World Down Syndrome Day
MOULTRIE, Ga. — Mira Patel, Shadasia Reynolds and Maggie Rae Parker — from left across the back row — show their support for Lillie Casteel and Raekwon Sirmans, front row, C.A. Gray Junior High School students with Down syndrome. The event was World Down Syndrome Day March 21. It’s held on 3/21 because Down syndrome is linked to a third copy of the 21st chromosome, while people without the syndrome have only two copies.