Movie stars Jamie Foxx, Hilary Swank and Queen Latifah were among celebrities sharing the catwalk with models with Down syndrome for a fund-raiser that brought in $2.1 million (Dh7.71 million) for research and medical care.
Foxx, whose sister DeOndra Dixon has Down syndrome, said the aim of the ‘Be Beautiful, Be Yourself’ fashion show in Denver, Colorado on Saturday was to “raise more money, raise awareness so we can attack this situation and bring eyes to it.”
Organisers said the event is the single largest fund-raiser benefiting people with Down syndrome. It was hosted by the Global Down syndrome Foundation.
Golden Globe and Grammy-winner Queen Latifah (L) walks the runway with DeOndra Dixon during the 2016 Global Down Syndrome Foundation "Be Beautiful, Be Yourself" fashion show at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado on November 12, 2016. A night of advocacy, and empowerment, the event is the single largest fundraiser benefitting people with Down syndrome in the world, having raised over $12 million to date. / AFP / Jason Connolly
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Actor Jamie Foxx poses for pictures with his sister DeOndra Dixon before the start of the 2016 Global Down Syndrome Foundation "Be Beautiful, Be Yourself" fashion show at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado on November 12, 2016. A night of advocacy, and empowerment, the event is the single largest fundraiser benefitting people with Down syndrome in the world, having raised over $12 million to date. / AFP / Jason Connolly
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