JANUARY 3, 2024

Annual Appeal Update:

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Despite having dropped off our Holiday cards in early December, they were only recently processed by the postal service for delivery.

Rest assured, your card will be arriving soon and we hope that you will enjoy our well wishes long into the New Year!

If you don't want to wait until your Annual Appeal card arrives, please consider using our online portal to support NADS' great mission.

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH NADS:

Grab your favorite jersey and join us for the perfect game day activity!

Start your Super Bowl Sunday off right!

For just $15 you get 2 games of bowling and shoe rental - connecting with other families for a day of fun is included! 😉

Join us Sunday, February 11 from 1-3pm

at Parkside Lanes in Aurora

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

📅 SAVE THE DATES!

Wednesday

January 10

7pm (Central)

and

Wednesday

January 24

7pm (Central)

Join us on Zoom to look at the year ahead

and plan some fun activities!

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!

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!

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

Create Awareness and Promote Acceptance!

Share the joy of Ds with those around you!

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

Schedule your Complimentary NADS presentation TODAY!

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!

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.