NYC Fashion Show Lets Children With Down Syndrome Be The Stars On The Runway

Nov 04, 2019 by apost team

New York City is the center of the international fashion world thanks to its popular runway shows that dot the landscape every fall. But it was one particularly unique production that stole the show this year.

The stars of this show were all children with Down Syndrome. The event was launched to raise awareness of the condition while allowing the children to show off their talents to the global fashion industry.

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The models ranged from toddlers all the way up to teenagers. The event was sponsored by GiGi's Playhouse, an education and achievement center that has been helping families impacted by Down Syndrome since 2012.

The goal of GiGi's Playhouse is to empower kids to go after all of their life dreams. The organization seeks to build confidence in children while also equipping families with the knowledge and tools that they need to help their kids to be successful in all facets of life.

As director of this fashion show, Eileen McClary said that it is clear that the joy of the performance spread to the audience according to New York Post. The show is an integral part of the mission of the organization to spread acceptance for all people.

After you have looked at these fun pictures, be sure to spread the message to everyone else in your social network. It is important that everyone encourages these kids to go after all of their goals.