ICYMI: Huntington Woman Behind Brittany's Baskets Of Hope Honored

HUNTINGTON, NY — Brittany Schiavone, founder of non-profit Brittany's Baskets of Hope, was named as one of the 2019 Women of Worth Honorees by L'Oréal Paris in its national campaign. Schiavone was recognized for her outstanding work as one of 10 nominees from across the United States who also have worked towards admirable causes.

Schiavone, 30, of Huntington, has Down syndrome. Upon learning that the first words many parents hear in response to the birth of a child with Down syndrome are "I'm sorry," Schiavone set out to change that. She got the idea when she watched a video of people helping babies with Down syndrome.

With help from her support system, Schiavone launched Brittany's Baskets of Hope, which delivers baskets to parents of children born with Down syndrome.

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