World Down Syndrome Day (cross-post)

[Guest guest]

HI everyone - haven't posted in a while, but thought I would pass on

this little tidbit.....

I emailed the NDSS to find out what they were doing in recognition of

World DS Day (3/21)...

Here is my email and their response:

I was just wondering what NDSS would be doing in conjunction with

World

Down Syndrome Day on 3/21/08? Will there be anyone on news programs,

any public service announcements, etc?

Thank you.

Dear ,

In honor of World Down Syndrome Day (3-21) NDSS has secured the

ringing

of the closing bell at NASDAQ on Monday, 3/17.

The closing bell ceremony is aired on MSNBC and Bloomberg. It also

gets

picked up on Fox News and Fox Business.

Regards,

Quick

Affiliate Coordinator/Information & Referral Specialist

My initial response is " whoop-de-doo " Anyone else (think I already

know the answer } ) think this is underwhelming?

Vikki

[Guest guest]

It seems to me that NDSS forgot (?!) to mention that Burke would be the one to ring the bell! Is that possible? They just "forgot" or did I miss something? Anyway, it's neat that he's going to do it, but I understand your feelings about a lack of celebration.

Take care,Beth

Actor Burke and the National Down Syndrome Society to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell: Financial News - Yahoo! Financehttp://biz.yahoo.com/pz/080314/138242.html