Immediately after his sale, the Retailer posted an apology. His bad judgment in no way represents the beliefs and character of LuLaRoe or Independent Fashion Retailers. Regrettably, a LuLaRoe Independent Fashion Retailer exhibited unacceptable and insensitive behavior during a live sale, which understandably offended viewers as well as everyone at LuLaRoe. Our company and the Independent Fashion Retailers have embraced the NDSS and its important work, and have enthusiastically supported the organization’s efforts over the past year.
We are deeply saddened and disappointed to announce our decision to end our relationship with the National Down Syndrome Society. LuLaRoe stood by their decision, and the company’s co-founders, Mark and DeAnne Stidham, released the following statement: We will continue advocating for all individuals with Down syndrome, the Down syndrome community and living our vital mission statement each and every single day. While we appreciate the apology from this individual and the previous support from LuLaRoe, we must uphold our mission statement, and end our partnership and any further programming with LuLaRoe immediately.Īs the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome, we envision a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations and become valued members of welcoming communities. This video is unacceptable and further perpetuates the stigmas we work to fight and end each and every day at NDSS. Within the last 24 hours, it has come to the attention of the National Down Syndrome Society that an online video by a LuLaRoe independent retailer, which mocks a person with a disability, was posted on YouTube. “This video is unacceptable and further perpetuates the stigmas we work to fight and end each and every day at NDSS,” the society wrote on their Facebook page. LuLaRoe took the side of Budenbender, who works alongside his wife Taya Budenbender, and accepted his apology, leaving thousands outraged and some who once stood by and sold for the company leaving because of the news. #ISupportNDSS so many support you, you made the RIGHT CHOICE!!! #LoveTrumpsHate /lOzqSlLd2p OBVIOUSLY Taya and Robert Budenbender truly were so sincere in their #LuLaRoe apology video…since they went and posted this in their VIP group.
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