Event Honors Sen. Roy Blunt and Rep. Cheri Bustos
–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global Down Syndrome Foundation:
WHAT
Multi-platinum pop artist Andy
Grammer, Nashville-based The Ransom Notes, and local dancers who
happen to have Down syndrome will entertain and inspire attendees of the Global
Down Syndrome Foundation (Global) AcceptAbility
Gala, a fundraiser taking place at Hilton Washington, DC National
Mall. The event features prelude performances by RhythmXpress and
Devenio that showcase the abilities of people with Down syndrome as well
as celebrities including ABC’s Kyra Phillips, Fox News’ John Roberts,
and members of Congress. During the event, Global will honor ambassador
CC Mullen of Arlington, Va., while Senator Roy Blunt and Representative
Cheri Bustos will receive Quincy
Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award for their continuous support of
those with Down syndrome.
WHO
- Honoree Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO)
- Honoree Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL)
-
Andy
Grammer, Multi-Platinum Pop Artist -
The
Ransom Notes, a Nashville-based band of three siblings, one who
has Down syndrome - Kyra Phillips, ABC, and Gala Emcee
- John Roberts, Fox News
- CC Mullen, 2019 Global Ambassador from Arlington, VA
- Frank Stephens, Global Ambassador from Fairfax, VA
- Michelle Sie Whitten, President & CEO, Global Down Syndrome Foundation
-
Dr. Joaquín Espinosa, Executive Director, Crnic Institute for Down
Syndrome -
Two DC metro region dance troupes, RhythmXpress,
and Devenio—whose
members have Down syndrome -
Other notables such as Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK), Congresswoman
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
(D-DC), Congressman Pete Stauber (R-MN), Senator Steve Daines (R-MT)
and more.
WHEN
Wednesday, May 22, 2019; 6:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
WHY
Down syndrome is the leading cause of developmental delay in the U.S.,
yet it is often overlooked by the federal government. The Global Down
Syndrome Foundation is the lead advocacy non-profit working with
self-advocates, congressional champions and the National Institutes of
Health to advance Down syndrome research that will lead to elongation of
life and improved quality of life.
WHERE
Hilton Washington, DC National Mall
480 L’Enfant Plaza SW,
Washington, DC 20024
HOW
To cover the event or receive photos, contact Shawn Flaherty at
703-554-3609. For more information, visit www.globaldownsyndrome.org.
Contacts
Shawn Flaherty, 703-554-3609
