I shared this article with Marcus:
“16 People With Down Syndrome Changing the World”
He replied with “Yes, I am.”
This article from The Mighty rocks with some big-time accomplishments and names, including the Marcus Sikora. 🙂
On our Facebook Page – we encouraged everyone to share about the person with Down Syndrome you know – who is changing the world!
Check out the full article on The Mighty Here.
The article begins…
“Several celebrities walked the red carpet and the runway in the 10th anniversary “Be Beautiful, Be Yourself” Fashion Show Saturday, Oct 20. The crowd cheered and mingled with the likes of Colin Farrell, Jeremy Renner, Heather Graham and more!
What makes this event especially impactful is the transformation of star-power when the models take to the runway.
This photo is a great example. I mean come on! That guy in the background, he’s cool and famous and all (award-winning actor John C. McGinley) but I think we can all agree that Kate Winfield
Published on Momaha via Omaha.com earlier this week:
Earlier this month, I stood next to my son, Marcus, while he spoke to a room of more than 1,200 spectators. It was unbelievable to witness.
The event was the star studded “Be Beautiful, Be Yourself” fashion show, which took place Nov. 11 in Denver. The Global Down Syndrome Foundation hosts this event each year to raise money to continue research and improve medical care for people with Down syndrome. Marcus was named the 2017 “Be Beautiful, Be Yourself” Ambassador.
As the parent
Check out this awesome clip from the event night on KGW:
Awesome!
