Down syndrome is medically known as Trisomy 21. Trisomy 21 is for the 3 copies of the 21st chromosome that individuals with Down syndrome have.
There are 31 days in the month of Oct.
The blog challenge is to blog for 31 days for (T)21. Blog every day in the month of Oct in honor of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
This year Tricia is stepping down from hosting 31 for 21 and asked me if I would like to continue what has become a tradition for hundreds of bloggers with 31 for 21 and host it.
I told her of course I would be honored to continue what she started and keep the ball rolling with this awareness campaign!
Please join in with the blog challenge of posting every day for the month of Oct.
You do NOT have to blog about Down syndrome every day. Just post once a day about anything. But at least mention once that you're participating to raise awareness for Down syndrome.
You do NOT have to be the parent of a child with Down syndrome to participate!
The more bloggers outside of the Down syndrome community who participate, the more awareness we can raise. Please consider participating! Please don't feel that if you're not a parent to someone with Down syndrome you wouldn't know what to blog about. Just blog about what you want to blog about ... you'll be raising awareness when you link back to this post for information regarding what 31 for 21 is all about.
Participating is easy!
1. Grab the button
2. Sign Mr Linky so other bloggers can see who else is participating
3. Blog every day in Oct
4. Mention on your blog why you're blogging for 31 for 21
5. If you tweet about it use hashtag #31for21 to spread the awareness
Please share and spread the word!
I think I have the button issue fixed (crossing fingers!) - sorry about that! Please let me know if there are still problems getting the button to display properly on your blog.
Grab This Button
Here are a couple other ideas and opportunities to raise awareness during National Down Syndrome Awareness Month:
The National Down Syndrome Society has a wonderful Blogger Guide put together about the NDSS initiatives and other great ideas about raising awareness throughout the month of October.
Join the DS Awareness Weekend Blog Hop. This hop will run every weekend in Oct. You don't have to blog anything new during those weekends. If you're participating in 31 for 21 you pick a favorite post from that week and link it up; if you're not doing 31 for 21 you pick any favorite post to share. There are optional prompt ideas listed if want to blog something new on those weekends.
Looks great! Thanks, Michelle! So excited you are willing to take this on. xoxox
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this reminder!
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ReplyDeleteha! I was just thinking it's almost that time again! Thanks for hosting this year and continuing this tradition for us!
ReplyDeleteSo excited to be a part again this year! I'll be posting about this next week! Thanks for taking this on! Hope your family is doing well.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to another year of 31 for 21! :) Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteHope I can keep up - it gets harder every year ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting! Our second year participating :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Looking forward to this :)
ReplyDeleteI am excited to participate!
ReplyDeleteWe'll see how this goes with work!
ReplyDeleteGlad I saw this because I do enjoy participating. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteLove being a part of this community! I have faith that I'll manage a post every day... though they may be short ones!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are keeping this going. After having my son 3 years ago this is the place where I met so many other families going through exactly what we were. Thank you!
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ReplyDeleteHi Michelle! I just started following your blog! I'm a freelance writer and blogger, and I'm always looking for a great reason to get my creativity going, so I'm looking forward to the 31 for 21 Challenge!
ReplyDeleteExciting to be participating for the second year!
ReplyDeleteOoohhh, so glad it's going to happen! Thanks Tricia and Michelle!
ReplyDeleteVery excited to be included - this will be a huge challange for me since I'm lucky to get out two posts a week after chasing around a 6 yrs old and 3 yrs old! But to raise awareness for my Cate, I'd do anything!
ReplyDeleteI didn't take part last year but I'm ready this year!
ReplyDeleteI'm in!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't planning on it this year, but I've been socking away post ideas!! Let's give it a whirl!
ReplyDeleteHope I can keep up this year...thanks for hosting it this year..last year was my first year doing it...
ReplyDeleteI cant get the actual button on my blog..it only says grab this button instead..any ideas why???
ReplyDeleteJoining! This will be my 3rd year in a row!
ReplyDeleteI have been away from my blog for awhile and this is a great reason to push myself. 31 for 21!
ReplyDeleteI'm joining for the 3rd time in a row! My blog has been quite, but this gives me a reason to post everyday.
ReplyDeleteFirst time mom and first time blogger, lets see how it goes :)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to this ... 3rd year in a row for me :).
ReplyDeleteWhat is a blog about drones doing in the 31 for 21 blog challenge? Because of freedom. Freedom for us. Freedom for our blessings with Down syndrome.
