The change in season brings cooler weather. Sweaters. Pumpkin patches. Corn mazes. Colored, falling and raking leaves. Fall-flavored spiced teas. Halloween.
Fall also means Buddy Walk time. And National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
And, of course, that annual crazy-fun time of the 31 for 21 Blog Challenge.
For the back story on the annual challenge, and how I came to host it, read here.
By now I think most people know all about the challenge, what "31 for 21" stands for, what the challenge is, what to do etc. But for the new bloggers out there here is a quick summary:
- Trisomy 21 is 3 copies of the 21st chromosome (ie Down syndrome).
- Oct is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
- There are 31 day is Oct
- Blog every day in Oct (31) to raise awareness of Down syndrome (T21)
- So ... 31 for 21 Blog Challenge
A couple of guidelines:
- You don't have to blog about Down syndrome every day; just blog every day about whatever you want
- You should mention, at least once, that you are participating in "31 for 21"
- You don't have to be a parent, or grandparent, of someone with Down syndrome to participate
- Grab the button and post somewhere on your blog or in a blog post
- Sign Mr Linky so other bloggers can see all the participants
- Meet new bloggers (there were about 170 last year!)
- If you tweet, use #31for21
Grab This Button
30 comments:
I participated last year and really enjoyed it; I can't believe a year has gone by already! I've had some things I've been meaning to write about lately but haven't, and I think that this was just the nudge I needed to get a move on. Thanks for hosting again, Michelle!
I'm in!
I look forward to this every year! And each year I start making and scheduling my posts earlier and earlier. Thanks for hosting again Michelle!
Ready or not? Here I go!
Thanks for hosting this again! I always enjoy October--finding new friends and celebrating old.
We are doing it! Had a tough time deciding whether or not I could do it again this year, but hey, discipline is good for you, right?! Looking forward to this month!!
Thank you for hosting. Hope I am up to the challenge!!
I can't not do it! Tradition.
I'm in.
I'm in for my second year of 31-for-21. Thank you for hosting!
Linking up! I always fall off the bandwagon but I'm hoping to keep it going this year!
This is my second year participating. Thank you for hosting!
I'm with Cate. Can't NOT do it! This will be year six for me. OMG I'm old! :)
I'm gonna give it a whirl!
Going to give this a try... :)
Last year, I participated in the 31-for-21 Challenge for the first time with my sister-in-law Medrie, and I was pregnant with my daughter Elyse who has Down syndrome. At the end of this challenge, adding in the extra National Down syndrome Awareness week in Canada, my daughter Elyse will turn 1! I have learned so much in the last year, and I look forward to sharing our day-to-day experiences (or whatever else moves me in the moment) and checking out all the other wonderful blogs! Good luck everyone!
I have so much to learn from y'all...Happy to be a part of this...
Hey Michelle, Thanks for hosting again. I'm going to try to keep up. :)
I look forward to reading more of 31 for 21 blogs! I just joined today! (We adopted our second child who has DS two months ago). Cheers!
Hello Friends,
I try to catch many of your blogs already - but one every day for everyone?! Welp, me too!
Let's do this.
Great thinkin' - Mardra
Thanks for keeping 31 for 21 going, Michelle.
I'm in again!
It's my first year! I'm gonna try my hardest! :)
Did it last year & look forward to participating again!
Just now signing up to participate for my first time!
Trying to correct my link...hope this one works! Anyway, signing up to participate for the first time.
I'm a little late, but I'm in! Stephanie - aka Walkersvillemom
What perfect timing! :)
not sure if I am linked up but I am in
I am in
Post a Comment