October 4, 2023

Because of your generosity,

this year's Fashion Show was

A HUGE SUCCESS!

Thank you Models, Attendees, Donors, Sponsors, and all who took part in our Raffles and Auctions!

In Case You Missed It:

The Fashion Show was featured on both the 5pm and 10pm broadcasts on ABC7 Chicago!

It's Not Too Late to Donate!

Model Pages will remain open for the month of October!

All donations, large and small, are greatly appreciated!

Elite Sponsors:

Donors:

Down Syndrome Awareness Month is Here!

GET YOUR 2023 YARD SIGN TODAY!

Show your support with fabulous mugs, tees, totes, and more

Join NADS as we support The Chicagoland Buddy Walk

The Buddy Walk

is coming up this Saturday

OCTOBER 8

in Bolingbrook

If you'd like to volunteer, please email lsmarto@nads.org

NADS CONNECTIONS CALL COMING UP!

Questions? Email 

areinertson@nads.org

Tuesday, October 17

7pm (Central)

Join us for this exciting opportunity

to hear

Veronica Anderson

(Parent Advocate with a Masters in Special Education) 

speak about 

Early Intervention and IEPs

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

Happening TONIGHT!

When: Wednesday, October 4

7:00p.m. CST on Zoom

What: Disney Music Trivia

🎶🎹🎺🎸🎵

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

NADS is now on GOODSHOP!

Support your cause with every purchase!

No extra work is required - simply shop all your favorite stores through GoodShop as you normally would and they donate a percentage to NADS!

A simple way to give back!

If you would like to honor a loved one with donations to NADS, we would be happy to send you a packet of specialized envelopes for easy collection.

Email aleonard@nads.org for more information.

Maximize Your Impact!

Did you know that 65% of Fortune 500 companies offer matching gift programs?!

Be sure to inquire at work about corporate donation matching! Many companies even allow employees to submit match requests for 1 year following the date of the donation!

CLICK HERE to see if your employer offers this option!

Celebrate your Birthday with NADS!

Don't need anything for your special day?

Spread the love you get from others within the Down syndrome community!

Designate NADS as a gift recipient by setting up a fundraiser on Facebook or by simply sharing this link with your friends and family:

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/nadsdonation

Calling All Volunteers!!

Want to make a difference in the

Down syndrome community?

Come share your time and talent with us!

NADS is always in need of great people to help with events and activities! Please consider volunteering!

Click HERE to have a NADS member contact you!

We are proud to be the oldest

Down Syndrome Organization in the nation!

For over 60 years, NADS has been a leader in the Down syndrome community. Please consider helping us carry out our mission: "To ensure that all persons with Down syndrome have the opportunity to achieve their full potential in all aspects of community life."

Your tax deductible gift will help us continue to educate, congratulate, and spread our message. Thank you for

your kindness and support of the National Association for Down Syndrome.