 Improving the quality of life for Russian children with Down syndromeExpress News Downside Up
11 July 2011
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Anyone can nominate any person who he believes has gone the extra mile, to be an Olympic Torch Bearer at 2012 Olympic Games in London. Do you think we can be so open-minded as to nominate an individual with Down syndrome to be an Olympic Torch Bearer? This was the question we asked our readers. As a result of an opinion survey we have a potential nominee – Andrey Vostrikov, an all-round world champion in gymnastics among disabled children, a gold medal winner at Special Olympic World Games in Shanghai. Do you believe he is a worthy candidate? Take vote by writing to Irina at soldatchi@downsideup.org. Please indicate your first and last names and your home city.
4 gold and 2 silver medals – this is the result of Andrey Vostrikov, the only Russian athlete with Down syndrome at Special Olympics in Athens. Andrey did go an extra mile to achieve the victory! It took him years of training to prepare for the Olympics. Before the start of the Games he told his coach he was confident of success.
Russia’s team at 2011 Special Olympics was one of the largest – 331 athletes and coaches representing 30 Russian regions.
More than 7000 thousand athletes from 183 countries came to Athens, motherland of Olympic Games. Teams and individuals competed for glory and won it with determination and skill. Some participants became “stars” of Special Olympics, others went home without medals. But they all helped open a window of understanding and prove to the world that people with intellectual disabilities have a variety of gifts and talents. They must simply be given a chance to develop their potential.
Please follow the link to watch a video of Olympic Flame Transfer from Shanghai to Athens.
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Downside Up is a non-government charitable fund. Thanks to help from people who care – thanks to YOUR HELP – we annually provide support for several thousand Russian children.
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For example, a donation in the amount of 450 rubles (approx. 10 quids or 11 Euro) covers the cost of a specialised literature package which enables parents to organize learning at home.
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A 1000 rubles (approx. 22 quids or 24 Euro) donation will help Downside Up pay for a child’s speech therapy session.
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A donation in the sum of 2200 rubles (approx. 48 quids or 54 Euro) covers the cost of a home visit from Downside Up early intervention specialist.
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In June there were publications about Downside Up in magazines Expert and Forbs, newspapers Kommersant, Vecherniaya Moskva, and in other media outlets. All articles are in Russian.
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