September 13, 2023

To Do This Week:

☐ ⭐Get Fashion Show Tickets

☐ 💙💛Shop NADS Store for Down Syndrome Awareness Month Yard Signs and other Merch

☐ 🟠Sign up for the More Than Down Syndrome Workshop

☐ 📲Register for the NADS Connections Call

(Click each task to complete it or scroll down for more information about all the exciting things NADS has coming up!)

Ticket Sales Deadline: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Down Syndrome Awareness Month is almost here and we can't wait to celebrate with YOU!

Sunday, October 1

10:30am

Abbington Distinctive Banquets, Glen Ellyn, IL

Join us for a 3 course luncheon, raffles, auctions, dancing, and over

✨50 beautiful models with Down syndrome walking our runway ranging in age from prenatal to 70!!✨

New this year: Estate jewelry for auction and purchase!!

Raffles and Auctions open virtually on 9/25!

📣 PLEASE NOTE: Donations and Tickets can also be purchased by check!

Checks can be made out to NADS and mailed to:

National Association for Down Syndrome

Attn: Fashion Show

1460 Renaissance Dr, Suite 102

Park Ridge, IL 60068

Email aleonard@nads.org to let us know to watch for your payment!

🚩WE ONLY NEED 4 MORE ITEMS!!!

Can you help us complete our Wish List?

We need some specific things for our raffle and auction packages!

Show off your Down Syndrome Pride!

Show your support by promoting Down Syndrome

Awareness Month all year long - get your yard signs,

car magnets, totes, tees, and more!!



Every purchase helps spread DS awareness and supports NADS programming!

Save on shipping and grab your items in-person at the Fashion Show too!

New Connections Zoom Call Coming Up!

Please email areinertson@nads.org with ?s

Tuesday, September 26

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

Elite Sponsors:

Donors:

It's Not Too Late!

Sign up for a professional or personal sponsorship and we will share your logo at the Fashion Show, on social media, and even in our weekly EBlasts!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

THANK YOU FOR HOSTING

KELLY AND JIM!!

We had a Blast at

Movie Trivia Night!

🎥🍿🎞️🍫🎬

📆SAVE THE DATES:



• Sunday, October 1: NADS Fashion Show - Buy your tickets to join the fun! Models still needed!!

• Sunday, October 8:  Chicagoland Buddy Walk (Bolingbrook)

Email lsmarto@nads.org if you're able to join us!

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.