September 20, 2023

Fashion Show Tickets Still Available!

(Limited walk-in seats also available for

purchase at the event.)

Kick Off Down Syndrome Awareness Month in Style!!

✨Beautiful Estate Sale jewelry for auction and purchase!!

✨Our gorgeous models on the runway ranging in age from prenatal to 70!!

✨More amazing raffle and auction packages than ever before - some valued at up to $2,500!!

Raffles and Auctions open virtually on 9/25 -

Winners chosen at the Fashion Show!

Which Model will claim the

Top Fundraiser title?

Check out our model leaderboards and help a model meet their fundraising goals!

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 too!

Every purchase helps spread DS awareness and supports NADS programming!

Happening Next Tuesday!

Please email areinertson@nads.org with ?s

Tuesday, September 26

7pm (Central)

Join us for this exciting opportunity to hear

Veronica Anderson

(Parent Advocate with a Masters in Special Education) 

speak about 

Early Intervention and IEPs

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!

Coming up Next:

WOULD YOU RATHER?!

Answer tough questions about what you would do with our guest host, Quincy!

Join the Fun!

Wednesday, September 20

7pm (Central)

on Zoom!

📆SAVE THE DATES:



• Sunday, October 1: NADS Fashion Show - Buy your tickets to join the fun! Models still needed!!

• Sunday, October 8:  Chicagoland Buddy Walk (Bolingbrook)

Email lsmarto@nads.org if you're able to join us!

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.