The Spotlight
DSAMT recognizes and celebrates the achievements of individuals with Down syndrome of all ages and shares these with the community through The Spotlight. Any individual in Middle Tennessee is eligible to be selected for The Spotlight, and those featured will receive a special gift from DSAMT.
Delaney Heflin
In January 2023, Delaney Heflin competed in the TN State Winter Games in Gatlinburg, TN for skiing. While there, she received 1st place in Alpine Slalom and 4th place in Alpine Downhill. This is especially extraordinary since Delaney only started participating in Special Olympics in spring, 2022 and this was a brand-new sport for her.
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Do you know someone who should to be our Spotlight of the Month? Email a photo and a short explanation why to Tanya@somethingextra.org
Sophia is a junior at Mount Juliet High School and was recently elected to the homecoming court in September. Sophia is a social butterfly who can't go go anywhere without someone knowing her.
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Claire, who is about 18 months old, has Down syndrome, and has been in the hospital more than most people will in their entire lives.
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Sharmane has won four Special Olympics World Games medals, and is a favorite at DSAMT events because of her joy and humor.
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Luz Jirasko and Rodrigo Martinez speak with DSAMT about their 18 month old miracle, Sammy, who is in for one of his last rounds of chemotherapy.
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