February 15, 2023

Check Out these

AMAZING

Grand Raffle Prizes!


Only $10 to enter!

Get tickets now for your chance to win:

⭐ a $250 Amazon Gift Card

⭐ an iPad Air (valued at over $400)

⭐ a Schwinn Meridian adult tricycle

(VALUED AT OVER $500!!)

**PLEASE NOTE: Raffle winners must reside in the state of Illinois.**

Help support NADS' mission of independence for all individuals with Down syndrome!

Fundraisers like the Bowl-a-Thon are how we are able to continue to offer support and education services to all our constituents.

Donate to your favorite bowler today!

Support our Bowlers HERE!

🎳 BOWLERS STILL NEEDED!! 🎳

Get your team organized and join the fun!

REGISTER NOW!!

SPREAD THE LOVE!!

Make a difference in your heart by supporting individuals with Down syndrome!

Your donation will help make the Bowl-a-Thon a HUGE success!

There are so many ways you can support this amazing event-

NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL!

💖 Help fill the Prize Room!

At the Bowl-a-Thon, all our bowlers get to choose a gift - small gift cards or other items are needed!!

Shop the WishList!

You can also mail gift cards or small items directly to the NADS Office!

Attn: Bowl-a-Thon • 1460 Renaissance Dr, Suite 102 • Park Ridge, IL 60068

💖 NEW: Honor Someone You Love!

Donate to the Bowl-a-Thon to honor or memorialize someone dear to your heart. We will feature their name (and yours if you choose) at the Bowl-a-Thon!

Email aleonard@nads.org for more information!

💖 Sponsor a Bowler!

Make it possible for a bowler in need to participate in the event!

Sponsor a Bowler HERE

💖 Sponsor a Lane!

Friends, Families, and Businesses welcome! We want to feature YOU!

Sponsor a Lane HERE

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

You Too Can Join the List of Supporters!

Let us give you a shoutout here in the EBlast, on social media, and at the Bowl-a-Thon too!

Email aleonard@nads.org for more information

We're Getting Ready for WDSD!

Get Your Yard Sign

in time to celebrate

World Down Syndrome Day!


March 21st will be here before you know it!

Shop HERE

**Save on Shipping - Pick up your Yard Sign at the Bowl-a-Thon!**

EMAIL US to let us know how many signs to have ready for you!

en español

Conexiones en español

de NADS Zoom Call



Martes, 28 de Febrero

6:30-7:30pm

(hora Central)

Karen Hurst, 

Patóloga del habla y lenguaje y entrenadora de padres presentará:

Ayude a su hijo a hablar: Empoderamiento de los padres, ideas y defensa.


¡ESPERAMOS VERLE EN LA LLAMADA!

¡Registrate aquí!

¡Únase a NADS Connections en Zoom para conectarse con otras familias nuevas!

¡Aprenda más sobre NADS, la comunidad de síndrome de Down y todas las oportunidades disponibles para su hijo!

¿Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con areinertson@nads.org!

Want to join the fun?

Email your pics to aleonard@nads.org

Thank You Chef Sofya!

As always, Chef Sofya showed us another easy and delicious recipe!


Thank you for always sharing your time and talent with us!

Coming Up Next Time:

When:

Where:

What:

Wednesday, February 22 at 7pm

on Zoom

💕LOVE THAT TRIVIA! 💕

Be sure to join us for some love-themed trivia questions!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

Down Syndrome Stories in the News

Yoga instructor with Down Syndrome reopens yoga classes

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Jessica Parsons does the super hero during her yoga class in Santa Barbara. For many, she is a super hero of sorts. When asked how yoga makes her feel, she replied, "powerful!" Like with just about everything, Parsons closed her yoga class for two years due to the pandemic.

Read More

High school basketball manager living with Down syndrome making an impact on team

HICKORY, N.C. (WBTV) - If you've ever been to a St. Stephen's basketball game, you've no doubt seen energy on the bench that's impossible to miss. Spencer Neill has served as the team's manager since his freshman year, and immediately became a part of the St. Stephens basketball family.

Read More

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

Ask your employer about their corporate gift giving and corporate donation match programs!



It's a simple, no stress way to double your contribution!

The NADS Shop has EVERYTHING you need to celebrate Down syndrome!!

Get your Down syndrome hoodies, mugs, and tees today!

Shop HERE!

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

or joining our NADS Board of Directors!

Click HERE to have a NADS member contact you!

For the last 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.
DONATE TODAY!
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