by Erika Petrie | Apr 27, 2024 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good
Many records were broken at the 43rd running of the London Marathon, but one of the most remarkable was set by 19-year-old Lloyd Martin. He was born with a hole in his heart and was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth. When he crossed the finish line with a time of...
by Erika Petrie | Apr 6, 2024 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts
Erika with Richard Oliff Richard Oliff interviews Erika Petrie about World Down Syndrome Day, raising awareness, Micaela and latest achievements for Shades of Different. Both songs ‘Different’ (original) and ‘Include Me’ are played. To listen...
by Erika Petrie | Mar 17, 2024 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good
For World Down Syndrome Day this year, the theme campaign is ‘Assume I can and maybe I will’. Too often we have limited conceptions and views about individuals with Down Syndrome and what they can achieve but they have proven that if given the opportunity...
by Guest Writer | Oct 9, 2023 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good
When my mum found out that she was pregnant with my twin sister and I, she was told that the pregnancy had a few complications. At her 20-week scan, she was told that one of her babies was developing a disfigurement, and if the baby survived pregnancy, it wouldn’t...
by Erika Petrie | Sep 17, 2023 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts
Erika talks to Richard Oliff about World Down Syndrome Day, Micaela and their upcoming fundraiser. To listen to this podcast please click the play button below:
by Erika Petrie | Sep 17, 2023 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts
Erika talks to Graham Clarke about World Down Syndrome Day, Micaela and her progress and what shades of different is trying to achieve through their fundraising. To listen to this podcast please click the play button below:
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