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Today in \u2018Time of Our Lives\u2019 we had the pleasure of speaking with Tia, mother to Manaia, who lives with Down syndrome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, Tia is taking on the 10 km Bridge to Brisbane on Sunday 28 August, aiming to raise funds and awareness of people with Down syndrome. With last year being her first time acting as a fundraiser for this event, Tia says her main motivation is to make her daughter proud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since participating for the first time in 2021 Tia says she is mainly looking forward to the energy and enthusiasm that comes from being at such a great event. She is also hoping to beat her fundraising total from last year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With two children, Tia\u2019s family keeps her more than active. After involving herself when Manaia was born, Tia says that Down Syndrome Queensland is \u201ca great organisation,\u201d and she highly recommends making use of the websites and learning opportunities available. Tia believes that the benefits of DSQ for the community are huge, whether that be for an individual with Down syndrome or their families. She also says the information and support on offer provides great comfort and belonging to many families out there, including her own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tia says that prior to having her daughter, she had had very little interaction with people with Down syndrome. However, becoming a member of the DSQ community completely changed this. Tia\u2019s goal for 2022 is to create awareness and exposure to Down syndrome in the community, and to aid DSQ in \u201csupporting these amazing, joyful humans\u201d. When asked about advice for others, Tia shares, \u201cI believe there\u2019s never been a better time in the world to be different and to celebrate it\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We thank Tia for her time and wish her all the best of luck in the upcoming Bridge to Brisbane!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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If you would like\u00a0to\u00a0support Tia\u00a0in reaching her goal, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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