ReplyDeleteVery excited to do 31 for 21 this year! I am very thankful God has given me a friend with Down Syndrome. He is a ball of fun.
ReplyDeleteHelp! I can't seem to get the button up as a widget (I'm so backwards here) and when I go to sign in, it won't let me ... it won't accept my blog url and says it has to start with some $%& something. Do I have to go get something to do this/ Help! thanks NAN at www.dsbutterfly.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteSo excited to see you continuing the tradition!! :) Thank you!!! My 3rd year!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for doing this! Looking forward to the challenge!
ReplyDeleteNot sure if I will be able to do it every day but we will see
ReplyDeleteNot sure if I will be able to do it every day but we will see
ReplyDeleteYikes! Okay. Nan IS Widening Circle. So I figured out how to list myself, but now I am listed 2X !!!!! Is there anyway to take off the first one? (i.e., the Nan one?) OM goodness.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I think I'm going to do it!
ReplyDeleteMy first ever 31 for 21! Didn't even start my blog until May, but I am so excited to participate. Will be in my local Buddy Walk next Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time participating, as I just started my blog in August. I'm very excited to try this and I look forward to finding some new blogs to read too! Happy Ds Awareness Month to everyone!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the link up! Love it! and I have longed loved "Bid Blueberry Eyes" blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks again!
I also cannot seem to get the button to work so I can post on my blog. It keeps telling me the URL is broken. Can anyone help me out?? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOops, I made the same mistake as Nan.... Where it says "Your name" it should probably say "Blog name". Could you please change "Galit" to "Matir Asurim"?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I have a suggestion - maybe other's wouldn't like it, BUT, I would LOVE to have the state you live in listed after your blog link on the linky list, if possible! I love reading blogs from all over, but would love to connect especially with those in my state :) Maybe for next year????
ReplyDeleteThis is my 6th year participating!
ReplyDeleteMy first time for 31 for 21! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to be amongst such prestigious company! I look forward to reading some great blogging this month!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome! Thanks for setting it all up!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting! Here we go!
ReplyDeleteGonna give this a try. Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome - what a powerful way to create awareness! Thanks for reminding us all.
ReplyDeleteMy first year as a 31 for 21 blogger. Thanks!
ReplyDelete...decided to link up my little one's nature blog too!
ReplyDeletethanks again for the link up!
This will be my first year. I'm also having issues with grabbing the button. I tried using the html in the box, but it isn't displaying the image. Any suggestions from anyone on how to get it to work?
ReplyDeleteI'm in!
ReplyDeleteI saw someone commented about putting states/locations. Maybe we could make a map? I've seen this ZeeMaps thing used elsewhere, people can pin their own location Want me to set one up? Or you set it up? I think you have a lot more traffic than I do. http://www.zeemaps.com/
Looking foroward to this years challenge. Hopefully I can make it happen this year.
ReplyDeleteI'm also having button troubles... it says Grab this button, but isn't displaying the image. Please help! :)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to doing this again! Thanks for hosting! :)
Sarah
www.matthew18vs14.blogspot.com
Excited to participate another year!
ReplyDeleteExcited! Thanks :).
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting! I just linked my blog too, but having button trouble.
ReplyDeleteExcited to participate,this is my first!
ReplyDeleteI don't see Mr. Linky? help ! I'm a little slow...
ReplyDeleteI just posted on my Blog! Thanks for doing this again. Hopefully I can keep up this year. www.voicesfordownsyndrome.com
ReplyDeleteI was not sure what or where Mr. Linky is?
Thanks for hosting this. Looking forward to participating and seeing what everyone has to share!
ReplyDeleteI'm in. Thanks for hosting and thanks to all the bloggers out there for participating!
ReplyDeleteButton works! Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteI'll be posting a photo a day. A snap of Lucas's life and a small caption. That's all I can commit to these days!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this opportunity to participate. We're looking forward to the challenge!
ReplyDeletethank you for hosting! Not sure if I am up to the challenge but I will do my best!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting!
ReplyDeleteoops! I linked up with the wrong URL. It didnt have just my homepage but a link I did a few weeks ago! Let me know if/how we want to fix it. SO sorry.
ReplyDeleteHey Michelle! I was trying to sign up, but was getting an error message! So, my blog addy is www.faulknerfam.blogspot.com. ~Kristen
ReplyDeleteHey Michelle! I was trying to sign up, but was getting an error message! So, my blog addy is www.faulknerfam.blogspot.com. ~Kristen
ReplyDeleteAlright, ready for another year.. Looking forward to seeing all the beautiful faces and reading all the wonderful stories we as parents have to tell :)
ReplyDeleteHello everyone....!!
