SM, DSAPI HOLD 17TH HAPPY WALK FOR DOWN SYNDROME

An estimated 6,000 attendees comprised of families, schools, supporters, advocates, and SM employees, celebrated the triumphant life stories of people with Down Syndrome and their families at the 17th Happy Walk for Down Syndrome, which took place at the SMX Convention Center, Manila.

The event was graced by Hans Sy, chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime Holdings together with US Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Sung Kim and Ambassador-designate for the Royal Thai Embassy, H.E. Vasin Ruangprateepsaeng, who have both long supported the advocacies of SM and DSAPI.

SM City Bacolod also joined the celebration and had their walk as well. “At SM, we recognize the ever-changing needs of the members of the community where we are present, and the more we celebrate our relationship with groups like DSAPI, the more that we understand what needs to be developed in making a welcoming mall, including persons with disability,” said Bien Mateo, SVP of SM Supermalls and Director for SM Cares Program on PWDs.

“The Happy Walk is certainly one of the biggest events that continue to make beautiful stories for families to enjoy, having fun, to be with one another, to treasure,” DSAPI Chairman Mr. Elmer F. Lapeña said.

To know more about SM Cares, you may visit www.smcares.com.ph, www.facebook.com/ OfficialSMCares or email smcares@smsupermalls.com.