Channce Richardson of Piedmont High School will appear in the bright lights of Times Square on Saturday, September 7, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video presentation.
Richardson will represent the Down Syndrome Community In an annual National Down Syndrome Society video presentation, according to a news release from the society. Channce has played on the Piedmont Special Olympics volleyball team and also cheered sports teams on as the Wildcat mascot.
The one-hour video of more than 500 photographs include children, teens, and adults with Down syndrome from all 50 states and 14 countries. These collective images highlight individuals with Down syndrome in the most visible way on two screens in the heart of Times Square, the release reads.
The photo of Channce was selected from nearly 3000 entries in the NDSS worldwide call for photos. His photo will be shown on two jumbotron screens thanks to the support of ClearChannel Outdoor.
The two screens are above Dos Caminos restaurant in Father Duffy Square. The presentation will be livestreamed on the National Down Syndrome Society Facebook page from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. CST on Saturday, September 7.
The Times Square Video presentation kicks off the New York City Buddy Walk which takes place at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park. The flagship Buddy Walk has taken place in New York City since 1995 as part of the National Buddy Walk program. Over 150 Buddy Walk events are held in communities across the country and select international locations. For more information about the New York City Buddy Walk on September 7 or the National Buddy Walk Program please visit www.ndss.org.
