{"id":2358,"date":"2012-02-07T01:38:34","date_gmt":"2012-02-07T01:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/?p=2358"},"modified":"2012-02-07T01:38:34","modified_gmt":"2012-02-07T01:38:34","slug":"double-down-for-downs-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/2012\/02\/07\/double-down-for-downs-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Double Down for Downs Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_2359\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2359\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/DSCF4762.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2359\" src=\"https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/DSCF4762-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa and Doug Landau will be participating in the &quot;Double Down&quot; races this weekend in support of Down Syndrome advocacy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/DSCF4762-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2012\/02\/DSCF4762-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Melissa and Doug Landau will be participating in the &quot;Double Down&quot; races this weekend in support of Down Syndrome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ever one for unique racing opportunities and supporting worthwhile charities, Melissa and Doug Landau will be participating in the &#8220;Double Down&#8221; races this weekend.  The Landaus will once again toe the line for a wonderful cause and &#8220;exercise their legal rights&#8221; !  Known as one of the best running lawyers in Virginia, the Triathlon Trial Lawyer will be in Arizona for the <a title=\"AAJ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Association for Justice <\/a>Winter meeting along with other top lawyers from around the country.  This Sunday <!--more--> is the 34th annual <a title=\"double down races\" href=\"https:\/\/raceplaceevents.com\/event.php?event=401001\" target=\"_blank\">Runner&#8217;s Den Classic Road Races<\/a> at Paradise Valley Mall, 4568 E. Cactus Road in Phoenix, Arizona.  In addition to the usual prizes for top finishers in the 5km and 10km. races, for those hardy souls who race in BOTH events, there are Awards to Top Ten Male and Female combined time &#8220;Double Down&#8221; finishers.  Doug and Melissa Landau are entered in the infamous &#8220;Double Down&#8221; combined 10k &amp; 5k, as Mrs. Landau is a long distance specialist with several half marathons to her credit, and the &#8220;Triathlon Trial Lawyer&#8221; needs to get in shape for several National Championship races and the Sprint Triathlon World Championships in New Zealand in October.<\/p>\n<p>Proceeds from the race go to &#8220;<a title=\"downs syndrome AZ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharingds.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sharing Down Syndrome &#8211; Arizona<\/a>&#8220;.  According to their web site, the Mission of Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona is <em>&#8220;to educate and empower, but especially give hope to individuals who have Down syndrome (and their families who love them) so these children may grow up to become independent self-advocates. We promote positive acceptance, understanding and inclusion is embraced by all as we celebrate each life.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever one for unique racing opportunities and supporting worthwhile charities, Melissa and Doug Landau will be participating in the &#8220;Double Down&#8221; races this weekend. The Landaus will once again toe the line for a wonderful cause and &#8220;exercise their legal rights&#8221; ! 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