Local nonprofits give man with down syndrome a shopping spree and surprise movie screening

On Saturday, truckers, friends, and family honored a member of our community named Davey with a day-long celebration.

Davey, 25, has down syndrome, so the Walmart Heart program wanted to make him feel a little special by giving him a $500 shopping spree and making him an honorary truck driver for the day. Davey got an Xbox, some games, and a gift for his niece.

James Damarco is a part of a new nonprofit called 18 Wheelers 4 Special Needs, which works closely with Walmart Heart. He said its goal is to hold special days for folks like Davey…

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