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By Julle Slack CANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF As much as the extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome comes with extra challenges, it comes with just as many â€" if not more â€" extra joys. That‘s definitely the case for Milton‘s Sarah Makinâ€"Zakonovic, whose son Luka Zakoâ€" novic, almost three, was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth. She and her husâ€" band Aleksandar Zakonovic also have a sixâ€" yearâ€"old daughter, Emma. gThe family will participate in the June 17 Halâ€" ) ton Down Syndrome Association (HDSA) Go2 1 § â€" Halton Walk for Down Syndrome at the Milâ€" MILTON CANADIAN CHAMPION | Thursday, June 15, 2017 | 18 ton Fairgrounds. Toronto Maple Leaf Connor Brown will be cutting the opening ceremony ribbon at 10 a.m. and will stay to sign autoâ€" graphs and have photographs taken. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Followâ€" ing the walk through the streets of Milton, there will be activities for families to enjoy. Makinâ€"Zakonovic, who‘s the new parent coâ€" ordinator at the HDSA, chose Milton as her new home when she was pregnant with Luka; already aware that there was a 99 per cent chance that he had Down syndrome â€" discovered during routine pregnancy blood work â€" she wanted to move to a community where supports were good. She‘s thrilled with her decision and extols praise on the local association for giving her hope, encouragement and friendships. She‘s never looked back. The same can be said for Luka, who is doing ~cON NOW AT THE BRICK! Family laces up for Go21 Walk for Down Syndrome The Zakonovics, including dad Aleksandar, mom Sarah and children Luka and Emma, will be parâ€" ticipating in Milton‘s Go21 â€" Halton Walk for Down Syndrome at the Milton Fairgrounds June 17. Little Luka, 2, lives with Down syndrome. Julle Slack / Canadian Champion into my soul when he looks at me," she said. "He engages and spreads his sunshine." Dad shared the reaction Luka receives when he arrives at daycare each morning. "All the kids yell out ‘Luka‘ then they come running over, and Luka is very generous great at Peekaboo daycare centre in Milton. Like any toddler, he loves dancing, music and giving hugs. But the latter is something he shares most often and with great feeling. "Luka speaks for himself â€" he has a very enâ€" gaging way with people. | feel like he sees IHE MILTON DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE ZND ANNUAL SAVING ToÂ¥ MORt OME CELEBRATE SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. C '{ 2¢ is &# f [*% f » !\ "ar °t i /4 :‘ 4 i C 4 " -"" / {,(( { w Monday July 10, 2017 Crosswinds Golf & Country Club DrR. TODD MURPHY Psychologist 2:00 PM â€" Registration, Lunch, Mini Spa Treatments 3:30 PM â€" Yâ€"Hole Shotgun Following Golf â€" Dinner, Prizes, Silent Auction & More! Understand difficulties in a new light « Develop healthier coping strategies Increase meaning in life Offering a range of assessment and treatment services for both individuals and couples * I CROSSWYNDS _ ;s 1 GOLF & C(.::J.:YIY CLUB %"41 wi fl aggP'TAL