February 14, 2024

Spread the LOVE this Valentine's Day with your:

FREE

2024 Yard Sign!

❤️Donate $50 (or more) in the month of February and receive a FREE Down Syndrome Awareness Yard Sign

Be sure to use the special link below to take advantage of this great deal!

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

In honor of Black History Month,

we want to hear from YOU!

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 by clicking the links below:  

We welcome your questions and comments

on how we can better meet your needs!

Please send your feedback to info@nads.org

THANK YOU to EVERYONE who came to Bowl!

We had such a fantastic time with you!

World Down Syndrome Day (3/21)

is right around the corner!

Create Awareness and Promote Acceptance!

Share the joy of Ds with those around you!

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

Schedule your Complimentary NADS Presentation TODAY!

FOR MORE EXCITING NADS FUN, CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:

This one is for all the DADS!

We can't wait to see you at this casual meetup.

Appetizers will be served.

When: Saturday 2/24, 3-5 pm

Where: Buffalo Wild Wings

207 E Roosevelt Rd

Lombard, IL

Can't make it to this, but want to hear about the next one?

Join the NADS Dads email list HERE!

2024 NADS Golf Outing Carriage Greens Country Club Darien, IL



Friday, June 14

9am shotgun start

Registration Opening Soon - Get Your Foursome Ready!

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

We are already on the look out for event sponsors, hole sponsors, and raffle prizes! CLICK HERE TO BECOME A SPONSOR!

Questions? Contact Anne at areinertson@nads.org.

Was your child born between 2020-2024?

THIS MEET-UP IS FOR YOU!

WHEN: Sat. March 16th

10-11:30a.m.



WHERE: Darien Sportsplex

451 Plainfield Rd, Darien, IL

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

Light refreshments provided.

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!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED OUR TRIVIA NIGHT!

🗓️ COMING UP:

Cooking with "Just A Dollop"

When: Wednesday, February 28th

Where: Zoom

Time: 6:30p.m. CST

More details will be headed your way soon - keep an eye on your email!

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.