Caitlyn Lawrence Receives Scholarship from 3.21 Run for Down Syndrome Awareness

Caitlyn Lawrence of DeKalb County High School recently received a $250 Scholarship from the 3.21 Run for Down Syndrome Awareness fund. The award was presented by Clark Oakley
The 3.21 Run 4 DS 5K and Fun Run was started in the Spring of 2015 by Addison Oakley, who at the time was an 8th grade student at DeKalb West Elementary in Liberty.
Addison and her family have been blessed with connections to Down Syndrome children, who are close friends and family members and wanted to bring awareness in rural areas to the need to provide resources to children with Down Syndrome and other special needs that are often missed by not living in a larger metropolitan area. They have worked with support in DeKalb & Smith County as well as the support of Down Syndrome Association of Middle TN (DSAMT).
Through the help of friends, family, and strangers, the event has grown with over 150 participants and strong sponsorship each year. “We have been able to give $1500 in scholarships to DeKalb, Gordonsville, and Smith County High Schools, as well as over $10,000 to assist individuals, communities and school systems’ special needs programs with games, tools, and other educational supplies to benefit children with Down Syndrome and special needs,” said Clark Oakley
If you are interested in helping this cause, or would like to donate or become a sponsor, please contact 321Run4DS@gmail.com or Clark Oakley @ 615-548-4624. The 2017 5K and Fun Run will be October 7th taking place at DeKalb West Elementary, 101 Bulldog Ln, Liberty, TN. Mark your calendars and look for more info to come!