the first time, we will be walking as team "Walking With Grace". We are very much looking forward to the day.
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