“Katie V. from Florida,” Friend, Apr. 2013, 18–19
Friends Around the World
Katie V. from Florida
Do you know what the word “courage” means? It means you don’t give up when situations are hard or painful. Everyone can have courage, including children like you! Katie V., from Florida, was born with Down syndrome and has had lots of health problems. But because of Katie’s courage, she has had a lot of good experiences too.