Graham Rahal, Driver of the #38 Service Central
Special for Ganassi Racing will be wearing the Down
Syndrome Indiana logo on his helmet in support of people with Down syndrome in
this year's Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. "One of the great things
about being in my position as a professional race car driver is that I can use
my position to help organizations like Down Syndrome Indiana," said Rahal.
Rahal’s decision to carry the Down Syndrome
Indiana logo was clinched when he met then 11 month old Catalina Joyce, as she
and her father and Down Syndrome Indiana board member, Jeff Joyce, visited
Netheads. "He was such a nice, down-to-earth guy", said Jeff,
"And he was genuinely interested in helping our organization to create
awareness about acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome. In
the words of Jeff Joyce, father of Catalina Joyce with Down syndrome, “This
goes to show what a stand-up guy Graham is for following up on this for us. You
can’t imagine how much this can help our organization, Down Syndrome Indiana,
and my Daughter Catalina. ….”
About Down syndrome
Down
syndrome occurs in approximately one out of every 691 live births and there are
approximately 350,000 individuals with Down syndrome living within the United
States. Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality and is caused
by a triplication of the 21st chromosome.
It
is indiscriminate of race, religion or economic status. Therefore Down syndrome
affects all walks of life. People with Down syndrome possess a wide degree of
abilities and are active participants in civic, educational, occupational,
social and recreational activities in the community.
About Down Syndrome Indiana
Down Syndrome Indiana is dedicated to enhancing the lives of
individuals with Down syndrome. Our mission is to serve as a conduit of
information, support and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their
families, which promotes growth and inclusion in the community. For more
information, please visit dsindiana.org.
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