For the past several years the Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City’s (DSGKC) Prom King and Queen have joined us at our annual Wine Tasting and Auction. 2014 is no exception as we welcome back Chris and Carissa to our event on April 24.
Not only are Chris and Carissa DSGKC’s Prom King and Queen, but they are actually dating. Every year we welcome this sweet couple to our Wine Tasting and Auction to remind us all why we are here: To raise funds for the Kansas City Down syndrome community and to make prom dreams come true for hundreds of people with developmental disabilities in the Kansas City area.
Before we welcome you all to our special event, we’d like to introduce you to the wonderful couple that continue to inspire us year after year.
Prom Queen Carissa
Carissa is a vibrant young woman with a lot of personality. She is currently a hospitality assistant at Children’s Mercy Hospital’s Down Syndrome Clinic thanks to a special auction item at the First Downs for Down Syndrome event, Huddle Time.
Because of Huddle Time, Carissa has been able to work at Children’s Mercy for the past two years. As a hospitality assistant, Carissa greets families, provides snacks and play activities to children, maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the clinic and play areas, and assist with clerical projects. We are so proud of Carissa!
Prom King Chris
After speaking with Chris, it’s clear that he has a huge heart because he is very caring and loving. Chris is also a Special Olympics champ. After traveling with Team USA in the 2011 Special Olympics in the 2011 World Summer Games in Athens, Greece, Chris came home with four medals after competing in four aquatic events.
Not to mention, Chris has been involved with Special Olympics for 12 years and also participates in basketball, golf and flag football. He has previously been named the Northwest Missouri Athlete of the Year. On top of his sports activities, Chris assists his mom in running the St. Joseph, Mo. Young Athlete Program.
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