All those coming along to Celebrate the 8th on
June 4th have a real treat in
store. Among the guest speakers is Heidi
Crowter who is coming to us from Coventry to share her thoughts on the need to
protect and guard the human dignity of every human being.
Heidi is a disability rights activist who hasn’t allowed
Down’s Syndrome to dictate how she lives her life. She first came to public attention when she
became the target of internet trolls and was featured on the BBC, Daily Mail
and other media outlets as she worked with the authorities to help gain control
of this serious and ongoing issue.
She then became involved with the “Don’t Screen Us Out”
campaign in England to oppose the introduction of a new screening test of Down’s
Syndrome which, if introduced, is expected to result in a profound reduction in
the number of children born with Down’s Syndrome. The campaign, which garnered the support of
actors, politicians and other public figures, led to Heidi being invited to
make a speech outside Westminster in April 2016. A video of Heidi’s speech went viral on
Facebook as a result.
We are so lucky to be able to welcome Heidi and her mum Liz to the Celebrate the 8th
event. Heidi continues to smash stigmas
for people with Down’s Syndrome, living an independent life and working as a
hairdresser. She has a unique and very
personal reason for opposing attempts to target vulnerable children in the womb
and her testimony at Celebrate the 8th is sure to be one of the
highlights of the day.
Make sure you don’t miss out on this incredible event
which will change the fact the abortion debate in Ireland. Be there on Molesworth Street on Saturday, 4th
June from 3-4pm and find out why we need to retain the life-saving 8th
Amendment which guarantees the equal right to life of every precious human
being in our society.
No comments:
Post a Comment