Meet Ian Lawton
Unique Athlete
Hampton, South Carolina
2016-2017
Ian Lawton is a loving12 years old boy diagnosed with Down syndrome in the 5th grade. He is loving life to the fullest. There is no limit of what Ian can do. He is given all the opportunities in life. Ian has earned the, Arrow of Light, highest award in Cub Scout and now working toward his Tenderfoot Rank in Boy Scouts. Due to the love of music so much, he is in Voice Therapy to not only help with his speech and enjoyment but self-confidence which has done very well. Ian love all sports till he has played few years of soccer, baseball, basketball and tennis and more to come. Due to medical reason he cannot play football but was given the opportunity to dress out and be the team ball boy. Karate will teach him to stand up against bullying from other kids. The Down Syndrome Buddy Walk describes Ian and others – Intelligent, Ambitious, No Limits.