Each month we will archive last month’s Newsletter here!
Where do we even begin?? Thank you to everyone who made our Step Up 4 Down Syndrome 30th Anniversary Walk, so INCREDIBLE!! The weather was perfect, not too hot, a little breezy. The DJ was amazing; he kept the crowd engaged and dancing all day! The volunteers were attentive and so happy to be a part of the day! We were blessed with Sunrise CERT Volunteers that conducted chaos-free parking with a smile, even though they were there at 6am and got directions in the dark! Our vendors set up their tables and had such great resources and treats for our guests! We were so happy to have the Sunrise Police Department share their Bear Cat and SWAT trucks, a marked vehicle and therapy dogs who were so sweet, while the Sunrise Fire Department, Engine 83, came to display their truck and spritz the finished walkers with cool water! BSO also shared with us their Pegasus, safety resources and therapy dogs.
In addition, we were entertained by Elizabeth Rivera, Zumba with Mariam Linares, and the South Florida Cloggers. We loved all the inflatable games donated by RM Family Fun Party, and we loved the face painting done by Active Art! We also had so many photo opportunities with ELMO, the 501st Legion: Everglades Star Wars Characters, and our own Florida Panthers Mascot, Stanley Panther! We are thankful for the Hooters Girls who came out and brought us cool, refreshing water and hosted a Friend Raiser afterwards for our participants! Our merchandise and raffle tables were full of amazing items and baskets and volunteers! We appreciate ALL the donations by members, friends, vendors and sponsors-the selection was awesome!
Finally, we cannot thank our Sponsors, Members and Friends for ALL the donations and registrations that allowed us to throw such an amazing event in support of our Down syndrome community! Our enthusiastic Volunteers helped everything run so smoothly throughout the day! Many thanks to our dedicated Walk planners, Advisory Board and devoted Staff that spent months planning, organizing, coordinating, confirming and managing the 30th Anniversary extravaganza! We are so grateful to everyone that participated in this wonderful day in celebration of this beautiful community. Your donations will help us continue our Mission to provide resources, education, advocacy, and social events for our individuals with Down syndrome.
Donations can still be made on our Walk website until December 31st, 2025.
https://givebutter.com/SU4DSWalk
Please join us to help plan our upcoming Step Up 4 Down Syndrome Walk! This year is extra special as we are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of our Walk in support of our DS community! Please RSVP to events@bgcdownsyndrome.org Thank you for your continued support!
Please join us to help plan our upcoming Step Up 4 Down Syndrome Walk! This year is extra special as we are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of our Walk in support of our DS community! Please RSVP to events@bgcdownsyndrome.org Thank you for your continued support!
We are proud to announce your new BGCDSO Executive Board for 2025-2026!
President: Paola Herrera
Vice President: Isabel Rojas-Knapp
Treasurer: Nancy Smith
Secretary: Shirley Lopez
In addition, we invited the following group of people to sit on our Advisory Board:
The Advisory Board shall conduct the affairs of the organization during the interim between general meetings, guide the organization in meeting the needs of its members, and act as a liaison between the officers and the members of the organization. Each member of the Advisory Board shall serve a term of one year. A member of the Advisory Board may be asked to serve any number of consecutive terms.
Victoria Robinson
Eric Valdes
Nicole Friedland
Daniela Roeder
Tressa Rebek-Nagy
Talhia Rangel
Nadine Turner
Ryan Robinson
Patricia Garland
We are absolutely honored and thankful for the amazing turnout of support for our new Boards, and for the commitment and dedication they have shown and promise to continue to show in support of our wonderful Organization!
Even though we weren’t able to set up the day before due to all the rain, we had all hands-on deck 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 donating!
Thank you, Todaro Construction Services, for your generous donation of new canopies for our Step Up 4 Down Syndrome 2024 Walk! We appreciate all you do behind the scenes, for all the random items you donate throughout the year, as well as storing our larger items at your home. You are an amazing asset to the Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization!
Thank you to Nancy Smith, CPA, Lisa Hoddinott’s Graphic Design, Entertainment, Inc. Koromoro Gifts, Maggie Design Party Planner, Starbucks & Hooters for all your In-Kind Donations. If you would like to support our Organization and register your company to Sponsor us, or make a Donation, you can do so by clicking the link and sharing with friends! Thank you for your continued support!
Thank you to our newest Gold sponsor, HCA Florida Healthcare! We appreciate your generosity and support of the Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization and our Step Up 4 Down Syndrome 2024 Walk!
Florida Hospitals and Emergency Rooms | HCA Florida Healthcare
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