Chelsea Cummings, 27, of Northfield, has been named one of 29 new ambassadors for Nothing Down, a worldwide Down syndrome awareness organization.
NORTHFIELD — Chelsea Cummings of Northfield has been named an ambassador for Nothing Down, an organization aiming to change the way the world views Down syndrome.
Cummings, 27, is one of 29 new ambassadors from across the globe. She was chosen to represent Nothing Down and, alongside her family, will assist the organization through community outreach, fundraising and social media promotion throughout 2020.
The mission of Nothing Down is to provide support, advocacy, education and opportunities for individuals and families that have been touched by Down syndrome. They aim to change the way that the world views Down syndrome and eliminate the stigmas that are often associated with disabilities. The organization produces documentaries, viral photo and video projects, an annual calendar and social media campaigns that highlight the promise and beauty of individuals with Down syndrome, according to a news release from the organization.
In addition, Nothing Down runs several programs — Blessing Baskets of Hope, which supports new and expectant parents of babies with Down syndrome and a nationwide World Down Syndrome Day school program that celebrates differences and fosters acceptance among students.
The school program raises awareness and funds for participating schools during the week of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21.)
Nothing Down ambassadors and their families support the organization’s mission by promoting such programs and by educating the public on the potential and abilities of individuals with Down syndrome.
Nothing Down announced the application process for its Ambassador Program in January and received more than 500 applications from 42 states and 11 different countries.