These beaming kids wouldn’t change a thing about themselves – and neither would their proud parents.
Earlier this year, Down’s syndrome charity Wouldn’t Change a Thing went viral with their version of James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke, in which 50 mums and children belted out songs.
Now, they have released a calendar for 2019 featuring 50 Down’s kids to show that they are just the same as any other child.
Here are just a few of their stories…
December
December’s Christmas child is Abbie, whose mum Emma says she is a naturally kind little girl.
The 30-year-old, a children’s nurse from Basildon, Essex, says: “When I was told Abbie had Down’s I was devastated. But I wish I knew then that it was absolutely nothing to fear.
“Abbie is an amazing little girl and life is so fun because of Abbie. She is so kind. The other day her teacher said she had a headache and Abbie went up to her and kissed her forehead. That’s just the kind of girl she is.
“We wanted to get involved with the calendar to show that we really wouldn’t change a thing about her and hope we can change the perception of Down’s syndrome kids.”
Cover Girl
Amy is one of the superhero cover stars, wearing her batman dress.
Mum Karen, 40, an NHS worker from Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, is so proud of her and wants to celebrate who she is.
She says: “We want to celebrate our children for who they are, and enjoy our lives. Amy’s full of determination and love.
“I also have a little boy, Lucas, and he adores his sister. Amy goes to mainstream nursery, as her brother did, and they all love her.
“She loves going to nursery and is very popular. She’s determined, happy and bossy.
“I wouldn’t change her for the world – I want to change the world for her!”
March
Freya marks March in a sunny yellow dress.
Mum Vicki, 30, from Southampton, wanted to get involved with the charity after watching the viral Carpool Karaoke video.
She says: “We saw the video and it was so sweet.
“Before Freya I knew nothing about Down’s. It was nice to see other families who were going through the same thing.
“It’s nice to be a part of something spreading such a positive message, that we’re the same as any family.”
November
Mia poses with autumn leaves and poppies for November.
Mum Joanne, from Ingleton, North Yorks, says she loves playing on her iPad and anything to do with the Disney hit Frozen.
“She loves singing and drawing, she’s very creative. She’s very active and does Judo with her brothers, and ballet.”
Joanne knew Mia had Down’s before the birth but never doubted what she would do.
She says: “A lot of it is about how parents are told in hospital. It’s quite negative but in reality that isn’t the case.
“We did this to show people there’s nothing to be scared of.”
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