Happy National Siblings Day! - April 10, 2020
National Siblings Day is on Wednesday, April 10, 2020! National Siblings Day is a holiday held every year in the United States on April 10 to recognize and celebrate the special bond that exists between brothers and sisters.
In honor of National Siblings Day, Siblings with a Mission has partnered for a second year with the wonderful organization, Don't Hide It, Flaunt It, to share stories and raise awareness of the special experiences that siblings share together. Please check out these incredible stories below and visit Don't Hide, Flaunt It's website to read more stories.
To read the stories that we shared in partnership last year, check out our National Siblings Day 2019 page here.
If you would like to share your story, please contact us here or email us at [email protected]. We'd love to share your story! Happy National Siblings Day!
National Siblings Day is on Wednesday, April 10, 2020! National Siblings Day is a holiday held every year in the United States on April 10 to recognize and celebrate the special bond that exists between brothers and sisters.
In honor of National Siblings Day, Siblings with a Mission has partnered for a second year with the wonderful organization, Don't Hide It, Flaunt It, to share stories and raise awareness of the special experiences that siblings share together. Please check out these incredible stories below and visit Don't Hide, Flaunt It's website to read more stories.
To read the stories that we shared in partnership last year, check out our National Siblings Day 2019 page here.
If you would like to share your story, please contact us here or email us at [email protected]. We'd love to share your story! Happy National Siblings Day!
National Siblings Day 2020 Stories
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"The Real Beauty is on the Inside"
By Nicoletta Agostino Nicoletta is 18 years old and her younger sister, Victoria, has an autoimmune disease called alopecia. This National Siblings Day, Nicoletta is celebrating the special bond that she shares with her sister and the life lessons her sister has taught her. As Nicoletta explains, "I have seen Victoria grow from her autoimmune disease, each and every day. Victoria teaches me, the rest of our family and her friends to be confident. We have learned from Victoria that most of all, real beauty is on the inside." Read Nicoletta's heart-warming and inspiring story here. |
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"Just Like Any Other Kid"
By Grant McKay Grant is 9 years old and his older brother, Davis, has Down Syndrome. For Grant, National Siblings Day is a way for him to celebrate how his brother Davis has had a positive impact on his life. Even though Davis might not be able to do things other kids his age can do, Grant wants people to know that Davis is just like any other kid. Read Grant's touching story here. |
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"You Got a Friend In Me: How Having Sibling Friends Make It All Worth It"
By Will Bubenik Growing up with three siblings with intellectual disabilities, Will found comfort in being able to have people to share his experiences with. And in this quest for camaraderie, he learned about his passions, experiences of others, and the true meaning of friendship. Read Will's amazing story here. |
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"A New Normal"
By Daniel George Daniel is 15 years old and his older brother Jacob suffered a severe traumatic brain injury ten years ago. Even though Jacob's life and the lives of the George family are different than before, Daniel and Jacob still share an intense brotherly bond. Adjusting to the new norm, Daniel hopes Jacob's communication will improve so they can bond even more. Read Daniel's touching story here. "Yin and Yang"
By Yasmeen Faruqui Yasmeen is 10 years old and her younger sister, Soraya, has an undiagnosed disease. In her story, Yasmeen describes some of the challenges her sister experiences. Despite these challenges, however, Yasmeen and Soraya share a strong bond and they both help each other in incredible ways. Like Yin and Yang, Yasmeen and her sister Soraya may have many differences but as Yasmeen says, "When put together, we are a bond of love." Read Yasmeen's touching story about her sister and the powerful bond they share here. |
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"A Deep Sense of Gratitude"
By Kathryn McNamara In her story, Kathryn shares how grateful she is for the strong and unique bond she shares with her twin brother Brian. Brian has autism and as Kathryn explains, "Having him as my twin means I'm actually blessed with a gift." Despite the challenges that have come with the coronavirus pandemic, Kathryn looks forward to National Siblings Day as a way to celebrate the special bond she shares with her twin brother. Read Kathryn's beautiful and touching story here. |
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These stories have been published in partnership with the organization, Don't Hide It, Flaunt It.
To read the stories that we shared in partnership for National Siblings Day last year, check out our National Siblings Day 2019 page here.
To read the stories that we shared in partnership for National Siblings Day last year, check out our National Siblings Day 2019 page here.
Siblings with a Mission is a non-profit, international organization established to serve and support siblings of individuals with complex health conditions and developmental disabilities. All images are found on Google images and are solely used for educational purposes. The stories and advice provided by Siblings with a Mission are not to be replaced by professional advice and counseling but to be considered as an additional source of support.
