February 21, 2024

Come Join our Dads in Making a Difference for Down Syndrome!

Coming up

THIS SATURDAY!!

🍗 Appetizers on us!

When: Saturday 2/24, 3-5 pm

Where: Buffalo Wild Wings

207 E Roosevelt Rd

Lombard, IL

Know a Dad who might want to come? Please pass the word along!

📅 And Don't Forget to Mark Your Calendar!

2024 NADS Golf Outing Carriage Greens Country Club Darien, IL



Friday, June 14

9am shotgun start

18 holes of golf with cart • buffet • drinks • raffles

This is a perfect Father's Day gift for Dads, Grandpas, and Uncles!

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!

We are on the look out for event sponsors, hole sponsors, and raffle prizes!

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A SPONSOR!

📣 Dads: We Want to Hear from YOU!

To Get Involved CLICK HERE!

If you are part of the Black and Brown community and would like to make a difference, we would love to connect with you-

Join a group, volunteer, or simply provide photos of your child or family for our EBlast, resources, and materials! 

We welcome your questions and comments

on how we can better meet your needs!

Please send your feedback to info@nads.org

Don't Miss Out on your FREE Yard Sign!

Yard Signs also available for purchase in our online store HERE!

Create Awareness and Promote Acceptance to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on 3/21!

INCLUSION IS IMPORTANT!

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

We also offer "ABILITIES TRAINING" in schools-

Schedule your Complimentary NADS session TODAY!

Does you your school or workplace want to help support, advocate, and promote Down Syndrome Awareness?

Whether it's "Crazy Sock Day" or "Show Off Your Jeans/Genes"

or even wearing blue and yellow to support Ds,

Fundraising Donations are always welcome!

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! 💙💛

CLICK HERE to ask us how!

✨ Happening on Tuesday!

Questions? Contact Anne at areinertson@nads.org.

Oh, Baby! Have We Got a Group for YOU!

Come build your community with other families in your area whose children with Down syndrome are aged 4 and under!

Light refreshments provided.

WHEN: Sat. March 16th

10-11:30a.m.

WHERE: Darien Sportsplex

451 Plainfield Rd, Darien, IL

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

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

🗓️ COMING UP NEXT WEEK:

Cooking with "Just A Dollop"

When: Wednesday, February 28th

Where: Zoom

Time: 6:30p.m. CST

Check your email for the ingredient list!

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.