Look To The Stars News: National Down Syndrome Society

Exclusive Interview: Smitty From The Imagination Movers

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Scott “Smitty” Smith, from the Emmy-winning, child-oriented indie rock band the Imagination Movers, talks exclusively with Look To The Stars, about his support of children with Down syndrome.

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Smitty, why do you feel it is a worthy cause?

Anytime you can get a bunch of people united for a good cause, it is a great idea. I was most inspired by other supporters’ passion for this issue.

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Stars Support National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:20:00 +0000

October 2012 marks the return of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month to the United States.

Video: National Buddy Walk PSA

The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) was instrumental in establishing this month of awareness over thirty years ago in concert with it’s mission to be national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

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Eva Longoria Fronts Toy Guide For Special Needs Kids

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0000

For nearly 20 years, Toys"R"Us, Inc. has provided parents, caregivers and gift-givers with reliable toy recommendations for the children with special needs in their lives through the Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids. Continuing that tradition, the company has announced the launch of the 2011 edition of the Guide featuring actress and philanthropist Eva Longoria on the cover, alongside Elijah De La Cerda, a 5-year-old boy with Down syndrome from Fresno, CA.

Released annually, this complimentary resource is created with guidance from the National Lekotek Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making play accessible to children of all abilities. The Guide is available in Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us stores nationwide and online, in English and Spanish, at Toysrus.com/DifferentlyAbled.

Along with the company’s long-standing commitment to children of all abilities, this year’s Guide cover model, Eva Longoria, also has strong ties and a deep passion for the special needs community. One of her sisters was born with developmental disabilities and inspired her to establish Eva's Heroes in 2006. Based in Longoria’s hometown of San Antonio, Eva’s Heroes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for individuals with special needs to interact, play, learn and enrich their lives.

More: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/6852-eva-longoria-fronts-toy-guide-for-special-needs-kids

Stars Become Brokers For BGC Charity Day

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:30:00 +0000

BGC will hold its 4th Annual Global Charity Day on Thursday 11th September.

Consistent with its theme, “Working Globally – Giving Locally”, BGC’s offices around the world will raise money for charity as they commemorate September 11 by reaching out to help others.

In New York, London, Paris, Sydney and Hong Kong, celebrities from the worlds of music, stage, screen and sport will join the company’s brokers to help raise money for a number of selected charities. All of BGC’s global revenues generated from the day’s trading will be donated to charity.

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