The Impact of KIDS

Thanks to Dave Andrusko for covering our KIDS event, along with the AP article on genetic testing, in his NRLC News and Views column last week: The Impact of "KIDS"      From the AP article:

"If a society is so willing to screen aggressively to find these genes and then to potentially have to abort the fetuses....what does that say about the value of the lives of those people living with the diseases?"  

Indeed.

March for Life 2010 was a success!

Thank you for those who attended our reception with Rep Cathy McMorris Rogers at the National Right to Life Committee headquarters on January 22nd.  Cathy brought along her son Cole and spent about a half-hour visiting with our families.  She spoke to us about legislation and issues affecting individuals with Down syndrome.  We are grateful to Cathy for being our special guest at the KIDS event! 

After the reception, we took  to the streets with our banner, signs, and blue and yellow scarves and made an impression on the participants.  It was a thrill be among the sea of pro-lifers in the March for Life.  We were all proud to represent individuals with Down syndrome, raising awareness about the high abortion rate of these precious babies and sharing the joy our children bring to our lives.

We are very appreciateive of NRLC for inviting us to hold our event at their offices and for providing sandwiches and refreshments!

More photos later....

Time Change for KIDS Event - 10:30 a.m. !

Because of Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers' schedule, it is necessary to move the KIDS event on January 22nd to 10:30 a.m.  Cathy will be with us from 10:30 to 11:00.

Hope to see you there!

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers to Speak at KIDS Event

We are thrilled to announce that Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers will join us at the KIDS event on January 22, prior to the March for Life!  She will be with us from 11:00 to 11:30 at the offices of the National Right to Life Committee.

Rep. McMorris Rodgers represents the State of Washington's 5th district.  She and her husband Brian have an almost-3-year-old son named Cole who has Down syndrome.  She is a champion for individuals with Down syndrome and other special needs in Congress.  She is founder and co-chair of the Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus.

Cathy warmly welcomed a group of KIDS families to her office after last year's March for Life.  We are blessed to have her advocating for our children in Congress.  We are looking forward to seeing her again on January 22!

Save the Date!

Save the date for our second annual gathering of KIDS families and friends!  We will again meet at the offices of the National Right to Life Committee just prior to the 2010 March for Life in Washington, D.C., and then walk over together to join the March for Life.  NRLC will generously provide sandwiches and refreshments before we head off to the March.

Individuals with Down syndrome, their families and friends, are invited to join us.  Come and help raise awareness of the tragically high abortion rate of babies with Down syndrome and show support to individuals with Down syndrome, born and unborn.

Here are the essentials.  Stay tuned for more information!
Date:  Friday, January 22, 2010

Time:  11:00 a.m. to Noon

Place:  Offices of the National Right to Life Committee

            512 10th Street, NW, Washington D.C.

IDSC Interview with Reese's Rainbow

Our friends at IDSC have posted Part I of their interview with Andrea Roberts of Reese's Rainbow.  Reese's Rainbow assists families in adopting children with Down syndrome and other special needs from foreign countries.  Read IDSC's interview with Andrea to find out more about this important ministry and how you can help. 

We Are Not a Pro-Life Nation

We Are Not a Pro-Life Nation
In this post at Creative Minority Report, Matthew says that a nation which aborts 92% of children with Down syndrome is NOT a pro-life nation, despite reports to the contrary. Dozens of readers agree with him.