I am participating in the DSRTF 2006 "Romp for Research" as one of "Anna's Amigos" -- all in honor of my niece Anna Lazare.  Anna is happy, funny, smart and healthy 2 year old who happens to have Down syndrome.  She every reason to hope and expect to lead a fulfilling life.  Thanks to DSRTF, the prospects may be brighter than ever before anticipated.  DSRTF (the Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation) is a non-profit organization dedicated to Down syndrome cognition research.  DSRTF currently funds research projects at Stanford University's Center for DS Research and Treatment and is committed to funding promising DS research across the country. DSRTF’s goals are to develop cognitive treatments that will further enable people with Down syndrome to be fully included in academic and social environments as well as provide them with greater opportunities to live independently as adults.

To learn more about Anna, please visit www.AnnasAmigos.com.  For more on DSRTF, go to www.DSRTF.org.