For the past six years, Arsenal in the Community have partnered with North London United to provide children and young adults with Down syndrome the opportunity to play football. As well as providing a weekly football fix, the engaging sessions aim to develop the participants’ skills and technique as well as increase their social network and encourage a physical and healthy lifestyle. “It has been a fantastic journey supporting the group,” commented Arsenal in the Community disability officer Luke Howard, who runs the sessions. “The partnership with North London United has enabled us to support a brilliant group of young people as they grow. We’ve maintained strong relationships...
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