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Jane James, a second-grader at Normandy Elementary School in Bay Village, is headed to “The Big Apple” this weekend for the NYC Buddy Walk® and to see her photo displayed on the Jumbotron in Times Square!
The Buddy Walk promotes acceptance and inclusion for people with Down Syndrome.
Jane (left – 2nd Grade Normandy), her brother, Archer (middle – 4th grader at Westerly), and sister (right – Bay Pres. Preschool) on the first day of school this year. ❤️
If you have had the pleasure to meet Jane, you already know that this spunky 7-year old is extraordinary! Her smile and her spirit are truly contagious.
Jane was born with a congenital heart condition called Tetralogy of Fallot and had undergone two open heart surgeries by the time she was 8 months old. However, in true ‘Jane’ style it hasn’t slowed her down! Jane loves swimming, dancing, singing, music, movies, soccer, and playing with her friends at school and in her neighborhood!
Jane and her Dad, Chris James
Prior to the walk, Jane’s picture will be shown on the Jumbotron in Times Square (estimated between 9:50 – 10:00 am EST).
The event will be streamed on the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/NDSS1979/ beginning at 9:30 on Saturday, September 7th.
