November 19, 2018 (Live Action News) – An incredible photo of a father carrying his baby across the finish line of the New York Marathon has gone viral – and it turns out, that baby boy has Down syndrome, and his dad was running the race in his honor.
Elizabeth Griffin is a photographer who was waiting for a friend of hers to cross the finish line in Central Park, she said in an interview with NBC New York. When she saw the man run by with the baby in his arms, she immediately took a picture. “I'm not sure too many folks noticed because the baby was so fast asleep, but I've never seen anything like it,” Griffin said. “He kissed his head and kept running.” She then took to Twitter, sending out a plea to identify the devoted dad and his adorable baby.
Folks, if you could help me find this father carrying his baby across the finish line of the @nycmarathon I’d be most grateful. Thanks!! @nycgov @NYCMayorsOffice @NYCMayor @CNN @NY1 @MSNBCPhoto @MSNBC @NBCNewYork @ABC7NY pic.twitter.com/vjkVXIEp0c
— Elizabeth Griffin (@frogpajamas) November 6, 2018