WASHINGTON — As the National Anthem rang out Friday across the National Mall at the 2026 March for Life, a choir from Friends of Club 21 stood before thousands of marchers and offered a witness that went beyond music. Made up of individuals with Down syndrome, ranging in age from 13 to 42, the choir’s performance drew cheers from the crowd and set the tone for a day dedicated to the dignity of every human life.
The choir performed a piece they had spent weeks preparing, their voices rising confidently before a crowd gathered to advocate for the unborn. For the performers, the moment marked both a celebration of their hard work and a powerful opportunity to be seen and heard.
Their performance was more than musical; it was a joyful testimony to life, ability and the unique gifts each individual brings to the world.
“It’s really exciting,” one of the performers, Garrett Colmer, told the Register. “We love being here.” He said he was looking forward to touring the Washington Monument and singing with the choir again Friday evening at the Rose Dinner Gala.
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