March 13, 2024

ALL FAMILY MEMBERS WELCOME!

RSVP TODAY 3/13!

Babies in Bloom is getting together this Saturday

and you don't want to miss it!

WHEN:

Sat. March 16th

10-11:30a.m.

WHERE:

Darien Sportsplex

451 Plainfield Rd,

Darien, IL

Come meet other NADS families in your area whose children with Down syndrome are age 4 and under!



A light breakfast (coffee, bagels, pastries, fruit, etc.) will be served!

To join the Babies in Bloom group on Facebook, CLICK HERE!

WHY MARCH 21st? We celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on 3/21 every year to represent the 3rd copy of the 21st chromosome which results in Down syndrome!

We Need Your Help!

Donate $21 and help us reach our goal of raising $3,210 before World Down Syndrome Day!

Celebrate WDSD with Penn Station Subs!

On WDSD 3/21, come join NADS Staff and Board members at the Lombard Penn Station location!

Help bring awareness and raise funds for

Down syndrome!

To find a Penn Station near you, click HERE!

Rock Your Socks!

Donations to help promote Down Syndrome Awareness are encouraged!

Collect a small donation from each person who participates with proceeds to benefit NADS! And don't forget to take a photo of your group so we can share your Ds Spirit! 💙💛

Schedule an "Abilities Training" like this for your school or workplace!



NADS offers informative presentations to spread our message of awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome.

Request your COMPLIMENTARY presentation HERE!

Set a reminder and get ready to SHOP!!

River Bend Gallery is generously donating 21% of all sales proceeds on World Down Syndrome Day (Thursday 3/21) to NADS!

River Bend Gallery in Galena, IL features the amazing photography of it's owner, Geoffrey Mikol. As a person born with Down syndrome, Geoffrey has found a special connection with photography as a means of expressing his creative side. Check out his stunning work at: https://www.riverbendgalleries.com/

Fill your cart and be ready to check out on March 21!

🚩 GUYS, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!!

🏌️GET YOUR FOURSOME TOGETHER -

IT'S TEE TIME!

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Seeking donations, raffle baskets, and sponsorships!

Do you own a business? Do you know of someone who can help? Please let us know!



BECOME A SPONSOR HERE!

📣 Dads: We Want to Hear from YOU!

To Get Involved CLICK HERE!

📆 Mark Your Calendar!

MAY 11, 2024

New MTDS Virtual Workshop!

Guest Speaker:

Mary Anne Ehlert of Protected Tomorrows

More Details Coming Soon!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

HAPPENING TONIGHT!!

wHaT iF?! Scenarios

When: Wednesday, March 13th

Where: Virtual

Time: 7:00p.m. CST

Bring your humor, wisdom, and your favorite food or drink!

🍿🎉🍕🍸☕🍨

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

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!

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.

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

Do you know a family that would benefit from NADS' Support and Services?

While we pride ourselves on partnering with 46 hospitals in the Chicagoland area, you don't have to work in the medical field to connect a family with NADS!

Family, friends, neighbors - if you know of someone who has or is expecting a child with Down syndrome, we would love to connect with them!

Grow Your NADStrong Community:

Come share your stories, triumphs, and challenges with other parents of babies and toddlers with Down syndrome!

(This group is exclusively for families whose children with Ds range from prenatal to age 4.)

This group is just for the guys! Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, Godfathers...

Join this group for a place

to share successes,

ask questions, or just hang with other men who have a loved one with Down syndrome.

Support our 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!

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.