Get excited for an amazing time ahead!

Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month with your FOUNDATION Family!



Come join The FOUNDATION for a night of delicious food, upbeat music, and of course, lots of dancing. Be prepared for some exciting announcements as we gear up for the 2025 Tour of Champions Bowl-A-Thon and Silent Auction!

The Orlando Magic are ready - are you?

Become a part of our iCan! Work team and prepare for a season of MAGIC while earning money! It's a win-win opportunity. We have a few ways to build your work resume!

Members 18+ are invited to volunteer or get paid to work at Orlando Magic games this season. Members who can commit to working 16 games during the season will haven an opportunity to be paid.

If you are unable to commit to 16 games, you can still volunteer with another adult and gain valuable work experience while having a BLAST with one of the best NBA teams in the league.

Calling all PBS Kids!

Hey Lucky Littles and Young Explorers, our LEAP Team (Learning Enrichment Academic Program) invites you to their WUCF-PBS Kids event! This exciting day is designed for Pre-K to 5th-grade children and promotes a love for learning through hands-on activities and interactive games.

Siblings are welcome, and it's a great opportunity for your children to develop essential skills in a supportive environment. Register today to secure your spot for this educational adventure. We can't wait to see you there - it's going to be "Grr-ific!"

Join us for iCan! Golf!

This four-week introductory golf program is for ages 7 and up. Led by expert coaches—Coach Cheryl, a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher; Coach Miriam, a U.S. Kids Top 50 Instructor; and Coach Christa, who has coached national champions—participants will learn essential skills in driving, chipping, and putting.

The session costs $60, but thanks to THE FOUNDATION covering $30, your final cost is just $30 per member.

iCan! Golf will take place at the Mike Bender Golf Academy in Lake Mary on Mondays from 5-6 PM on October 7, 14, 21, and November 4. All equipment is provided; just wear sneakers, a hat, and sunscreen, and don’t forget to bring a water bottle!

Spaces are limited, so register today for this exciting opportunity to enjoy golf!

Calling all dads!

Hey there, dads! Get ready to swing into fun at our next Dad's Night Out on Tuesday, October 8th from 7-9 pm at Topgolf on International Drive in Orlando!

Your meal and golf game are on us, courtesy of The FOUNDATION.

A big shoutout to Lorin Anderson for helping us plan this awesome event!

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Join the team that helps OVER A MILLION dreams come true!

The FOUNDATION has awarded $1.5 million in scholarships, providing our members with the opportunities and resources they need to succeed in life. We need YOUR HELP to continue to run these EXTRAordinary opportunities.

Join us on Wednesday, October 9 for our Tour of Champions Planning Committee Meeting. You can participate in person (Orlando) or virtually!

Come be part of the team that helps to make the magic happen all year long!

Calling all moms!

Join us for October Mom's Night Out on Wednesday, October 16th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Calliope Street in Oviedo!

Enjoy a fun evening of painting for just $15, with The FOUNDATION covering $17 of the $32 class fee. Bring a dish to share and your own nonalcoholic beverage to drink. Wine, and beer will be available for purchase.

It's a great opportunity to relax, connect with other moms, and unleash your creativity. We can't wait to see you there!

Join The FOUNDATION for Pip-Squeak: An Anti-Bullying Magic Show.

Don’t miss the chance to see award-winning magician Tony Brent at the Orlando Family Stage on Thursday, October 17th, at 10:30 AM. With only 20 tickets available, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Celebrating his 14th year, Tony combines comedy and magic to entertain and educate, using his experiences with bullying to connect with kids.

Tickets for FOUNDATION families are just $5 (regularly $17) using the code 'Foundation Family.' Scholarships are available for those needing financial assistance.

Act quickly to secure your spot for a morning filled with laughter, magic, and valuable lessons!

We love when our members ask us to support them with new ideas! Thank you, Shanna Rae and Courtney, for kicking off our newest program!

We are thrilled to offer our pilot FOUNDATION Friends! Families from around the state who want to host a local meet-up can now collaborate with us and promote meet-ups with other FOUNDATION families in their local community.

These events are open to all ages and are coordinated by and hosted by parents.

If you would like to attend one of the October events, please RSVP. The events are not restricted to people living in any one area - if you are up for a drive or want to meet new friends, pop in and say hi! We LOVE that you all want to MEET-UP and spend time together!

This OPPORTUNITY is to SUPPORT schools AND teachers.

Spread the word! Let your educators know that we are hosting the 2024 Championing SUCCESS in Education event!



We believe that when education experts collaborate with specialists in Down syndrome, everyone is better prepared for a successful school year.



We will provide research-based tools to help teachers and professionals effectively educate students with Down syndrome. As your son or daughter settles into the school year, be sure to share this opportunity with his/her teachers!

Cowabunga dudes! This is the last surf event of the 2024 season! (unless you attend our Camping Jamboree)

Join us for the October iCan! Surf event on Sunday, October 20th, at Hiles Blvd. Beach Park in New Smyrna Beach!

Open to all ages and skill levels, this program is designed for individuals with Down syndrome, allowing them to experience the joy of surfing with parental support.

Bring your beach gear and enthusiasm for a fun-filled day of surfing and unforgettable memories! We can’t wait to see you there!

OPEN FORUM with The FOUNDATION!

This month, Do You Have a Minute? will be an open forum where you can ask FOUNDATION board members any questions about our programs, scholarships, opportunities, parenting, homeschooling, Nutrivene, or ANYTHING related to Down syndrome!

Register today and join us online on October 22nd!

The FOUNDATION Board of Directors will be holding their strategic planning session, and we’d love your feedback! Please take a moment to complete our membership survey. This is a great opportunity to share what’s working for your family and what you’d like to see in the future.

Help The FOUNDATION by completing our Membership Survey TODAY!

LINK TO MEMBER SURVEY

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

We are incredibly grateful for our FOUNDATION Family and want to ensure that every member has a magical holiday season.

Continuing our tradition, The FOUNDATION will provide food and gift items for families in need of assistance.

If your family would like help with purchasing holiday gifts or a holiday meal, please click the request button, fill out the form, and we will be in touch.

Assistance applications will be open until Friday, November 15th.

Join us at Jetty Park for the 2024 Camping Jamboree, an exciting family event filled with camping fun!

Enjoy activities like fishing, surfing, and beach games, followed by a cookout and campfire s'mores.

Open to all FOUNDATION Families, we provide tents for those in need and have RV spaces for GLAMPERS. If camping isn't your style, feel free to join us at the beach on Saturday day and dinner Saturday evening. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy nature with our FOUNDATION family.

Keep these deadlines in mind for Camping Jamboree:

• Register by October 11 to receive a t-shirt
• Register for RV camping by October 11 to secure your spot
• October 21 is the last day to register for Camping Jamboree!

Register soon as space is limited—we look forward to a weekend of laughter and adventure!

Attendees will have the opportunity to receive complimentary medical screenings and consultations with healthcare experts!

Join us on Saturday, November 9th for our annual Down Syndrome Clinic for adults (17+). Attendees will receive free medical screenings, consult with healthcare experts, and access valuable community resources.

Available specialists include:

• Behavior
• Cardiology
• Dentist
• Dermatology
• Dietician
• Endocrinology
• ENT
• Gastroenterology
• Genetics
• Occupational therapist
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedics
• Physical therapist
• Pulmonology
• Speech therapist
• Trisomy 21 Research Foundation (Nutrivene)
• And much more!