Let`s say, I`ll try!
Again it is October and Tricia reminds us of her idea of "Get it Down" - October is Down Syndrome Awarness month.
One post about Down-Syndrome every day.
Here are the rules:
The Not-Rules:
The rules are, there are no rules & anyone can participate.
Who can do it?
Weren’t you listening? Anyone who is interested! You are all welcome to join the challenge!
When do I do it?
The goal is to blog everyday for the month of October. 31 days to raise awareness of Down syndrome (a.k.a. Trisomy 21). Get it? 31 for 21!
What do I write about?
Anything your heart desires. I don't like to put restrictions on ya'll. I just like to read what you have to say. Last year people made up “challenges” and gave out ideas for topics. I thought that was a lot of fun! If you have ideas feel free to comment here and I will try and spread the word. Pictures are good too!
Why should I do it?
This is the one question I can be unambiguous about. I propose you do it in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. One thing I can say certainly, is that writing--blogging specifically--has helped me in numerous ways as the mother of a child with Down syndrome. I value the people I have met, the friends I have made, and the information I have gathered on blogs. Wouldn't it be wonderful if new parents googled Down syndrome and our blogs came up? What a welcome wagon that would be!
But that doesn’t mean you HAVE to write about Down syndrome. I think it’s beneficial for folks to read about people who are affected by Down syndrome and see that our lives are just the same as anyone else’s!
I propose whether or not you personally know someone affected by DS that you do it in honor of those living with DS as a part of their lives; to raise awareness of Down syndrome. (And, well, it WOULD be nice if you mentioned that's why you're doing it in at least ONE of your blog entries.)
What's in it for me?
Fame. Fortune. And the knowledge that not only did you write for a WHOLE month, you are raising Down Syndrome Awareness!
How do I know who else is doing it?
If you ARE going to take part in 31 for 21 then let me know. And spread the word! Please tell people to let me know they are participating so I can keep a running tally of links which I will post in my sidebar. That way we can all visit one another's blogs.
So why not? What's to lose? There's no winning. No losing. Just getting it down to raise awareness of Down syndrome.
Do you want to Get It Down? If so, join us for the 31 for 21 Challenge!
Sag mal, Claudia, wie kommt es eigentlich, dass du so zweisprachig fit bist? Ist das Ausbildung oder bist du zweisprachig aufgewachsen?
AntwortenLöschenIch beneide dich darum! Ich kann solche Texte kaum bis gar nicht verstehen! :-(
Lieben Gruss
Gabriela
Liebe Gabriela,
AntwortenLöschenes ist noch ein wenig was davon übrig, dass ich einmal ein paar Monate in Kanada gelebt und gearbeitet habe. Ich wäre sehr gerne zweisprachig aufgewachsen, aber leider war mir das verwehrt! Die folgenden Texte werden aber vermehrt in deutsch sein.
Lieben Gruss zurück,
Claudia