Shooting Stars Program - blogged by NSSLHA

DSAF "Shooting Stars"
This pilot program is an offshoot from the Stars Tent at the Step Up Walk.  The Stars Tent highlights all the accomplishments of our membership by displaying Bios within the tent.  Individuals with Down syndrome make us all realize and appreciate that the smallest accomplishments are HUGE that others may take for granted - whether it is climbing a step for the first time, playing the Baritone in a marching band, or reading a book.  As an extension of our Stars Bios, which sit static on the walls of the tent, we created the "Shooting Stars" concept to allow a group of volunteer college students to follow the DSAF Stars outside the tent and into their lives during the morning of the walk.  Through text, quotes, and pictures, we hope that this accurately captures the heart-warming magic that is the Step Up Walk!

Overall view from NSSLHA (Nebraska Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association) members from UNL:

We all really enjoyed this day.  It is such a great way to raise awareness and support for those families that have children with Down Syndrome.  Children with Down Syndrome are just like you and me.  It was evident that day. We were all affected by the parents' and children's responses to us.  They were very open, supportive, and loving.  It was exciting to see how many people were at this awesome event to show their support.  It was an honor to be apart of it and can't wait for next year!!

Please follow the following Blog of the 6 Groups - accompanied by their candid photographs.  Additional photographs are also included from higher-quality cameras.