An Afghan For World Down Syndrome Day
Here is Mr. Jadon modeling the afghan I made for the World Down Syndrome Fundraising event in California!
Guten Morgen, Sonea!
2 hours ago
June 30, 2010
Liam's Family
The Traveling Afghan has finally crossed international borders!
The adorable Mr. Liam was the first Canadian to hold the afghan for a week and even got to take it along for the momentous occasion of his baptism!
As you can see, the afghan got off on the right foot in Canada!
June 24, 2010
June 11, 2010
An Afghan For Sophia S.
This is Sophia.
Sophia is an orphan with Down syndrome in Eastern Europe and today is her GOTCHA day! She is now the daughter of Jennifer and Hector Sanchez and their adorable three boys. (They blog at Three's a Charm.)
The afghan you see in these photos was given to Sophia's family through their local Down syndrome support group and was made by myself. Each square represents a gift or sentiment from each family. Together, they make a beautiful afghan of love.
I can't even tell you what an honor it is to have played a part in this amazing gift and the start of an entire family's new life. You can read the initial post about the afghan here
Welcome home, Sophia!
*If you are interested in learning more about Down syndrome adoptions in other countries, please visit Reece's Rainbow. Read more...
June 10, 2010
An Afghan For Riley E.
Adorable Mr. Riley has finally received his afghan!
As you can see, they made fast friends!!
You can check out this post to see more photos of Riley with his afghan and you can learn all about him and his sister, Mickelli (and their parents!) on their blog, Just 2 of a Kind! Read more...
June 09, 2010
Down Syndrome Awareness Walk
A lot of people ask what they can do for this project. I get numerous emails per week asking how they can pitch in. In one word, YARN! I can never have enough yarn!! If you have some you are looking to get rid of, email me at chandosjoy@gmail.com and I will be happy to provide you with a shipping address! The more yarn I have, the more afghans I can supply to unsuspecting recipients!
This project is about Down syndrome awareness and community ties! My family is participating in another project and would love your support on it!
This year, our area has its very own Down syndrome Awareness Walk, complete with Rachel Coleman from Signing Time! I will also have a booth set up representing The T21 Traveling Afghan Project at the walk, which I am all kinds of excited about!!
If you're interested in helping us raise money for this event, please visit our Team Emmalee page and select one of our team mates to donate to! You can choose from Emmalee's mom, Emmalee's Bubba (aka brother) or Emmalee's Ashley!
We will be having numerous fund-raising events between now and October to raise as much money as possible to support programs, education and awareness in our state!
Go Team Emmalee!! And good luck to ALL the families raising money and awareness for Down syndrome!!
June 08, 2010
Micah's Family
Mr. Micah is actually a local family, but is currently residing out of state for a few years! Here he is with the afghan, having a blast!
Micah also received some TLC from the afghan during one of his hospital stays!
You can read Micah's account of his visit on this blog post, titled "The Afghan".
I'm happy (and sad) to announce that the afghan is now on its way to another country, after having visited SEVENTEEN US states! But don't worry, it will be back before you know it!
Thanks to Micah and his family for sending it off and showing it a great time!
You can read all about Micah on his family's blog, "A Little Something Extra For Us!" Read more...
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