Turriff coffee morning raises over £800 for Down's Syndrome Scotland

A coffee morning in Turriff Legion helped raise £845 for Down’s Syndrome Scotland.

Organised by local families, the event boasted a variety of stalls including tombolas, crafts, home bakes and lucky dips.

Down’s Syndrome Scotland is the only charity in Scotland focussed solely on the needs of people with Down’s syndrome as well as their families and carers.

They aim is to help everyone reach their full potential, while also working to influence policy and change attitudes towards Down’s syndrome.

Down’s syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a full or partial third copy of chromosome 21 in the body’s cells.

Approximately one in every 1000 babies is born with Down’s syndrome and in Scotland it is estimated that there are 70 babies born with Down’s syndrome each year with the total number of people living with Down’s syndrome in Scotland estimated to be 4500.

While some characteristics will be similar, everyone with Down’s syndrome is unique and full of potential.

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