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Let's get to work on raising $221,000 by 2/21/21!

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!

Here's how you can participate:
You can create a virtual team and still have access to
t-shirts, prizes and the silent auction!
To receive the 2021 Bowl a thon t-shirt, teams must have raised the minimum of $321 (or $500 for Corporate Cup Teams) by 2/5/21
Need some help? We've got you covered!
Here are is our current INCENTIVE!
An adults night out or a fun day for the whole family?

It's yours to choose with our new Bowl-a-Thon INCENTIVE!
That's right, we're giving away either 4 tickets to FunSpot or a private wine class for 20 at Total Wine! You can enjoy a thrilling day riding rollercoasters and go-karts or a serene night tasting a fabulous selection of wine curated by your local sommelier.

Here's how it works:

  • Every $20 donated = 1 entry
  • Every $100 raised by a team captain = 1 entry for the team captain. (Captains: That means if 5 friends give $20 each you could have a party for all of them and a few of their friends! This is a GREAT opportunity to share on social media!)
  • This promotion starts on 2/1/ and ends on on 2/9 at midnight!

Click on the buttons below to get started!
Team captains, make sure to share this post with your donors so YOU can get more entries!
Remember...

EACH INCENTIVE CAN HELP A TEAM ACHIEVE THEIR GOAL
(INCLUDING REGISTRATION!)
What is the $1,000 club?
Every team (lane) that raises $1,000 will have one chance to win 4 day, 3 night stay at any Westgate resort location.

PLUS The FOUNDATION is going to decorate your lane with a VIP table! How AWESOME is that?!
Stay in a vacation villa (2 bedroom condo) at any Westgate Resort destination. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can experience the country’s most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in FloridaTennesseeSouth CarolinaMissouriUtahNevada, and Arizona.

Click here
for more information about Westgate properties.
Here are 2 tools to help you reach your GOAL!
1. Tour Tickets
DID YOU KNOW...
For every $100 your TEAM raises you will be given a TOUR TICKET ($1000 = 10 TOUR TICKETS) which will be used to win these following prizes.

Here's a glimpse of our TOUR TICKETS:

1. Estate Planning:
Gift certificate for $750 towards estate planning at Davey Law Group.

2. FOUNDATION Fan!
Basket with 4 T-shirts, 2 umbrellas, 2 coffee cups, 2 tumblers, tote bag.

3. Artwork by Zoe Gelinas!

4. Decorative Lazy Susan:
Arte Messa lazy susan - decorative, rotating 8 sided 24” lazy susan - perfect for serving tea or snacks!

5. Professional Photo Shoot:
Voucher for one 25-minute on-location photo session with 10 fully edited high resolution digital images and print release (a total value of $75).

6. Swim Package:
Eight thirty minute swim lessons at Taylor Made Swimmers - Casselberry, FL - valued at $250!

7. Mom's Basket:
A $50 gift basket from Peterbrooke Chocolatier in Winter Park and a gift certificate for spa services for a "pamper me" day!

8. Talk tools evaluation:
Parent Oral Motor Kit with video.

9. Golf Package:
Three one hour golf lessons Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes, in Lake Mary. 


And so much more! Stay tuned to our social media page for more information!
2. Set up TEXT-2-GIVE
DID YOU KNOW...
One way to get the word out for people to donate to your team is through text 2 give provided by Qgiv! Qgiv is the site that hosts our teams for the Bowl-A-Thon
Here's how to do it:


2. In the top right hand corner, hover over "My Fundraising Tools" then click "Fundraising Dashboard"

3. Scroll down to "Get the Word out". Underneath that section click the tab that says "Text Giving" and then "Get Started with Text Giving".

4. You'll get a mini tutorial and will need to create your own text code so people know how to donate to your team. It can be as simple as "dsff strikers" or whatever your team name is.

5. The donor will need to text 50155 with the event code "dsff" and then your team name (Ex: "dsff strikers") with a space between each code.

Click here for a how-to video tutorial.
More ways to pitch in!
Not everyone wants to bowl and not everyone wants to ask friends for donations but
EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING!
We have made it easy for YOU to do YOUR part! FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION TEAM is set up for members who do not have a team! If every one of our members donated $20 to that team we would raise $40,000. That is A LOT of money! Almost all of our programs and events are FREE to our members! Imagine the good we could do working together and just donating $20 for the amazing OPPORTUNITIES provided to your family and loved one! Don't wait - GIVE TODAY! Your $20 could bring our FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION TEAM to $40,000 by 2/21/21!

Bowl-A-Thon 2021 Corporate Cup
Join the CORPORATE CUP CHALLENGE with your coworkers and become an Ambassador of Inclusion by fundraising for our 2021 Tour of Champions Bowl-A-Thon!

