Andrew had Down Syndrome and was 27 years old when he passed away after a two year battle with cancer. He grew up in Norwell, Massachusetts and attended Norwell Public Schools from pre-K through his graduation from high school in 2008. Andrew benefited from inclusion in both academics and sports.
Andrew's community of Norwell, came together, through academics, sports and employment to make an impact. Your community can do this too!
"Andrew didn't have stats and records. Andrews accomplishments have a different kind of measurement, mostly in hugs, love and laughter. I can think of no better measure of a life well lived" ~ Regina Lawson (Andrew's Mom)
The Andrew James Lawson Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in Andrew’s memory by his family to advance and improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by funding, developing and promoting programs, projects or individual scholarships that encourage and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and help foster inclusion in their community.
