June 14, 2023

Celebrate Your Super Dad!

Its not too late to share your favorite photo of your AMAZING DAD for our upcoming Father's Day tribute video!

All Dads, Grandpas, Godfathers are welcome!

Email your pictures to aleonard@nads.org.

Memorial photos also welcome.

It's Time to Have Some Family Friendly Fun!!

Ticket prices starting at $55

Participants 3 and under are FREE!



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For more event details and pricing visit: https://www.nads.org/events/golfouting/

WE NEED YOU!!! HELP MAKE THE

GOLF OUTING A SUCCESS!

Small or large, ALL Donations are GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Elite Sponsors:

Join our prestigious list of Sponsors and let NADS advertise for you!!

Businesses, Families, Memorials, or Honorariums-

We have a level of sponsorship that works for you!

⭐ Early Bird BONUS! ⭐

Sign up to be a Sponsor today and we will automatically bump you up to

Elite status and give you a FREE extra month of advertising!

Mark Your Calendar!!

The NADS Brew Crew

is coming to Algonquin!

Come Join Us:

Thursday, June 27

9:30-11:30 am

At Panera!



451 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL

Our first gathering had such a great turnout, we're heading to a new area!

Come enjoy this casual meetup with other families with Down syndrome who live in your neighborhood. Relax, chat, and build relationships with new families and familiar faces!

All ages welcome!

Your first cup of coffee is on us! ☕

NADS staff will be on hand as a resource and to facilitate family connections.

Guests are responsible for all additional food and beverage purchases.

Questions? Email areinertson@nads.org for more information!

Get Ready for ☀️Summer🦩 with our

NADS Connections Group!!

Let's Catch Up and Share some Summer Fun Ideas!

When: Monday, July 10

7pm (Central)

Where: on Zoom!

Questions about our NADS Connections Group? Email areinertson@nads.org!

Show Off what makes you UNIQUE!

The 2023 NADS Fashion Show

October 1, 2023

Abbington Distinctive Banquets

Glen Ellyn, IL

Accessorize Your Front Yard!

Let everyone in your community know what matters - Awareness, Acceptance, Inclusion for All!

Get your NADS Yard Sign TODAY!

(Don't forget to grab a car magnet too!)

Did You Know...

NADS has been offering prenatal and newborn support to families in the Down syndrome community for over 60 years?!

As the oldest Down syndrome organization in the country we are proud to have pioneered support for expectant mothers, new babies and families through both our hospital outreach and our Congratulations Basket Program. We are here to help!

Is there a family that would benefit from all NADS has to offer?

Please let us know!

Want to join the fun?

Email your pics to aleonard@nads.org

Thanks to all who attended our Ice Cream Social!!

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As always, we had a good time and shared a lot of laughs, while enjoying a our favorite desserts!

Coming Up Next...

When: Wednesday, June 21st

Activity: Scavenger Hunt 

Where: On Zoom

Time: 7:00p.m. (CST)

Who: The NADS SAIA Group

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Don't forget to sign up for the Golf Outing!

Have you heard of FootGolf?

If you can kick a ball, you can play FootGolf!

Come try this great new game!

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!

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

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

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

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!

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.