February 1, 2023

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!

MARCH 5, 2023

Noon-3pm

at

in Naperville

Calling all Bowlers!

Come celebrate Down syndrome while you enjoy food, fun, and fabulous prizes!

Join NADS for an afternoon of bowling, pizza, raffles, and more!

📣 ATTENTION: WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Your donation will help make the Bowl-a-Thon a HUGE success!

There are so many ways you can support this amazing event:

⭐ Sponsor a Bowler!

Make it possible for a bowler in need to participate!

⭐ Support a Raffle!

Help us fill the prize room for our bowlers or contribute to a raffle prize - no donation is too small!

⭐ NEW: Honor Someone You Love!

Donate to the Bowl-a-Thon to honor or memorialize someone dear to your heart. We will feature their name (and yours if you choose) at the Bowl-a-Thon!

Email aleonard@nads.org for more information!

⭐ Become a Lane Sponsor!

Friends, Families, and Businesses welcome! Let us give you a shoutout here in the EBlast, on social media, and at the Bowl-a-Thon too!

⭐ Donate your extra items!

Unwanted items lying around? Gift cards you won't use? Donate them toward our raffle baskets!

(New items only please.)

Coming Up This Sunday - Don't Miss It!

It's time to get cozy by the fire with

Performing heARTS!

February 5

3pm (Eastern)

On Zoom!

Tune in the hear your favorite pop songs performed by those with disabilities, including a special appearance from NADS Self-Advocate Jacob Spenadel!

This amazing program focuses on giving those with disabilities a chance to take on leadership roles and to artistically impact individuals of all ages with special needs through the teaching of musical theater. Founded by high school senior Jordyn Brandman, Performing heARTS continually hosts fundraisers in which 100% of proceeds go to other non-profits.

THANK YOU PERFORMING HEARTS

FOR CHOOSING NADS TO RECEIVE THE PROFITS FROM YOUR WINTER FUNDRAISER!

To learn more about this fantastic project, please check out their website HERE.

THANK YOU

Help Your Child to Talk!

Thank you Karen Hurst, Speech Language Pathologist and Parent Coach, for hosting last night's NADS Connections Zoom call and for sharing your vast knowledge of advocacy!

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!

Yard Signs are almost ready!

We are finalizing the last details and the signs will be ready soon! Be sure to get yours in time to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day in March!

Simply reply to this newsletter email and let us know how many you need - we will notify you as soon as they become available!

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!

Want to join the fun?

Email your pics to aleonard@nads.org

GREAT JOB AT TRIVIA NIGHT!

We had so much fun together sharing those trivia facts!

🍷🧁🍺🍰🍸🍩🍹

Coming Up Next:

Chef Sofya will be leading us in another delicious recipe - Yum!

When: Wednesday, February 8th

6:30pm Central

*PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER TIME!*

Ingredient details will be out soon - be sure to watch your email!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

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

Ask your employer about their corporate gift giving and corporate donation match programs!



It's a simple, no stress way to double your contribution!

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

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