Behind the Headlines: Jac Cashin defies Down syndrome limits at Saskatoon track meet

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Jac is a Grade 4 student at Holliston School in Saskatoon. He has Down syndrome, but he isn't letting it slow him down. The young running enthusiast recently participated in his very first relay race and left the crowd in awe, boosting him to near-celebrity status in his neighbourhood.
4 Apr 2024 English Canada News

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