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November 2, 2007 (Longview, Texas) -- Wal*Mart Store #398 donated $1000 to the East Texas Down Syndrome Group in their commitment to helping community organizations. Mike Hickson, Store Manager, accepts a certificate of appreciation from ETDSG President Lisha Mack and member Kate McAvoy.

East Texas Resident to be a Bright Light in Times Square

National Down Syndrome Awareness Video Features Ryan Bailey

NEW YORK, NY — Ryan Bailey of Gladewater, Texas, will appear in lights on Broadway on Sunday, September 30, 2007 as part of the National Down Syndrome Society’s video production to demonstrate that people with Down syndrome can be successfully included in community activities, education and employment.

The photo of Ryan, who has Down syndrome, was selected from over 2,500 entries in the NDSS nationwide call for photos. Approximately 215 photographs will appear in a video production to be shown on the larger-than-life Newscorp Astrovision by Panasonic, located in the heart of Times Square . Panasonic has donated 40 minutes of time on the Times Square Astrovision in honor of October, National Down Syndrome Awareness month.

Ryan is pictured playing golf!!!

The video production, coordinated by NDSS, illustrates children, teens and adults with Down syndrome working, playing and learning with friends and family.

The Times Square video production kicks off National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, which includes the 2007 Buddy Walk. This year, walks will be held in more than 275 cities across the country, as well as many international walks. John C. McGinley, who plays Dr. Perry Cox in the hit NBC show “Scrubs,” is the 2007 National Buddy Walk Spokesman. Mr. McGinley is both an accomplished actor and the proud father of Max, his nine-year-old son who has Down syndrome. The New York City Buddy Walk will be led by Mr. McGinley and NDSS Goodwill Ambassador Chris Burke, star of the long-running ABC series, “Life Goes On.” For information about National Down Syndrome Awareness Month or the NDSS Buddy Walk, visit www.NDSS.org or call 800-221-4602.

About NDSS

The National Down Syndrome Society is a nonprofit organization with more than 195 affiliates nationwide representing the more than 350,000 Americans who have this genetic condition. NDSS is committed to being the national leader in supporting and enhancing the quality of life, and realizing the potential of all people with Down syndrome. We demonstrate this commitment through our education, research and advocacy initiatives that benefit people with Down syndrome and their families.

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October 12, 2007 (Tyler, Texas) -- Wal*Mart Store #2688, on South Broadway, donated $1000 to the East Texas Down Syndrome Group in their commitment to helping community organizations. Gail Taylor, Community Involvement Coordinator, accepts a certificate of appreciation from ETDSG member Zach Traweek along with his mom, Amy.

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May 22, 2007 (Gilmer, TX) -- Angelia Ellis, Wal-Mart Store #0146 Assistant Manager, presents a $1000 community grant to the East Texas Down Syndrome Group. President, Lisha Mack, accepts the gift while holding Ryan Bailey. Ryan is one of nearly 100 East Texas members with Down syndrome served by the non-profit group which has no membership fee. Services include new parent gift packages, monthly newsletter, educational meetings, paid tuition for training seminars, socials, user-friendly website and the annual sponsorship of one family's attendance to a national Down syndrome educational conference. For more information, please call (903) 757-3516 or go to www.etdsg.org.

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