January 1, 2025

Check Out this Special Offer on Bulls Tickets!

Are you ready to SEE RED at the United Center?

Join NADS for a legendary group outing with the

Chicago Bulls!

Share the excitement of Bulls basketball with discounted tickets for the NBA's leading entertainment experience.

BULLS VS. Pistons

Wednesday, February 12^th, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. CT

A portion of each ticket purchase goes to NADS!

Join Us for the Upcoming MTDS Webinar!

Let's Get Together!

WHEN:

Sat. January 18th

10-11:30a.m.



WHERE:

Darien Sportsplex

451 Plainfield Rd, 

Darien, IL

Families in attendance will be entered to win a Door Prize!

RSVP to Jessica TODAY

jmark@nads.org

Can you spare any extra unused holiday gifts? 

If so, please let us know and send them our way!!

We collect items for our fundraisers all year around, so if you have some extra gifts or gift cards we would greatly appreciate them!

Email us at info@nads.org

to coordinate a drop-off or pickup!

Thank You to Michael Perna and First Choice Financial Service in Oak Brook for choosing NADS as the company's first-ever special charity for their 2024 holiday party!

The festivities also featured the talents of Self-Advocate Shawn Spera and his “Twelve Days of Christmas” dance.

Thank you for thinking of NADS this holiday season!

Keep the Kindness Going!



Your support for NADS' great mission is truly appreciated!

The NADS Shop has EVERYTHING you need!!

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

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

Thanks for playing

Name That Tune

and sharing your favorite Holiday Traditions!

🦌🐧🎄🎁☃️

📅 SAVE THE DATE!

JOIN US!!

Wednesday

January 15

7pm (Central)

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!

Help Spread Awareness All Year Long!

Schedule a COMPLIMENTARY presentation for your school or workplace!



NADS offers informative "Abilities Training" presentations to spread our message of awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with

Down syndrome.

In-person and Zoom options available!

EMAIL ANNE FOR MORE INFORMATION

at areinertson@nads.org!

Don't Forget to Rock Your Socks:

Promote Down Syndrome Awareness through small donations!

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! 💙💛

Email Us for more information HERE!

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.