ReplyDeleteNew to this AND the blog thing. My daughter Michelle just celebrated her 24th birthday.....;)
Thanks for hosting this, and I hope I make it posting every day! I post about a lot of different things, because having a daughter with Down syndrome is just one of many facets of my life. First time participating for me!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting. Looking forward to reading lots of great post.
ReplyDeleteI'm in for 31 for 21! It's the kick in the pants I needed to get blogging again. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI was going to do this even though I didn't think it was being organized. Thanks for taking on the hostessing duties!
ReplyDeleteSo excited to have time to do this this year!! Thanks for hosting! (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteVery cool. New to bloging, but this should be an interesting challenge.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the invite and for hosting this year. I love the challenge of writing each day and always raising awareness.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for hosting this great initiative. This is my first time participating and I'll try to keep up!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting - I'm in!
ReplyDeleteExcited to be sharing some updates on Gwyneth this month!
ReplyDeleteMy son was just born in June, this is our first year participating! Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteExcited to be participating for the third year running!
ReplyDeleteMary Ellen
Count me in! This will be my first time participating, Daniel (our 3rd) was born in March, so we're relatively new to the world of Down syndrome.
ReplyDeleteHello! Excited to help raise awareness!
ReplyDeleteexcited to join in again!
ReplyDeleteExcited to join in again this year!!
ReplyDeleteExcited to join the challenge again this year. As the grandmother of two Down Syndrome children it is a honor to participate. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting! I'm in!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting this! I was so excited when I found out about it today, and I can't wait to blog and read everyone elses blogs!
ReplyDeleteKaleigh
Thanks for hosting! Can't wait to read a lot of other blogs!
ReplyDeleteFirst timer here! Looking forward to reading these great blogs!
ReplyDeleteNew to blogging but was planning on lots of "awareness" posts this October anyway. Thanks for allowing me to participate in this great endeavor! Happy October!!!
ReplyDeleteNo. 133!! Go me! Way to get in there early!
ReplyDelete(kidding. thanks again for hosting!)
Excited to be a part of 31 for 21 again, thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteYea! I'm in!
ReplyDeleteI was delighted to find your blog. My daughter also has Trisomy 21 Down's, and is autistic. And, believe it or not, her name is also Kayla. She's 28 years old now, and doing great!
ReplyDeleteIt's my first time to participate! I am a little overwhelmed at the thought of posting everyday, but I want the challenge.
ReplyDeleteAnother year and another opportunity to tell the world about our awesome kids! Mine are a teenager and 2 young adults.
ReplyDeleteAll linked up!
ReplyDeleteHey there! Thanks for organizing this awesome event. I messed up when sharing my link - can you tell me how to fix "The Reese Report" connection? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGonna be a great month!
ReplyDeleteJumping in! Ahhhh!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the invite! A day late but I am in :)
ReplyDeleteThis is my first year participating - so excited to be a part of it!
ReplyDeleteI'm in...but have no idea how to "grab a button." Anyone able to help, particularly if you are using google blogger/blogspot.com?
ReplyDeleteI'm in again! But I accidently put my name instead of the blog name...fearfully and wonderfully made.
ReplyDeleteI'm the lucky mom of a 3 month old boy with T21 so this is my first year participating! What a privilege to be part of this group.
ReplyDelete(Sorry for double entry up above, accidentally hit 'enter' prematurely - I'd love it if you can delete the first one!)
A couple days late, but I'm in!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm a few days late but I'm in!
ReplyDeleteI am in, a little late, but that's okay.
ReplyDeleteMy blog is not a blog where I post about my daughter, sometimes I do, but most of the times I don't, because it is a health blog.
I will publish a weekly post about Down Syndrome this Month. I have grabbed the button and I am in.
Thanks for hosting!
Evelyn Parham
We're late but happy to be a part of this. :)
ReplyDeleteBeth
Hey! It's my first time doing this challenge, and I'm participating in honour of my baby girl with Down syndrome who is on her way!
ReplyDeleteThanks for promoting 31 for 21. I did my best to do this again this year, but only managed a few posts.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be my first time challenge. happy to be a part of this..
ReplyDeleteMy first year too!!!
ReplyDeleteHow do I get on the Mister Linky's list? I have an account but no clue how to go from there. Let me know, thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteHow do I get on the Mister Linky's 31 for 21 list? I have an account but no clue where to go from there! :)
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