August 30, 2023

✔️ Mark Your Calendar!

Get Your NADS Yard Sign!

Be sure to order your

NADS Yard Sign TODAY

so are ready to celebrate

in October! 

 Down Syndrome Awareness Month 

is almost here! 

NADS is kicking off October in style with the Fashion Show!

A 3 course luncheon, raffles, auctions, dancing, and celebrating over 50 beautiful models of all ages with Down syndrome walking our runway!

✨New this year: Estate jewelry for auction and purchase as well as

surprises on the runway -

You won't want to miss this!

📣 PLEASE NOTE: Donations and Tickets can also be purchased by check!

Checks can be made out to NADS and mailed to:

National Association for Down Syndrome

Attn: Fashion Show

1460 Renaissance Dr, Suite 102

Park Ridge, IL 60068

Email aleonard@nads.org to let us know to watch for your payment!

**Final Chance to Become a Model!**

LAST CALL: Space is limited!

Come strike a pose on the runway! 

Find a cozy fall outfit, sports jersey, even your favorite Halloween costume -

whatever showcases you best!!

✨Let NADS Celebrate YOU!✨

You Can Support the Fashion Show - Here's How:

Become a Sponsor:

Sign up for a professional or personal sponsorship and we will share your logo at the Fashion Show, on social media, and even in our weekly EBlasts!

Sponsor a Model:

We have several models that want to participate in the Fashion Show, but need a little extra help to cover costs. Now you can support them!

Shop our Wish List:



Your generous contributions toward our raffle baskets and auction prizes help make the Fashion Show a success!

Elite Sponsors:

Donors:

Do you have raffle or auction items you could share?

We're looking for:

⭐Season tickets to an upcoming sporting event?

⭐Extra passes to the Theater?

⭐Time at your lake house, cabin, or timeshare?

Help make our Giveaways AMAZING!!

Email aleonard@nads.org if your family or business can donate!

NADS was excited to spend this past Sunday, August 27th at the "Let's Spoon" pop-up

ice cream parlor and fundraising event put on by the Domino Effect!

We had a lovely time and made some great connections!

Don't Forget to Complete the Survey!

What Programs do you love?

Where could you use more support?

We would love to hear from YOU!

Please take a moment to fill out our questionnaire and be entered to win a raffle prize at the end of August!

(Entries must include contact information to claim the raffle prize.)

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

Thank You

to our host, Angie, for a great session of Name That Tune this past Wednesday!

We had a great turn out

and we had so much fun!

🎤🎶🎺🎸🎷🎙️

UP NEXT:

When: Wednesday, September 6

Time: 7:00p.m.

Where: Zoom

🎥🎞️🎬

📆SAVE THE DATES:



• Sunday, October 1: NADS Fashion Show - SIGN UP TO MODEL TODAY!!
• Sunday, October 8:  Chicagoland Buddy Walk (more info coming soon)

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

NADS is now on GOODSHOP!

Support your 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!

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.

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!

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

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.