Toddler from Fairmont Chosen for 2026 National Down Syndrome Society’s Times Square Video Sept. 12

According to WDTV, a Fairmont toddler will soon see her face shining in the bright lights of New York City’s Times Square.

Isabella Wolford was selected from more than 2,700 international entries to represent the Down syndrome community in the National Down Syndrome Society’s (NDSS) annual Times Square Video Presentation on Saturday, Sept. 12.

The one-hour presentation features over 500 photographs of children, teens, and adults with Down syndrome from all 50 states and 12 countries, showcasing individuals in one of the most highly visible areas in the world.

Isabella’s photo, which captures the toddler smiling while being cheered on for learning to crawl, will be displayed on two Jumbotron screens above the Dos Caminos restaurant in Father Duffy Square.

The presentation will kick off the New York City Buddy Walk in Central Park. It will also be livestreamed on the NDSS Facebook page from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 12.