Category Archives: Family and Parenting

A reason to cheer

Posted on February 21, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

Matthews – Mint Hill Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on February 21, 2015 in News MATTHEWS – Connie Mulroy was fed up with the lack of athletic options for her daughter, Brielle, who has Down syndrome. So, the Matthews resident … Continue reading →

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REINVENT FAMILY VACATION AT SUMMER CAMP

Posted on February 1, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

Charlotte Parent  Written by:  Crystal O’Gorman Date: February 1, 2015 Trade travel itineraries and hotel continental breakfast this summer for camp-counselor-led activities and campfire s’mores. Family camps offer a vacation alternative that releases “real-world” obligations from every family member and allows the … Continue reading →

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1st Buddy Walk for Down syndrome awareness at UNCC

Posted on October 20, 2014 by crystalogormanwrites

Charlotte Observer University News Sunday, October 19, 2014 Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte supporters enter UNC Charlotte’s Jerry Richardson Stadium for the first Buddy Walk held there. Want to help? The Buddy Walk at UNC Charlotte’s Jerry Richardson Stadium … Continue reading →

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Conference offers insight to siblings of those with Down syndrome

Posted on October 13, 2014 by crystalogormanwrites

Charlotte Observer University News Sunday, October 12, 2014 Jonathan Isley joined hands with 14 school-aged, adolescent and adult siblings of people with Down syndrome at the Carolinas Down Syndrome Conference. In a tight-knit circle, the siblings worked together to come … Continue reading →

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Keep your heads up, Student Athletes

Posted on October 8, 2014 by crystalogormanwrites

Fulton & Barr: The Legal Pad October 08, 2014 Marcus Lattimore, San Francisco 49ers’ Running Back provides helmet-mounted impact sensors for approximately 400 youth and high school football players in Spartanburg and Greenville counties. The Marcus Lattimore Foundation/DREAMS Foundation – … Continue reading →

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