October Awareness Campaign

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October 2021

College Bucket List Item: Snapping a Pic with the Mascot!!

By |2021-10-14T23:57:00+00:00October 7th, 2021|Blog, Down Syndrome Awareness, October Awareness Campaign|

Nella's signature pose Are you even in college if you haven't snapped a pic with the mascot?! #ithinknot Ruby and Nella can check that one off the #bucketlist What was your college mascot?! Tell us below for a chance to win one of Ruby's new t-shirt designs from Paper Clouds Apparel !! #rubyandnellabucketlist #rubyandnella #rubysrainbow [...]

November 2018

Read About Colton Vasquez’s Experience in the Workforce!

By |2023-09-28T19:22:10+00:00November 15th, 2018|Blog, October Awareness Campaign, Recipient Updates|

Rockin' Recipient Colton Vasquez's sweet mama saw our #RubyAndNellaGoToWork October Awareness Campaign last month, all about people with disabilities in the workforce, and got in touch to tell us a little about Colton's experience on the job ????????   "Here are a few pictures of Colton in his different jobs. So he started working at [...]

October 2018

And That’s A Wrap!!

By |2018-11-08T03:59:05+00:00October 31st, 2018|Blog, October Awareness Campaign|

Thank you so much for hangin' with us this month! If we changed the hearts of even one potential employer, got others thinking about the potential of hiring someone with a disability, or helped families see the possibilities and opportunities that may be available so they can continue to DREAM BIG...then we are happy campers! [...]

Rockin’ Recipient Rion Working Two Jobs!

By |2018-11-08T04:02:05+00:00October 30th, 2018|Blog, October Awareness Campaign, Recipient Updates|

After graduating from the ClemsonLIFE Program, Rion was ready to hit the work force. He applied to over 25 businesses, introduced himself to managers, and had a typed resume to give out. Only 2 granted him interviews...but he was offered BOTH jobs on the same day and has been at each employer for over two years now! [...]

Did You Know Peeps with Down Syndrome Can Become Amazing Swimmers & Athletes??

By |2023-11-30T23:07:40+00:00October 29th, 2018|Blog, October Awareness Campaign|

These lil' ladies don't need savin'. Watch out Baywatch! Did you know that peeps with Down syndrome can become amazing swimmers and athletes?! Ruby is working on swimming full time without her floaties and also does hip-hop and LOVES to dance and run around with her friends. Just like her big sis Ella Mae, we [...]

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