Dear anyone
who has a heart,
Alison Tharaldson
I am writing
this letter in hopes you can share our story and help us make a few simple
changes in our society.
I have a
proposal for you. I would like your help in spreading a message about stopping
the “R” word. I was flabbergasted when watching a movie the other day and an
actor made a joke about a baby looking like a “retard” and “even a little down
syndrome like”. On no level of comedy should that be acceptable. Hollywood
actors or anyone for that matter should not be allowed to use such comments in
movies and/or television. You can be funny without ridiculing a child with
special abilities.
It would be
a dream if just one of you could pass on the message to not use the “R” word.
You can show my Carter’s face and mention using the “R” word as comedy
literally rips my heart out. I am a mama trying to do my best to make my boy’s
world a bit more open minded, accepting and loving.
I kindly ask
for your help in spreading the message. Thank you with all of my heart for
taking the time to read my letter. We hope to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Carter’s
mama Alison Tharaldson
Our
fundraising page for the Down Syndrome Community Buddy Walk:
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