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Albuquerque RESIDENT TO BE FEATURED IN TIMES SQUARE

Amira Valdez To Represent the Down Syndrome Community in Unique Annual National Down

Syndrome Society Video Presentation

NEW YORK, New York (September 6, 2025) - Amira Valdez of Albuquerque, New Mexico, will appear in the bright lights of Times Square on Saturday, September 6, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video Presentation. The one-hour video of 500+ photographs includes children, teens, and adults with Down syndrome from all 50 states and 11 countries. These collective images highlight individuals with Down syndrome in the most visible way - on two screens in the heart of Times Square.

The photo of Amira was selected from more than 2,600 entries in the NDSS worldwide call for photos. Her photo will be shown on two Jumbotron screens thanks to the support of Clear Channel Outdoor. The two screens are above Dos Caminos restaurant in Father Duffy Square. The presentation will be livestreamed on the NDSS Facebook page from 9:30-10:30am ET on September 6.

Amira is pictured on her third birthday last November. She loves lights so she is happily looking at her fairy lights.

The Times Square Video Presentation kicks off the New York City Buddy Walk® which takes place at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park. This flagship Buddy Walk® has taken place i New York City since 1995 as part of the National Buddy Walk® Program. Over 150 Buddy Walk® events are held in communities across the country and select international locations. Fo more information about the New York City Buddy Walk® on September 6 or the National Buddy Walk® Program please visit www.ndss.org.