What an absolutely AMAZING day we had at our Step Up 4 Down Syndrome 2024 Walk!
Even though we weren’t able to set up the day before due to all the rain, we had all hands on deck this morning at 5:30 am.! Everything was done and ready for our incredible Walk celebrating our individuals with Down syndrome and their extremely dedicated families! We had so many new vendors this year, it was a treat to visit with them and collect goodies and resources!
Our Volunteers showed up this year ready to work, and serve in any capacity needed. Our participants were very happy with the entertainment, music and activities. All of it was made possible with the support of our wonderful Sponsors, incredible Team fundraising and your Donations. Every year we tweak things per your suggestions, and every year the Walk gets better and better!
We are thankful the weather held out, we had a lovely breeze and a welcome day of shade. We thank you all for your raffle donations, and your time and energy, all of it benefits our Down syndrome community and allows us to continue our Mission.
We are so thankful for such a generous community and for your continued support! We cannot be successful without you!
Donations will be accepted on our Walk site until December 31, 2024. Please help us reach our goal if possible. All donations big or small, help, and many hands make light work! Thank you for sharing this day with us, and for considering to make a donation!
https://www.ds-stride.org/su4ds
Can you believe we are past the halfway point of 2024!
We have had a busy first 6 months of the year full of educational meetings, social events, celebrations, meet-ups, and Walk talk! Please read our latest newsletter for an update of our past and upcoming events. Join us in preparation for our largest annual fundraiser our Step Up 4 Down Syndrome Walk coming up on Saturday, October 12th, 2024! Check out our Walk website using the tabs here on our Homepage. We are recruiting Sponsors, Volunteers, and Walk Participants: all information and forms can be found on our Walk site. We want to thank you again for supporting our Organization and our Down syndrome community!
Welcome to Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Org.
The Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization is a family support and resource organization dedicated to serving families who have an individual with Down syndrome. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families by providing support, information, education, and advocacy, thus enabling each individual to reach his or her full potential.
We Offer a Variety of Services
Newsletters
Our newsletter is published 3-4 times a year. It is jam packed with information about workshops, events, family spotlight and more. View our latest newsletter.
Workshops
We provide parent education, training workshops, share information about other local workshops and resource fairs. We also provide scholarships to Gold Coast members to attend national workshops.
Social Events
We have many social events throughout the year for families, toddlers, children, teens, young adults and parents. We also sponsor many community events. Please check our calendar for upcoming events.
New Parent Visits
We make visits to new parents of children with Down syndrome. We help them get started with information and support. Families of newborns can also download the informative publication, A Promising Future Together: A Guide for New and Expectant Parents from the NDSC.
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