Prosper Family Shares Life Experience on World Down Syndrome Day
Kara SchofieldShyla likes the color pink, creating art, jumping rope, and playing with her friends. She loves pizza, French fries with ketchup, and lemonade. She cheers her brothers on at their games, helps her mom choreograph her dance fitness classes, and loves to hang out with her dad. She’s a typical 10-year-old, but one of the characteristics that makes her unique is her extra chromosome 21.
World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated every March 21 to help advocate for the rights and wellbeing of people with Down syndrome. This year’s theme is about inclusion—what it means and how we can increase opportunities for those with trisomy 21 and other disabilities. The Sayroos share some of their experiences and thoughts here.
Videographer and Producer: Rich Thrasher
Kara Schofield lives with her husband, nearly-grown youngest, and the family dog in the Prosper Texas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She can often be found at one keyboard or another: writing, documenting personal and family history, accompanying school choirs, and learning how to play jazz music. Her greatest joys are her four children and their spouses, extended family, pies, mountains, and Jesus Christ.
