Puerto Rico Double-A League celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

The Puerto Rico Baseball Federation (FBPR) announced its support for World Down Syndrome Day through a unique initiative. During this weekend's Superior Double-A League games, all team members will wear mismatched and brightly coloured socks. FBPR's Executive Director Efraín Williams González contacted the team Presidents and asked for their collaboration.

Down Syndrome International, the global network of people with Down syndrome and their families, celebrates World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March. The aim is to create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down syndrome.

Each year, Down Syndrome International develops a theme for World Down Syndrome Day, which forms the basis of a global campaign. The Down syndrome community raises its voices together to take steps towards full inclusion for people with Down syndrome worldwide.

The 2025 theme is #ImproveOurSupportSystems.

"People with Down syndrome need support to live and be included in the community, like everyone else," states the World Down Syndrome Day website. "Families also need support, as they are often supporting their family member with Down syndrome. Support is a key human right that helps make other rights possible. The support that we need is different for each person."