September 27, 2023

4 More Days Until...

Auctions and Raffles are

 NOW OPEN!! 

Check Out These Fantastic Prizes!

All auction bidding will be online. 

Raffle tickets available online

or in-person at the

Fashion Show this Sunday!

Entries for both auctions and raffles have begun and will continue until noon on Sunday, October 1.

*Raffle winners must reside in the state of Illinois*

 ✨ Doors open at 10:30am ✨

 ✨ Lunch served at noon ✨

 ✨ Runway Show begins at 1pm ✨

Tickets to the Fashion Show are still available in limited quantities. 

Email aleonard@nads.org if you're interested!

Help our models reach their fundraising goals!

The Fashion Show is almost here and our models need your support! 

All contributions large or small are appreciated!

Did You Know?

NADS reaches over 5,000 people annually through FREE public Down Syndrome Awareness presentations?

We love to educate others on the best ways to promote acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Ds!

If you'd like us to your school, office, or event please

reach out to Anne at areinertson@nads.org!

Shop Til You Drop and Support DS Too!

Save on shipping and grab your items in-person at the Fashion Show!

Help spread the message of inclusivity in your neighborhood!

Join NADS as we support The Chicagoland Buddy Walk

The Buddy Walk

is coming up

OCTOBER 8

in Bolingbrook

If you'd like to volunteer, please email lsmarto@nads.org

Elite Sponsors:

Donors:

It's Not Too Late!

Sign up for a professional or personal sponsorship and we will share your logo at the Fashion Show, on social media, and even in our weekly EBlasts!

Do you have photos to share for our

#NADStrong  campaign?!

Please send them to aleonard@nads.org!

THANK YOU FOR HOSTING, QUINCY!

We had a fabulous crowd join us for last week's session of

WOULD YOU RATHER?!

Join Us in 2 Weeks!

When: Wednesday, October 4

7:00p.m. CST on Zoom

What: Disney Music Trivia

🎶🎹🎺🎸🎵

Interested in joining the SAIA Group?

SIGN UP HERE!!

NADS is now on GOODSHOP!

Support your 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!

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!

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

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.