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Thank you, 501st Legion: Everglades Squad!

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Thank you to our Cosplay friends, the 501st Legion: Everglades Squad who have made their appearance every year for our SU4DS Walk! This group attends dressed in full Star Wars garb, ready to take pictures with their fans! They are a wonderful addition to our event, and we appreciate the time these volunteers take to be with us! You can find our more information from their Facebook and Instagram- search Florida Garrison. We appreciate your Squad and your support of the Step Up 4 Down Syndrome Walk and the Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization!

Thank you, Museum of Discovery & Science, for Sponsoring our SU4DS Walk!

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We are pleased to welcome our new partner to the Step Up 4 Down Syndrome 2023 Walk, the Museum of Discovery and Science! In addition to their generous in-kind donation for our raffles, they will be sending their STEMobile to our event.
Thank you for supporting Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization, and our Step Up 4 Down Syndrome Walk! We appreciate your partnership.
Museum of Discovery & Science/Autonation IMAX Theater:
Our Mission
Connecting People to Inspiring Science.
Inclusivity Statement
The Museum of Discovery and Science welcomes individuals from all walks of life to visit, experience, connect and discover inspiring science. We support all family structures, creating a culture of hospitality where diversity is celebrated. Our doors are open to everyone: individuals and families with physical, sensory and emotional disabilities and disparities in education, social and economic status. We embrace our truly diverse community of various ethnicities, religions, gender identification and sexual orientations. All are welcome here.

Our first doubled donation! Who will be next??

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Our gratitude to Dave Plotnik from A.A.I. Golf Cart Transport Service, for a donation of $250 towards our $10K Challenge! Thank you, Amy Britton for your connection, and support of the Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization. You have just doubled your donation to $500 for our organization. Thank you so much!

Welcome our newest Bronze Sponsor, Shirley Lopez!

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Thank you to Shirley Lopez for her Bronze Sponsorship of our Step Up 4 Down Syndrome 2023 Walk! Shirley is a BGCDSO Member and Author, who is excited to share her new book called, Liz and the Heart Doctor, with the Down syndrome and other Exceptional communities!
Introducing “Liz’s Journey,” a heartfelt series inspired by my daughter, Elizabeth. Join her as she shares her beautiful story of growing up as a young schoolgirl. Laugh, relate, and discover how much she’s just like you! From her love for ice cream, dancing, and play, to cherishing moments with family, her joyous life is an incredible blessing. As a mother of four, my days revolve around my children’s activities and our family business. I’m passionate about sharing my experiences as a mother of special needs, and these cherished books about Liz are a way to convey it all. More children’s books based on Liz’s journey coming soon at Home – Above The Clouds & Stars (cloudsstars.com) Stay tuned!

Thank you, Sandra Seiden and Personal Ponies Florida!

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Thank you to Sandra Seiden and Personal Ponies for their in-kind donation for our Step Up 4 Down Syndrome 2023 Walk!
Personal Ponies Ltd., Inc. is part of a unique national 501(c)(3) non-profit charity dedicated to providing pony visits to hospitals, schools with exceptional education programs, nursing homes, veteran hospitals, and learning centers such as EASTER SEALS AND ARC- anywhere our ponies special touch is needed.
Personal Ponies also provides site “farm” visits to groups such as JARC and Gold Coast Down Syndrome Association which enables them to spend special “Therapeutic Pony Time”. Almost every day of the year, children of all ages with special needs benefit from individual sessions at a 5-acre private farm located in Boca Raton, FL.
http://personalponies-fl.org/

Many thanks to I Can Living & Learning Center for their Sponsorship!

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A special shout-out to I Can Living & Learning Center for not only renewing as a Sponsor, but for upgrading to a Silver Sponsorship! We appreciate your generosity and your continued support of the Step Up 4 Down Syndrome 2023 Walk and the Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization!
I Can Living and Learning Center helps individuals with disabilities to secure suitable employment. The Employment Specialists help our participants learn how to do the following: identify an employment goal, properly complete an employment application, prepare a resume, prepare for an interview, utilize appropriate job search methods and, most importantly, help maintain employment.
I Can Living and Learning Center looks to form partnerships within the local community to help facilitate the hiring process. The Employment Specialist is dedicated to meeting the needs of our participants who are looking for meaningful jobs and assisting employers to find reliable and capable employees. By securing positions for these individuals, we help to change their lives as well as help fill open positions in our local community.

Thank you, Walmart Supercenter #1387!

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Thank you to the Walmart Supercenter #1387 in Coral Springs, FL, for selecting the Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization as one of their Community Grant recipients. We are grateful for their very generous donation and support of our upcoming Step Up 4 Down Syndrome 2023 Walk!