MANHATTAN, NY (PIX11) – Seeing the flexibility of incapacity was the message at a joy-filled style present hosted by Gigi's NYC for individuals with Down syndrome.
It was about inclusivity and acceptance and a time for fashions to shine.
From the smallest fashions as younger as two to a number of of their 30s, Gigi's sixth annual New York style present was a joyous celebration of kids and adults with Down syndrome.
Many of those fashions loved each minute of their time on the runway.
And Brittany Lee, 27, was clearly the chief of the group.
“She is a present from God,” Mylinda Lee, Brittany's mom, informed PIX11 Information. “They informed me to abort her whereas she was pregnant. I wouldn't do it and now after 27 years she is aware of learn and write. She might not be president or drive a automobile, however she has the whole lot else.”
His daughter, Brittany, agreed. “I had a number of enjoyable,” she stated.
A few of these fashions even participated within the design of the garments they have been carrying with the assistance of designer Jovana and her line, Alivia.
“I really like seeing the enjoyment that comes from them,” Michael Brown, a member of Gigi's board of administrators in New York, informed PIX11 Information. “The power of individuals with disabilities thrives once we see a room like this. They mild up a room,” he added.
One other proud mannequin mother, Cindy Chau, added: “That is at all times the spotlight of your yr, proper? Memei? She had an entire staff right here from her faculty, her godparents. His grandmother,” she stated.
Dyani Parkinson, 24, had six relations to cheer her up.
“She enjoys day-after-day at GiGi's Playhouse and the whole lot they provide,” Taji Parkinson, Dylani's mom, informed PIX11 Information.
Dyani's father, Jim, was grateful for all of the actions at GiGi's Playhouse. “The truth that they create it to the neighborhood. “It has been a beautiful expertise,” he said.
Dyani's grandmother, Linda Barnes, added: “When you’ve got a toddler with Down syndrome, the kid actually thrives on the love they obtain.”
“It's the one place in New York Metropolis the place individuals with Down syndrome can come and be in a neighborhood of individuals like them,” stated Mallory Humphries, Gigi's volunteer in New York.
The subsequent massive occasion in honor of World Down Syndrome Day can be when GiGi's NYC hosts a cabaret with Broadway stars.