DownSyn Forum

OliviasMommy · Posted: July 26 2010, 2:01 PM Post subject: Oprah

I came across this blog while looking for any ties Oprah has to DS.

http://caring4caydence.blogspot.com/2010/07/oprah.html

I of course submitted a request immediately. I think all of us should! Bombard them with this idea so they can finally do a story on it!

P.S. I hope the blog owner doesnt mind that I posted this here! Confused

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Wendy
Elizabeth (1/4/06), Olivia (7/26/07) DS

http://mamacblogginit.blogspot.com/

"A child is like a butterfly in the wind. Some can fly higher than others, but each one flies the best it can. Why compare one against the other? Each one is different. Each one is special. Each one is beautiful." ~ Unknown

Kasey · Posted: July 26 2010, 3:13 PM Post subject:

I just did. I really think that the only way to conquer fear is through knowledge, it would be awesome if we could use Oprah as a platform.

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Kasey, mom to Paige (2!)

violettesmom · Posted: July 26 2010, 3:33 PM Post subject:

Go out to Facebook and join the group:

Oprah: Show how people with Down syndrome are Living Their Best Life Ever

Lots of folks are getting on board.

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lespring · Posted: July 26 2010, 7:50 PM Post subject:

Do you have a link to the facebook group? I sent my submission for the show.

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~Leah~

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And don't forget to visit MINE!
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mom to Noah 23, Tyler 21, Angela 14 (DS)

maziebaby · Posted: July 26 2010, 8:34 PM Post subject:

Jest sent iT off.... fingers crossed....Thank you

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Lisa Wife to Glenn Mom to Johnathan 24 Allison 21 Chad 15 Greta 14 Sarah 12 Jennifer 9 and Mazie 6 (DS/ vsd repair 8/03)

maggiebeth25 · Posted: July 26 2010, 8:55 PM Post subject:

i sent a letter!!

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Maggie, mom to Rachel (9/19/09), duodenal atresia repair on 10/26/09, VSD closed
www.maggiefluck.blogspot.com

Kasey · Posted: July 26 2010, 10:42 PM Post subject:

I couldn't find a link for facebook, but I just did a search with "Oprah Down Syndrome" and it popped up right away as an event.

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Kasey, mom to Paige (2!)

OliviasMommy · Posted: July 27 2010, 6:22 AM Post subject:

i just joined the FB group! thanks for the tip!

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Wendy
Elizabeth (1/4/06), Olivia (7/26/07) DS

http://mamacblogginit.blogspot.com/

"A child is like a butterfly in the wind. Some can fly higher than others, but each one flies the best it can. Why compare one against the other? Each one is different. Each one is special. Each one is beautiful." ~ Unknown

Me-Shell · Posted: July 27 2010, 12:45 PM Post subject:

I wrote both Oprah and Ellen last year right around the time we were preparing for the buddy walk to see if they would dedicate a show or air time in October - DS awareness month but I never heard back. I will write another letter now. Hopefully with everyone writing, she might just do it. Very Happy

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Michelle, Fiance to Wyatt, Mom to Shane (20), Aubrey (17) and Baby Cameron DS (02/06/08 )

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." After all today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.

Tigger · Posted: July 27 2010, 6:28 PM Post subject:

I put a submission in.

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Karyn
Mum to Nikki (Jul 89), Stefanie (Sep 96), Joel [June 98] and Talitha (DS) (Nov 05) AVSD/PDA repaired 23 March 06

"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well." Psalm 139:14

LovesNotaCrime · Posted: July 28 2010, 9:28 AM Post subject:

Well, I thought it was a wonderful letter! You weren't asking for a hand out or a new car or anything like that -- you were wanting to educate the public on down syndrome and your story REALLY touches the heart. I hope that Oprah (or someone on her staff) takes the time to read it and finds it in their heart to create a wonderful show.

One of the reasons I love Oprah's show is because it IS often times very educational. I've learned a lot about families by watching this show and it's actually helped me with my studies (just as a side note).

I really hope you get what you ask for. A beautifully written letter like that shouldn't get tossed away. Good luck!

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Leela Carter
Silver Nanoparticles are amazing.

OUMom · Posted: August 11 2010, 4:45 PM Post subject:

Sent my letter too!!!! Smile

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Traci
Mom to Kolt (12/14/89)
& Dakota (1/19/00)
& Kaci (10/5/02)
& Cassady (DS 2/14/07)

Mya's Mom · Posted: August 15 2010, 12:31 PM Post subject:

I've always said Oprah needs to do a show on DS, but I never knew about this site. I'm definately going to write a letter. Thanks for sharing:)

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Emily
mom to Mya, 4 years old (3/16/06)