Caterina Scorsoneis showing her support forDown SyndromeAwareness month — and showing off her gorgeous daughter at the same time.
In honor of the important awareness initiative, theGrey’s Anatomystarshared photosof her daughter,Paloma Michaela— who was born with the chromosomal condition — on Instagram Tuesday.
In the post, Scorsone, 36, discussed the importance of language while also celebrating her almost 2-year-old daughter’s “beautiful” differences.
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While two of the photos featured Paloma only, the Canadian actress also included a sweet shot of her and older sisterEliza, 6, lovingly staring at each other. In the adorable photo, Eliza holds Paloma’s sippy cup while she takes a drink from it.
Scorsone’s love for sharing heartwarming shots of Paloma and advocating for Down syndrome awareness extends well beyond the month of October.
In addition, shecalled for more public research fundingfor the chromosomal disorder and supportedTea Collectionwhen they used a little girl with Down syndrome in their back to school clothing catalog.
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Scorsone’s Instagram is also filled with shots of her youngest daughter, who she affectionately calls “Pippa” (the nickname “she likes best,”according to the star). Most recently, Paloma wascaptured in a floral-print outfit, smiling shyly up at the camera.
“My little dove.#paloma#pippa#wisechild#truefriend,” wrote the actress on Sept. 27.
Back in May, thePrivate Practicealumshared another sweet shot of Little Pippaflashing a wide smile at the camera.
“If you were having a rough day, here’s a smile to remind you that … joy,” Scorsone wrote inthe heartwarming post.
In the past, Scorsone has referred to Paloma as a “blessing” and a gift from God who was sent “toteach us how to love.”
source: people.com
