From My Heart to Yours, Love, David’s Mom

Dear Sharing Families,

Every Thanksgiving, I think about all the blessings of my life. I’ve been married to a really good guy (Curt Johnson) for the past 49 years, and God has blessed us with seven wonderful kids and thirteen grandkids.

When our David came along, in my sadness of hearing his diagnosis, I thought there was a rule in the unwritten handbook for parents of children with disabilities that said I would never smile or laugh again. 

Boy, was I wrong! ...

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Sharing Educates Mayo Clinic

Genetic Counseling Students

On October 24, 2023, Sharing Down Syndrome speakers had the pleasure of visiting a group of future genetic counseling students at Mayo Clinic. Many thanks to Dr. Katherine Brandish for inviting Sharing to speak with her wonderful genetic counseling students. These genetic counselors will bless our world beyond words.

Sharing Gratitudes

Upcoming Events

Giving Tuesday

Your thoughtful consideration of donating to Sharing allows the oldest Down syndrome organization in Arizona to continue to provide free programs and services to thousands of families who have a loved one embracing Down syndrome. We are a qualifying charitable organization in Arizona as what you give is what you get back on your taxes. Donations can be given up until the close to file your 2023 taxes. Sharing will be giving away a gift basket to the top donor who submits their donation by November 28th, 2023.

The grand prize gift basket includes an extraordinarily soft and warm blanket donated by Minky Couture, a crystal bracelet set donated by Living Balanced Reiki, $50 worth of Starbucks gift cards, $20 Panera Bread gift card, 2 Sharing Down Syndrome t-shirts - one adult sized and 1 child or baby sized, and more to be announced on our social medias!

Our QCO code is: 20543

Donations can be made at www.Sharingds.org/donate

Great opportunity for families who have a loved one with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism!  Fill out the Google Form below no later than November 6th, to get started with your nomination. Nominees should reside in Maricopa County and have at least one person in their home who has a diagnosis of Autism. Self-nominations are accepted.

Thank you to the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix for their generosity!