June 7, 2023

Honor Your NADS DAD!

Father's Day is coming up - please share your favorite photo of your AMAZING DAD for our upcoming Father's Day tribute!

All Dads, Grandpas, Godfathers are welcome!

Email your pictures to aleonard@nads.org.

Memorial photos also welcome.

Summer Fun for the Whole Family!

Thursday, July 27

Salt Creek Golf Course

Wood Dale, IL

There's something FUN for everyone!

At this year's Golf Outing, you get to choose the activities that interest you! Whether you prefer traditional golfing, want to try something new with FootGolf*, or simply want to boogie the night away, we have the perfect option for you!

Gather your friends for a day to remember!

We will begin with a 3pm shotgun start for all our golfers, followed by a deluxe buffet dinner

(soda is complimentary, cash bar also available), and a dance party from 6-9pm with DJ Chris!

• GOLF • FOOTGOLF • DINNER • DANCING •

• RAFFLES • AUCTIONS •

⛳👟🍹🍽️🍺🕺💃🎫🎁

Family Friendly Fun with ticket prices starting as low as $55!

Participants 3 and under are FREE!

For more event details and pricing visit: https://www.nads.org/events/golfouting/

* - What is "FootGolf"? FootGolf is a combination of the popular sports of soccer and golf. Instead of golf clubs and golf balls, the game is played on a unique course with a soccer ball that you kick into the 21-inch diameter cup! If you can kick a ball, you can play FootGolf - 50% golf, 50% soccer, 100% FUN!

HELP MAKE THE GOLF OUTING A SUCCESS!

We need you! Here are all the easy ways you can support our upcoming event:

Small or large, ALL Donations are GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Elite Sponsors:

Join our prestigious list of Sponsors and let NADS advertise for you!!

Businesses, Families, Memorials, or Honorariums-

We have a level of sponsorship that works for you!

⭐ Early Bird BONUS! ⭐

Sign up to be a Sponsor today and we will automatically bump you up to

Elite status and give you a FREE extra month of advertising!

Congratulations to Angel's Boxing Academy

on their brand new location!

NADS was so proud to be invited to the beautiful ribbon cutting ceremony this past weekend. ABA is working hard to promote inclusion by offering FREE classes to those with Down syndrome through their "Down to Box" program!

We look forward to you leading an upcoming session for our

SAIA program again soon!

For more information on this amazing boxing program, click HERE.

Upcoming More Than Down Syndrome Workshop!

TOPIC: Tips for Managing Difficult Behaviors

WHEN: Saturday, June 24

9-10:30am (Central)

on Zoom

Please join us as we welcome guest speaker:

Heather Risser, PhD

Assistant Professor - Mental Health Services and Policy Program, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

This FREE seminar is for parents/family/caregivers of a person (any age) with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome PLUS Autism Spectrum Disorder. Registration Required.

Get Ready to Stand Out at the

The 2023 NADS Fashion Show

October 1, 2023

Abbington Distinctive Banquets

Glen Ellyn, IL

Now accepting model registrations:

It's Time to Show Off!

Let everyone in your community know what matters - awareness, acceptance, inclusion for all!

Get your NADS Yard Sign TODAY!

Get all your Down Syndrome Pride items

Yard Signs, car magnets, and more

in the NADS online store!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Are you Bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish? Are you a Hispanic parent in the Down syndrome community?

We need you!

If you are interested in volunteering for NADS, please email Carmella today: clocascio@nads.org

Want to join the fun?

Email your pics to aleonard@nads.org

HAPPENING TONIGHT!!

When: Wednesday, June 7th

Activity: Ice Cream Social

Where: On Zoom

Time: 7:00p.m. (CST)

Who: Everyone in the SAIA Group

Don't forget to sign up for the Golf Outing!

Let's get together for some summer fun!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP 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.

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

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!

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.