SHE IS the fun-loving Hampshire youngster who is set to capture hearts around the world.

Three-year-old Ellie Blencowe is among 50 children with Down's syndrome who are starring in a moving YouTube video that aims to change attitudes to the condition.

The video, which is called 50 Mums, 50 Kids, 1 Extra Chromosome, went live yesterday and had already been watched ten million times on Facebook.

All the youngsters are shown using Makaton to sign the words to a hit song by US artist Christina Perry.

Their parents went ahead with the heartwarming project after Christina, 31, displayed her support for the campaign by waiving any copyright claim.

Ellie was filmed sitting alongside her mum Karen, 38, in their car outside the family home in Romsey.

Karen, a teacher at Bartley Junior School, said: "We wanted to share the positives and show how happy we are with our lives.

"Being told your child has Down's syndrome is massive - a lot of people compare it with feelings of grief - but it can be an opportunity.

"But people like Ellie can change perceptions and break down barriers.

"She has the most amazing personality - she loves life and is a fun little person. Her five-year-old sister Annabel adores her and doesn't even know she has Down's."

All the mums in the video belong to a Facebook group called Designer Genes, created for parents with a Down's syndrome child born in 2013/14.

After seeing a Singing Hands carpool karaoke video signed with Makaton they decided to make their own film ahead of World Down's Syndrome Day next Wednesday, which aims to share positive messages and dispel myths about the condition.

They chose the song A Thousand Years, the love theme for the film The Twilight Saga.

A Designer Genes spokesman said: "All the mums and their children filmed themselves in their cars and uploaded the results. A dad put the clips together and produced a positive tear-jerker.

"In an attempt to avoid any copyright issues the group contacted Christina via her husband Paul Costabile on Twitter.

"Within an hour, the LA-based couple declared their heartfelt support, waiving any copyright claim to the music in support of the campaign.

One of the mums who took part said: "Having a child with Down’s syndrome isn’t scary. It's a wonderful adventure full of joy, love and yes some challenges - just like having any child.

“We wouldn’t change our children but we want to change the world for our children.”

To watch the video visit dailyecho.co.uk