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Highlighting Health and Paisley
Four-year-old Paisley White has run in multiple marathons for a total of 312.7 miles.  Well, actually her Dad, Heath, does the running while Paisley, who has Down syndrome, rides in a special stroller.  Their most recent race was in late January when they ran the Miami Marathon along with one of Paisley's classmates who also has Down syndrome.  When they finish with the Little Rock Marathon on March 4, 2012, they will have accumulated 365.1 miles of races.

The Arkansas Down Syndrome Association will  be hosting a “Meet and Greet” before the race at Professor Bowl in Little Rock on Saturday, March 3 from 11:00a.m.-12:30 p.m.  All are welcome to join us to meet Paisley and Heath and wish them well.  Refreshments will be served.  Read more about Heath, Paisley, and the race in our Newsletter.
 

Highlighting The Tolliver Family
Seth and Robin Tolliver will also be running in the Little Rock Marathon with their daughter, Presley Grace.  Seth is an active duty Nurse Practitioner in the Air National Guard on Camp Robinson.  His rank is Major and he currently works for a Civil Support Unit/Weapons of Mass Destruction.  Robin retired from the Army National Guard as a Major two years ago when their first daughter was born.  She is a Physician Assistant and spent her last five years as the Commander of the medical clinic on Camp Robinson after returning from a year long deployment in Iraq.

Visit the Tolliver's Facebook Page to learn more about their family and their upcoming race.
 

Infancy and Early Childhood

With early intervention, babies with Down syndrome can achieve the same milestone as any other child.  Though relatively delayed, their progress in physical, cognitive, language, social and self-help skills should reflect a predictable development pattern.

Childhood and Adolescence

Thanks to the partnerships of parents, teachers, and therapists, children with Down syndrome may look forward to growing up to experience the best life has to offer with laughter, learning, and love.

Adulthood

In addition to living longer, adults with Down syndrome are now living fuller, richer lives than ever before.  With assistance, many adults with Down syndrome have developed the skills required to hold jobs, to live semi-independently, and even to marry.