Kat will be in Times Square
Kat Waters of Hazlehurst will appear in the bright lights of Times Square Sept. 6, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video Presentation. The one-hour video of 500+ photographs includes children, teens, and adults with Down syndrome from all 50 states and 11 countries. The images highlight individuals with Down syndrome in the most visible way – on two screens in the heart of Times Square.
The photo of Kat was selected from more than 2,600 entries in the NDSS worldwide call for photos. Her photo will be shown on two Jumbotron screens thanks to the support of ClearChannel Outdoor. The two screens are above Dos Caminos restaurant in Father Duffy Square. The presentation will be live-streamed on the NDSS Facebook page from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sept. 6.
Kat is pictured ready to attend Chance to Dance, a prom held for Exceptional Students in Appling an surrounding counties.
Kat is the daughter of Pastor Brad and Cheryl Waters of Hazlehurst. She is in the 9th grade and is homeschooled. Kat attends Vidalia Heritage Academy (for her electives and extra-curriculars. Kat is on the varsity football Spirit Cheer Team for Heritage. Kat is super excited to be featured in Times Square at the New York City Buddy Walk.
The Times Square Video Presentation kicks off the New York City Buddy Walk® which takes place at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park. This flagship Buddy Walk® has taken place in New York City since 1995 as part of the National Buddy Walk® Program. Over 150 Buddy Walk® events are held in communities across the country and select international locations.
