AUGUST 21, 2024

Less than a week away! RSVP Today!

Join us for a relaxing morning of coffee and community with other families who have members with Down syndrome!

All ages welcome!

Babies in Bloom and Brew Crew are teaming up for a GET TOGETHER!

Tuesday, August 27th

9:30a.m.

Panera

1600 W. Lake Street

Addison, IL

RSVP to Carmella at clocascio@nads.org today!

HEY GUYS: THE WINGS ARE ON US!

Thursday

September 5th

7pm

Buffalo Wild Wings

207 E Roosevelt Rd

Lombard

National Nonprofit Day:

August 17th

There's still time to support the National Association for Down Syndrome!

As a grass-roots not for profit organization, every dollar given to NADS

is used to help further our families with extra services, programs,

and resources! Please show your support any way you can!

HERE'S ANOTHER GREAT PROGRAM!

FREE SEMINAR!

Improving Communication with Individuals with Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Join Guest Speaker Elise V. O'Brien

Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist at Lurie's Children's Hospital of Chicago

for this informational webinar!

🎟️Tickets on Sale in 2 Weeks!

🛍️ SHOP TIL YOU DROP!

Here are all the items we need to boost our raffle and auction packages - Shop til you drop while supporting a good cause!

✨ We Need Your Help!

Tickets to events • A weekend away • Gift Cards:

SEND THEM OUR WAY!

Become a Fashion Show donor - Share what you've got!

Let us know how you are able to help by emailing Ann at aleonard@nads.org!

HELP A MODEL IN NEED!

Provide financial assistance for a model that otherwise wouldn't be able to participate!

Help cover costs for their crowdfunding goal, tickets to the luncheon for the model and their caregiver, or BOTH!

⭐SEE YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS!!⭐

Showcase your business by supporting the Fashion Show:



Sponsorships Now Available!

Click HERE for more information!

Models Wanted! Come join the FUN!

Models of all ages with Down syndrome are invited to join us at the Fashion Show on October 6!

Celebrate Down Syndrome

Awareness Month by showing off

what makes you unique! 💙💛

Crowdfund over $500 and earn a FREE MODEL TICKET!!

MAKE SURE YOUR READY FOR

DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH

IN OCTOBER!!

Yard Signs, Car Magnets, and More!

Get all your Ds Pride Swag from NADS!

📸 PHOTO CALL: Send in your Back to School photos!

🏫🎒🚌📚✏️🍎

Simply reply to this email to get in on the fun!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

Happening TONIGHT!!

Join us and chat about what you would do in different situations!

WHEN: Wednesday, August 21st

Time:  7:00p.m. (Central Time)  

Where: Virtually on Zoom!

📅 Other Upcoming Events:

• Sept 7 - Tootsie Roll Drive at Caputo's in Carol Stream
• Sept 14 - Tootsie Roll Drive at Jewel in Carol Stream
• Oct 13 - Chicagoland Buddy Walk

Email Linda at lsmarto@nads.org to volunteer!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

Support our 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!

Help Spread Awareness All Year Long!

Rock Your Socks:

Donations to help promote Down Syndrome Awareness are encouraged!

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! 💙💛

Schedule an "Abilities Training" for your school or workplace!



NADS offers informative presentations to spread our message of awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome.

Request your COMPLIMENTARY presentation 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!

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.