Madison Cobb of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, appeared in the bright lights of Broadway on Saturday, September 19, as part of the National Down Syndrome Society’s (NDSS) annual Times Square Video presentation. The featured photographs highlighted children, teens, and adults with Down syndrome, reminding the world in a very big way about the contributions and milestones of people with Down syndrome. These collective images promote the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome, which is the mission of NDSS.
The photo of Madison, who happens to have Down syndrome, was selected from over 2,000 entries in the NDSS worldwide call for photos. Over 450 photographs appeared in the video, which was shown in the heart of Times Square. You can see the video posted below. Madison comes in at the 31:08 mark. The photo of Madison shows her at 2015’s Route 66 Blowout, painting with local music and arts group Over Edukated.
The Times Square Video presentation kicks off Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October. The video presentation will be followed by the 21st Annual Flagship Buddy Walk® in New York City. This year, Buddy Walk® events will be held in more than 275 cities across the country, as well as select international locations, in and around October with over 300,000 people participating around the globe. The local Buddy Walk for our area will be held at the ORU campus in Tulsa on October 25th from 1:30 pm to 4 pm. This is Free event to show your support for individuals with Down syndrome. Learn more about registration and sponsorship opportunities here.
https://youtu.be/nLV-GAH34-U
