'We're so proud of everything she's achieved'

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
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It's a struggle few parents can imagine but bringing up a child with Down's syndrome is an amazing experience, says mum Jill Lenney.

"A child with Down's is so loving and rewarding," she said.

  1. ALL SMILES:  Rebecca Lenny with mum Jill.

    ALL SMILES: Rebecca Lenny with mum Jill.

Her daughter, Rebecca, has come on leaps and bounds since her parents found out their daughter had the condition when she was born.

Nine-year-old Rebecca has never let it hold her back and she's something of a celebrity at Bilton Primary School.

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"Everybody knows her, no matter what year they're in," Jill says.

"They always say hi when they pass her.

"Everybody just accepts her for who she is."

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