April 29, 2023

The sunshine is peeking through and we are ready to celebrate the new season ahead!

NADS will gladly take any extra unused items off your hands to use for our upcoming fundraiser raffles!

Please email aleonard@nads.org to organize an item pickup!!

World Down Syndrome Day

may have passed, but we are taking the whole month to celebrate! 💙💛

Help sustain NADS events, outreach, and education programming that are essential to our community.

Thank you for your support!

Please Continue to VOTE!

🌟 Help NADS win $5,000!

Keep those votes coming through Friday!!

Enter NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DOWN SYNDROME

as your favorite charity so we can reach the top!!

The nonprofits with the most votes will each get $5,000 –

and the non-profit with the overall most votes will get

an additional $10,000!

Voting daily allows NADS to continue our mission and offer events, outreach, and education to promote inclusion and acceptance for all!

PLEASE VOTE AND SHARE!!

Helpful Hint: Leave a reminder message by your computer

or set an alert on your phone to vote daily!

We appreciate your support!

NADS Car magnets NOW AVAILABLE!

Get your very own

NADS Car Magnet!!

In honor of Down syndrome,

car magnets are only $6 (3+2+1)!

(Plus $4 flat rate shipping.)

Available in 2 eye-catching designs!

Be sure to get yours TODAY!

And Don't Forget Your Yard Sign!

🌼Spring is here-

Make sure your lawn decor is complete with this year's

NADS yard sign!

Join NADS Connections on Zoom to connect with other new families! 

Learn more about NADS, the Down syndrome community, and all the opportunities available for your child!! Questions? Contact areinertson@nads.org!

Congratulations to

Central DuPage Hospital

for winning our

"Extra Chromosome Contest"

in honor of WDSD

by welcoming a baby boy with Down syndrome on March 22!

The family will receive a few extra goodies in their NADS Congratulations Basket to welcome their bundle of joy!

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Awareness Day!

THANK YOU ALL FOR SHARING THE DS LOVE!

Want to join the fun?

Email your pics to aleonard@nads.org

Thank You Chef Sofya!!

The dessert and mocktail we made together were amazing. 🎂🍹

Thank you Chef Sofya for always making our sessions so enjoyable!

Save the Date:

When: Wednesday, March 5th

Activity: TBD- Details to follow soon!

Time:  7:00p.m. Central Time

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!

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

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.

The NADS Shop has EVERYTHING you need to celebrate Down syndrome!!

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

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

or joining our NADS Board of Directors!

Click HERE to have a NADS member contact you!

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.