The moving message behind the ‘Lucky Few’ tattoos that parents all over the country are getting
The tattoos are designed to represent the three chromosomes that people with Down's Syndrome have
INSPIRATIONAL parents around the world are raising awareness about Down’s Syndrome by showing off their matching tattoos.
The tattoo, which includes three arrows, represents the three sets of chromosomes that people with Down’s Syndrome have.
The tattoos celebrate the bond between parents and their children who have the genetic condition.
Families in britain have adopted the tattoo design after a mum in America shared her inking on social media.
Mica May started the trend by sharing a picture of her tattoo with the hashtag ‘Lucky Few’ – which is the name of a book about Down’s Syndrome.
28 parents and grandparents in Hull all shared the experience as they got inked together.
The families were tattooed in the Regenerates Studio in Anlaby, with some opting for the ‘Lucky Few’ slogan as well.
Lauren Lawler, 32, whose three-year-old son Toby has the condition, organised the event.
She said: “It sounds stupid, but when you have a child with Down’s Syndrome and you see another you feel like you’ve got that bond, you’re all part of something.
“We don’t look at them and think they have Down’s Syndrome – they are just our children – and we want people to look at them the same as we do.”
What is Down's Syndrome?
Also known Trisomym 21, Down’s Syndrome is a genetic condition which effects level of learning ability and partiucalr facial characteristics.
Symtopms of Down’s Syndrome at birth:
- floppiness
- eyes that slant upwards and downwards
- a small mouth with a tongue that may stick out
- a flat back of the head
- below average weight and length
- their palm may only have one crease
The parents who took part in the tattooing event are part of the Downright Special charity which assists families and professionals regarding the care of children with the condition.
Mrs Lawler, who has three other children, had her tattoo alongside her husband John.
She added: “It was actually very emotional all being together having it done.
“We are all united in this journey – what an amazing thing we have done.”
Marie Eye, whose daughter has the condition, is also proud to have taken part.
She said: “We all wanted to get involved to show we are the lucky few, I wanted to show I have a beautiful intelligent daughter.”
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