February 22, 2023

Who loves 🎳BOWLING?

Who loves 🍕PIZZA?

Who loves GAMES,

🎉FUN, and 🎁PRIZES?!



WE NEED YOU!!

The Bowl-a-Thon isn't just for participants with Ds,

All supporters of our fantastic community are welcome to JOIN THE FUN!!


So gather your group or have us match you up with friendly new faces-

Let's fill these lanes and celebrate Down syndrome!

REGISTER TODAY!!

$10 Gets You a Chance to WIN BIG!

Get tickets now for your chance to win:

⭐ a $250 Amazon Gift Card

⭐ an iPad Air (valued at over $400)

⭐ a Schwinn Meridian adult tricycle (VALUED AT OVER $500!!)

⭐ AND A NEWLY ADDED MYSTERY PRIZE!!

**PLEASE NOTE: Raffle winners must reside in the state of Illinois.**

Boost a Bowler!

Help a bowler who hasn't gotten that first donation join our leaderboards!


Donate to your favorite bowler today!

Support our Bowlers HERE!

HELP MAKE THE BOWL-A-THON A SUCCESS!!

We are in need of a few more things to make sure our Bowlers have the BEST day!

Can you give a little something?

 Help fill the Prize Room!

At the Bowl-a-Thon, all our bowlers get to choose a gift - small gift cards needed!!

Shop the WishList!

 Sponsor a Bowler!

Make it possible for a bowler in need to participate in the event!

Sponsor a Bowler HERE

 Sponsor a Lane!

Friends, Families, and Businesses welcome! We want to feature YOU!

Sponsor a Lane HERE

You can also mail gift cards or small items directly to the NADS Office!

Attn: Bowl-a-Thon • 1460 Renaissance Dr, Suite 102 • Park Ridge, IL 60068

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!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Join the List of Supporters as a Sponsor!

Businesses, Families, and Friends - all are welcome to give and be recognized!

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

Email aleonard@nads.org for more information

March is Right Around the Corner!

Get Your Yard Sign Today!

It's almost time to celebrate

World Down Syndrome Day

on March 21, 2023!


Decorate your front lawn with

Down sydrome pride!


Inclusion never goes out of style!

Shop NOW!

**Save on Shipping - Pick up your Yard Sign at the Bowl-a-Thon!**

EMAIL US to let us know how many signs to have ready for you!

¡Menos de una semana!

en español

Conexiones en español

de NADS Zoom Call



Martes, 28 de Febrero

6:30-7:30pm

(hora Central)

Karen Hurst, 

Patóloga del habla y lenguaje y entrenadora de padres presentará:

Ayude a su hijo a hablar: Empoderamiento de los padres, ideas y defensa.


¡ESPERAMOS VERLE EN LA LLAMADA!

¡Registrate aquí!

¡Únase a NADS Connections en Zoom para conectarse con otras familias nuevas!

¡Aprenda más sobre NADS, la comunidad de síndrome de Down y todas las oportunidades disponibles para su hijo!

¿Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con areinertson@nads.org!

Want to join the fun?

Email your pics to aleonard@nads.org

JOIN US TONIGHT!!

When:

Where:

What:

Wednesday, February 22 at 7pm

on Zoom

💕LOVE THAT TRIVIA! 💕

Be sure to join us for some love-themed trivia questions!

And Don't Forget to Sign Up for the Bowl-a-Thon!!

REGISTER HERE!!

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

Down Syndrome Stories in the News

World Record swimmer hangs up her goggles

A Geelong Swimming Club superstar has put away her goggles after 20 years of forging a pathway for swimmers with disabilities. Phoebe Mitchell inspired athletes of all abilities to achieve their goals and had broken close to 74 Down Syndrome World Records throughout her career.

Read More

Infant heart patient is now a thriving teen

Today, Braxton Blevins is a busy young man. He works on an ice cream truck, and he's into sports, playing in the Miracle League in Albertville, and playing Upwards basketball at First Baptist Church in Rainsville.

Read More

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!

Shop HERE!

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!

For the last 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.
DONATE TODAY!
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