AUGUST 7, 2024

MODEL CALL: Secure your spot on the runway!

Tell your friends -

We Want to Feature YOU!

Celebrate Down Syndrome

Awareness Month by showing off

what makes you unique! 💙💛

Models of all ages with Down syndrome are invited to join us at the Fashion Show on October 6!

(more details below)

📅 Be sure to MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the Biggest Celebration of Down syndrome of the Year! 📅

Showcase your business by supporting the Fashion Show:

Sponsorships Now Available!



Click HERE for more information!

Help Make the Fashion Show a Success!

Do you have event tickets you could donate? A time share rental weekend to spare? Extra gift cards laying around?

Donate your extra goodies and help us make this year's auctions even more special!

Let us know how you are able to help by emailing Ann at aleonard@nads.org!

Babies in Bloom and Brew Crew are teaming up for a GET TOGETHER!

Tuesday, August 27th

9:30a.m.

Panera

1600 W. Lake Street

Addison, IL

Join us for a relaxing morning of coffee and community with other families who have members with Down syndrome!

All ages welcome!

RSVP to Carmella at clocascio@nads.org today!

Don't Miss These 2 FREE VIRTUAL Seminars:

Yard Signs, Car Magnets, and More!

Down Syndrome Awareness Month will be here before you know it - make sure you're ready!

TODAY IS NATIONAL BEACH PARTY DAY!

🏄🐟😎🦀🐳🏖️

Send in photos of your summer trip to the beach so we can share the fun!

Simply reply to this email to send in your pic!

Help us continue to share the joy of families with Down syndrome each week by making a donation.

As a small, non-profit organization, NADS relies on the generosity of people like you to publish this weekly newsletter and offer our free education and support. All donations, large and small, are greatly appreciated!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

Happening TONIGHT!!

WHEN: Wednesday, August 7th

What:  Guess Who?!? TRIVIA

Time:  7:00p.m. (Central)  

Bring your game face along with

your favorite ice cream

or cold drink!

Let's have some fun!!!

🎉🍧🍹🍨🥳

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.

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.