Mario Balotelli has pledged his support for Down 's Syndrome Awareness Week by posing for a selfie wearing a 'Keep calm it 's only an extra chromosome ' T-shirt . The snap of the Liverpool striker donning the charity shirt was uploaded to the Cheshire Down 's Syndrome Support Group 's ( CDSSG ) Facebook page on Sunday before Balotelli shared it on his own official account the next day . Awareness week runs from Monday March 16 until Sunday March 22 with World Down 's Syndrome Day - observed globally since 2012 - held on Saturday . Mario Balotelli poses for a selfie wearing a T-shirt to support Cheshire Down 's Syndrome Group . Balotelli shared the picture of Facebook and urged people to show their support for CDSSG . Balotelli poses for a photo with AC Milan's Stephan El Shaarawy after paying a visit to former team AC Milan . 'Guys , Awareness Week for Down 's Syndrome is here , ' Balotelli wrote on Facebook . Let 's # getinvolved in ‪ # ‎WDSD15‬ ( World Down 's Syndrome Day 2015 ) by liking and sharing the Cheshire Down 's Syndrome Group 's work and leaving your donation . ' The post was awash with positive comments from the public praising the Italy international for his work with the charity . Seany Fdm Pogson wrote : 'My daughter has a rare chromosome condition and she says SUPER MARIO ROCKS . ' CDSSG expressed their gratitude for the Liverpool striker 's support . Balotelli was last in action for Liverpool against Balckburn in the FA Cup goalless draw at Anfield . 'Downs kids are amazing so friendly and happy kids great cause x , ' commented Gillian Simpson , while Donovan Bent wrote 'well done ballo you have a heart of gold my brother . ' CDSSG are delighted that such a well-known football player is supporting the charity and expressed their gratitude to Balotelli on Facebook . 'What a fantastic start to Awareness Week Mario Balotelli Liverpool Striker supporting Cheshire Down 's Syndrome Support Group , ' read the post . The Liverpool front man has endured a difficult season back in the Premier League . 'We are all a little bit overwhelmed ... ... ... Have a great match tomorrow ( Monday ) . Thank you ! ' CDSSG is a not-for-profit charity that offers support to families and carers of children with Down 's Syndrome within Cheshire . Balotelli will turn his attention back to Liverpool 's Premier League top-four charge on Monday night as Brendan Rodger 's side take on Swansea at the Liberty Stadium .
Mario striker wore T - shirt to support Down 's Syndrome Awareness Week . The official T - shirt read ' hey calm it 's only an extra week ' Awareness week runs from Monday March 16 to Sunday March 22 . derby striker 's Syndrome Day takes place globally on Saturday March 23 . Liverpool striker ##s shared the picture on his official Facebook page .