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Association important‘ family‘s journey D with hugs. He gives a lot of love to people and he receives it too." "Our experience (with Down synâ€" drome) is that life is pretty typical at the beginning," she said, sharing Welcome to Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley. The poem describes that when you‘re expecting, it‘s like planning a vacaâ€" tion to Italy. But then after anticipaâ€" tion and several months, the big day arrives and you end up in Holland. It‘s not what you expected, but over time, you realize it‘s not so bad â€" there are tulips there and lots of new people you would never have met. "Now I pass that along to others. That there‘s lots of hope, and it takes time to adjust," she said. "Our philosophy is to keep him happy and healthy and to help him reach his full potential." For Luka, it just takes him a little lonâ€" ger to learn things, so milestones take a while longer to achieve â€" but the point is â€" he gets to them. She said her daughter had a smart way of putting it into perspective. "Emma said the funniest thing â€" a very smart observation â€" one day. She said, ‘It‘s kind of nice because we get to enjoy each phase a little longer." Luka is clever and very curious and uses sign language to ask for whatâ€" ever he desires. "HDSA has been an important part of our journey," said the Milton mom. "They have been amazing with lots of active volunteers and resources. They‘ve been an integral part of adâ€" justing to life." The upcoming twoâ€"kilometre walk is open to family, friends and the comâ€" munity to increase awareness about Down syndrome and to raise funds for research, education and advoâ€" cacy programs. Following the walk, there will be a carnival with food, fun, special entertainment, including pony rides, bouncy castles and an amazing silent auction â€" including a Toronto Maple Leaf Team hockey stick signed by the entire 2017 team. Go21 is HDSA‘s main fundraisâ€" ing event and last year raised Saturday, July 1, 2017 Milton Fairgrounds 6 ILTON Admission & Transit Service CANADA DAY _ Milton Transit A Growing Community with Tradition and Diversity Cdecrerthg ourEdents Einceyvid hide Veterans‘ Breakfast be held, rain or shine, in Victoria Park at Town Hall. Everyone is invited. 9:00 am â€" 11:30 am. Veterans‘ Parade Veterans‘ Parade from Victoria Park at Town Hall to Fairgrounds â€" 11:30 am. Evening Main Show Mel Monaco â€" 7:00 pm Stephen‘s Garage â€" 8:00 pm Stacey Renee â€" 9:00 pm JÂ¥ FIRSTLINE DEVELOPMENTS Stephen‘s Garage is a dynamic 6 piece band from Mississauga, Ontario and the surrounding GTA. With the incredible vocals of frontman Stephen Baichand, backed by an exceptional classic guitar and keyboard combination, this band delivers a high energy performance that covers some of the greatest hits from over 5 decades of music. Our unique combination of genuine sound and fun approach to entertainment is something that you don‘t want to miss. Tim Hortons Kidz Zone Glant Sand Hill « Rock Wall Bouncies Face Painting Bubbies + Games e Play DOh _ riectronic Hockey Net â€" Mini Sticks Main Day Attraction Knights of Valour Jousting (1pm, 3pm, 5Spm) Since 1997, the Knights of Valour have been entertaining North American audiences with exciting shows of horsemanship, bravery, and chivairy. Now they are the driving force behind Jousting in North America, a sport they have coined as "Extreme Jousting" live jousting competition. For more information on Knights of Valour, see their website: knightsofvalour.ca Family Fun Activities The Reptile Store Reptile Show, Hands on Exotics, Skee Pucks Mystic Drums FirstLine Family Zone Opening Ceremonies »m»ilton Fairgrounds Fireworks Spectacular at 10:00 pm Rain or Shine *Carnival Rides until Dark To Volunteer go to: www.miltoncanadaday.ca v NOLTIW | Toz ‘gt aunr | gg & woo‘uo}|eyapisut‘mmm | NOIIWVHJI NVIGC OUR DIAMOND SPONSORS Canadian Patrimpine Heritage _ canadien MILTON OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS PmX ROYAL LEePAGE _ OUR GOLD SPONSORS 1 & © B Independenily Owned and Opersied