Thursday, February 22, 2007

Message Born of 'Hopes, Dreams'

Woman Riding On A Shooting Star
"Steve Riggio's daughter Melissa is a senior in high school who works at the YMCA, sings in the school chorus and is a member of the swim team. She's just like millions of students nationwide, and that's exactly what Riggio wants others to understand."

"Melissa, 18, has Down syndrome, and her father, the CEO of book retailer Barnes & Noble, has helped launch a campaign aimed to show the public that people with the disorder aren't that unusual and can lead normal lives."

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