"Having Down syndrome is like being born normal. I am just like you and you are just like me. We are all born in different ways, that is the way I can describe it. I have a normal life." Love,💋 Vintage NYC Magazine ~ Chris Burke~ Photographer: Conni Freestone Sara Hart Weir/gown by: Mikael Aghal Make up by: Victoria Drago Hair by: Paris Salon NY SEE MORE PICTURES #vintagenycmagazine #vintagenycfamily #supports #inspired #talented #chrisburke #abilities #notdisabilities

The good times were rolling at the National Down Syndrome Society's (NDSS) 30th Annual Gala! The charity event was set to the tune of a swinging live band at the B.B. King Jazz Club, right in the heart of Times Square. Cocktails mixed as people mingled and made their entrances to the venue. Some of the featured guests and honorees included ABC news network, Geraldo Rivera, actor Chris Burke, and most of the 60 models used for the rocking photoshoot. Pictures from the shoot we

The NDSS 30th annual gala was an amazing night filled with even better people! Everyone dazzled, including honoree, Chris Burke, who moved the crowd in tux and bow tie! It was delightful to see so much energy, generosity and joy in one room. More to come.... VNYCMAG.COM Love, Vintage NYC Magazine Photographer: @breathlessconni http://www.ndss.org/About-NDSS/Newsroom/Recent-News/Chris-Burke-Announces-Retirement-from-NDSS/ #vintagenycmagazine #NDSS30th #gala #honoree #ChrisBu

Each issue, Vintage New York City Magazine brings awareness to a different charity. In our winter issue, fabulous moms, we feature the National Down Syndrome Society. This year, we are so excited to be covering the NDSS' 30th annual gala & auction! Alongside the president of the NDSS, Sara Hart Weir, we look forward to be in a room filled with hope, inspiration and people determined to make a difference. Join the movement towards change and visit their website for tickets, do