Lola Carter from Hoghton is set to appear in the bright lights of Times Square on Saturday, September 7th, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video presentation.

The images will highlight individuals with Down syndrome in the most visible way, on two jumbo screens in the heart of Times Square, one of the world’s busiest pedestrian areas.

The hour long video features over 500 photographs of children, teens and adults with Down syndrome from all 50 US states and 14 other countries.

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Lola’s photo was chosen as part of the 10% selected from nearly 3000 entries.

Her photo will be shown on two jumbotron screens thanks to the support of ClearChannelOutdoor. The two screens sit above Dos Caminos restaurant in Father Duffy Square. The presentation will be live streamed on the NDSS Facebook page between from 9:30-10:30am ET on September 7th.

The Times Square Video presentation will also kick off the New York City Buddy Walk which takes place at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park. The Buddy Walk is one of the most widely recognised public awareness programs for the Down syndrome community. The flagship Walk has taken place in New York City since 1995.

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