Timonium's Tucker Emry to be Honored at AcceptAbility Gala

During its annual AcceptAbility Gala, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) will bestow their highest honor, the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award, on Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) and Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO), for their work supporting people with Down syndrome. GLOBAL Ambassador Tucker Emry, an actor and self-advocate from Timonium, will also be honored.

The gala is an inspiring fundraiser taking place at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC on May 21st that features a dance performance by Robert Wallop from Annapolis and other area dancers from the inclusive dance troupe, RhythmXpress, as well as an intimate performance by Multi-Platinum Artist and Actor Phillip Phillips.

GLOBAL’s annual AcceptAbility Gala brings together policymakers from both sides of the aisle, key scientists from NIH, philanthropists, corporate sponsors, and the Down syndrome community. Down syndrome is the most frequent chromosomal condition, affecting over 400,000 Americans.

With GLOBAL’s leadership bringing together multiple stakeholders, the NIH Down syndrome research and medical care budget has increased by $338 million over the last six years. The AcceptAbility Gala is an opportunity to celebrate major new federal research funding increases after years of being one of the least funded genetic conditions and to educate Congress and the community about the transformative DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act that will elongate life and improve health outcomes for people with Down syndrome.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.globaldownsyndrome.org.