I am a recent board member for a non-profit organization called Samantha's Harvest. This is a small organization that raises awareness and funds for people with Down Syndrome.
Ever since I was little, I had a passion for children who had down syndrome. I found myself constantly being gravitated to students who had special needs. In college, I did a lot of research to further my understanding of the syndrome. It has always fascinated me so when I was asked by a friend to join the board I did not hesitate!
The organization started when a friend of mine gave birth to a beautiful little girl named Samantha. Samantha was born with down syndrome. Prenatal testing which included level III ultrasound and fetal echo cardiogram failed to detect any abnormalities in the development of the baby. At 2 days old, Sam was diagnosed with Down syndrome and at 9 days old it was discovered she would soon require open heart surgery to correct an A/V canal heart defect.
Today, Samantha is a healthy, active, beautiful little girl full of personality. The organizations goals are to raise money so students with Down Syndrome can attend college. We have many events coming up and I urge you to check out the website. http://www.samanthasharvest.org/scholar.html
