Coming Up: World Down Syndrome Day March 21

Posted by Greg Cruey Mar 5, 2006

March 5 - Chromosomes come in pairs. Humans have 46 pairs of chromosomes in their the genetic code that tells their bodies how to develop and function. But people with Down Syndrome have a third chromosome on their 21st set of chromosomes. So to celebrate the genetic uniqueness of people with Down syndrome, Down Syndrome International has picked March 21st as World Down Syndrome Day. The event will kick off in Singapore where there will be events on from the 20th through the 22nd.