Anna’s Angels is the organization that sponsored the 10 mile run this weekend. They provide funds to promote laboratory and clinical research for Down’s Syndrome. Since i ran in their race (which raised over $300k for the cause), I figure i can at least post a link to their website.
One of my big fears in life is that i will have a child that has a huge disability such as Down’s Syndrome. There isn’t anything you can do to prevent it, either. The probability of conceiving a child with the chromosomal mutation that causes DS increases with age, and i’m not exactly a spring chicken anymore. It’s depressing to think of. And while i know i would love any child and do the best i could for it, of course you never wish for such hardships.
Click on this link to see the race results for the 10 mile race. I’m there – 10th from the bottom!