Siobhan, the adorable 2-year-old with Down syndrome who is the face of this year's YAI and Broadview Networks Central Park Challenge, was featured on NBC's Sunday Today! Siobhan was joined by her father, John O'Shea, and her siblings, along with Fred Staine, who lives in a YAI residence and Matt Aubry, YAI's Director of Development. NBC Today host Pat Battle, who also has a daughter with Down syndrome, interviewed the group about the mission of YAI and the exciting and inclusive events happening at this year's Central Park Challenge.
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Showing posts with label Siobhan. Show all posts
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Monday, June 1, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Whatever You Do, Watch This Video
Exciting times here at YAI! With only ten days left until the Central Park Challenge, we have amazing, late breaking news about Siobhan, the little girl who is featured on billboards and advertisements all over New York City. If you haven't been introduced to her already, definitely be sure to watch this video first. We promise, it will make the new video all the more exciting. After you watch, be sure to leave a message of encouragement for Siobhan in the comments section. She (with a little help from mom and dad) will be looking for your messages in the days leading up to the CPC!
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
2009 Central Park Challenge Web Site Goes Live!
It's an exciting week here at the YAI/NIPD Network. The official 2009 Central Park Challenge Web site went live on Monday and we feel confident that it's our best yet. Woohoo! Take a look around, see about setting up your team and personal pages and let us know what you think. And don't forget to Meet Siobhan, the adorable little girl who is representing this year's Central Park Challenge.
