September 18, 2024

We're Busy Getting Ready for the

BIGGEST NADS EVENT OF THE YEAR:

IT'S LESS THAN 3 WEEKS AWAY!!

Help us kick off Down Syndrome Awareness Month in STYLE!

⭐Enjoy a delicious three-course luncheon with soda and juice INCLUDED! (Cash Bar also available.)

⭐Secure your chance to win our amazing raffle and auction prize packages!



⭐Celebrate 50 models with Down syndrome as they rock the runway!

Help make the Fashion Show a Success:

Help our Models

reach their goals!

Support a Model in Need of Financial assistance!

Secure our final few Wishlist items!

⭐JOIN THIS ELITE LIST OF SPONSORS⭐

Showcase your business or help a model in need!!



Click HERE for more information!

Are you READY FOR

DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH??

Get your Yard Signs, Car Magnets, and More- October is almost HERE!

Volunteer Spaces Still Available - We'd love to have you with us!

10/13 in Bolingbrook

Email Linda at lsmarto@nads.org for more information!

HEY GUYS: This One's for YOU!

Join us at the BWW in Lombard!

207 E Roosevelt Rd

Sunday, October 27

12-3pm

Wings are ON US!!

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We had another great Saturday with

Knights of Columbus Council #10958

at the Tootsie Roll Drive!

If you missed it, you can still donate here: https://4agc.com/fundraiser_pages/0ecdcc8a-2d8e-4fc0-9843-1e4d5fdda7b6

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

JOIN US TONIGHT!!!

MUSIC MANIA!!

Tell us about your favorite song or album, or show off your very own musical skills!

🎼🎹🎸🎙️👨‍🎤🎺💿

WHEN: Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 

Time:  7:00p.m. (Central Time)  

Where: Virtually on ZOOM

📅 Other Upcoming Events:

Oct 13 - Chicagoland Buddy Walk

Email Linda at lsmarto@nads.org to volunteer!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

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!

Help Spread Awareness All Year Long!

Rock Your Socks:

Donations to help promote Down Syndrome Awareness are encouraged!

Declare a special dress day and 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" for your school or workplace!



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

In-person and Zoom options available!

Request your COMPLIMENTARY presentation 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.

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 country!

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.