Diversity and inclusion matter in the workplace - we'd love to see YOUR place of business join us during our inaugural year of the Corporate Cup Challenge! This year we have opened the door for our business community to show their support for our mission. We are asking employees, associates and team members from all companies to join in the fun and create a team to take our CORPORATE CUP CHALLENGE for our 2021 Tour of Champions Bowl-A-Thon!

You can participate VIRTUALLY OR IN-PERSON!
Teams consist of (5) people max.

Sign up a team or two and join others in the community who believe in inclusion and diversity!

Bring your co-workers or CHALLENGE them to see who can raise the most money! We have GREAT incentives and a lot of fun on February 21, 2021 at Boardwalk Bowl! Hope we will see YOUR place of business there!

Have questions? Email: Robin.Longley@dsfflorida.org
Now more than ever
our community needs us.
Help us reach our $221,000 goal!
These funds are poured back into our members through scholarships, events, and programs! Help us reach this goal and in turn, serve this wonderful community as we have for the past 11 years!
We will have almost 100 items to bid on....
here's a sneak peak!
4 one day park to park tickets (includes Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay)
2 night stay at the Ocean Trillium Condo in New Smyrna Beach
7 tickets to ANY Disney Park location in the WORLD!
FUNcation at the Rosen Hotel Plaza!
three day/two night stay
Registration coming soon!
Stay tuned!
February

  • Saturday, February 6- Learning Program Sip & Chat (9:00am)
  • Saturday, February 13 - Musical Play Date at Oviedo on the park (10:00am)
  • Sunday, February 21 - Tour of Champions Bowl-A-Thon


Weekly Programs

  • Mondays - iCan! Work Lunch and Learn (1:45pm)
  • Tuesdays - Virtual Zumba with Elyse (4:00pm - 5:00pm)
  • Wednesdays - Virtual Club 321 (4:00pm-5:00pm)
  • Thursdays - Virtual T21 Social Network (18+) (4:00pm-5:00pm)
  • Fridays - F^3: Fantastic Foundation Friends (4:00pm) and (4:30pm)


March

  • March 21 - World Down Syndrome Day
Learning Program Sip and Chat
Date: Saturday, February 6
Time: 9:00am
Location: Virtual meeting using Zoom
Play Date!
Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: 10:00am
Location: Oviedo on the Park
1200 N. Phelps Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789


Have you noticed your baby’s eyes light up when you turn on music? Does your toddler like to rock out when they hear their favorite song?

Join us for some fun in the sun while our little ones create their own musical instruments!

Most babies and toddlers love listening to music, and for good reason. Hearing is one of a baby’s first senses to fully develop, and, just like us, little ones love listening to songs, rhythms and beats!


Thank you to Suzanne Sherrill for planning this fun outing!
Virtual Zumba with Elyse!
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Virtual meeting using Zoom - can be found below, on our private Facebook page, Meetup, or by emailing:

Elyse Mundelein will be teaching a virtual Zumba class! We will post the Zoom information of the event below or on our private Facebook page. No experience needed, just get ready to dance and have fun!
Virtual Club 321
Join our Club 321 virtual meet-up for middle and high-schoolers!
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Virtual meeting using Zoom - can be found below, on our private Facebook page, Meetup, or by emailing,

This is a great opportunity for our middle and high school group to socialize, engage, and connect with each other. We'll have something new and different each week!
Virtual T21 Social Network (18+)
When: Every Thursday
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Virtual meeting using Zoom - can be found below, on our private Facebook page, Meetup, or by emailing,

This is a great opportunity for our adult group to socialize, engage, and connect with each other. We'll have something new and different each week!
F^3 : Fantastic Foundation Friends
When: Select Fridays
Time: 4:00pm-4:30pm and 4:30pm-5:00pm
Location: Virtual meeting using Zoom - can be found below, on our private Facebook page, Meetup, or by emailing,

POWER UP!
This program will provide opportunities for small groups to form relationships and friendships in a virtual environment. Sessions are capped at 5 participants to allow for deeper engagement and a more personal experience. We'll build conversational skills and independence with the goal of forming true friendships over time. Each session will be offered to different age groups. Ex: Girls aged 11-14 for one session and boys aged 15-18 for a different session, women 25-30, etc.


Schedule:

February 5
  • 4 pm - girls ages 11-14
  • 4:30 pm - boys ages 11-14

February 12

  • 4 pm - girls ages 15-18
  • 4:30 pm - boys ages 15-18

February 19

  • 4 pm - woman ages 19-24
  • 4:30 pm - men ages 19-24

February 26

  • 4 pm - woman and men ages 25-30
  • 4:30 pm - woman and men ages 31+
Technology Corner
All work and no play?
Check our these parent approved apps for kids!
Let's get social!
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