by Judy Winter | Oct 25, 2022 | Newsworthy
Today is World Spina Bifida Day, an annual day of increased awareness of this lifelong disability, a neural-tube diagnosis that affects the spine and spinal cord. Less than 20,000 cases are diagnosed per year in the United States for this disorder present at birth....
by Judy Winter | Oct 24, 2022 | Newsworthy
Today I am recognizing the celebration of Diwali 2022. The 5-day Hindu Festival of Lights begins today. It’s a beautiful tradition with roots in India that celebrates the forces of light over darkness and good over evil. Treats are shared among neighbors. Three...
by Judy Winter | Oct 18, 2022 | Newsworthy
This documentary based on the nationally recognized Eric ‘RicStar’ Winter Music Therapy Camp, of which I am co-founder, is now in the editing stage. The film will explore the powerful impact this music therapy camp, held at the MSU Community Music School...
by Judy Winter | Oct 17, 2022 | Newsworthy
In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, please join me in congratulating athlete, Chris Nikic, on his recent Ironman win! Nikic is the first person with Down syndrome to finish an Ironman World Championship Triathlon. No small athletic feat. This grueling race was...
by Judy Winter | Oct 11, 2022 | Newsworthy
Today is the 10th Anniversary of #InternationalDayoftheGirl, an effort to increase attention on issues that matter to girls, while supporting them in efforts to become future change makers. In addition to the 2022 UNICEF effort seen here International Day of the Girl...
by Judy Winter | Oct 10, 2022 | Newsworthy
Today I join with others in recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It’s an honor and history that I believe we should recognize and respect all year long. You can read the official White House 2022 Proclamation here. A Proclamation on Indigenous...
