Welcome to Sharing Down Syndrome AZ
Welcome to the Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona Official Website!
We champion and celebrate ALL people who have Down syndrome throughout the lifespan. We support families in their care and advocacy efforts for the people in their lives with Down syndrome.
About Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome is the most common genetic birth anomaly occurring 1 in approximately every 691 births. Babies with Down syndrome can have medical challenges, nearly 50% have heart defects, intestinal and respiratory problems. They often have developmental delays, hearing and vision impairments and have mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.
However, with proper medical attention, therapies and family and community support, the future of people with Down syndrome in the United States has dramatically improved over the last decades.
As Gina Johnson (Founder & Director) tells most parents she meets, “Children with Down syndrome are some of the sweetest babies on the face of the earth; they bring goodness to our world as they teach us about true, unconditional love.”
Our Mission
We champion and celebrate ALL people who have Down syndrome throughout the lifespan. We support families in their care and advocacy efforts for the people in their lives with Down syndrome.
Testimonials
Events
Christmas Party in the Park
Our party was held on Dec. 3, 2022 2-4pm
at Ruben Romero Event Space at
Tempe Kiwanis Park
Here is a link to our photos:
World Down Syndrome Day 2023
March 18, 2023
6:30pm-7:30pm
Gilbert Water Tower Plaza
45 W Page Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Sharing Walk for Down Syndrome
April 22, 2023 from 8:30am-12pm
Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W Alameda Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
Go to the Sharing Walk drop down menu to learn more about the event, become a sponsor, and to make a fundraising team.
See the professional photos from our 22nd Sharing Walk by Save This Memory Photography and Videography
Our Supporters
Thank You To All Of Our Supporters
Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. EIN: 86-0822557.
Our Arizona State Tax Qualifying Charitable Organization
and our QCO Code is 20543.
Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona is a registered Amazon Smile Charity and part of the
Fry's Community Rewards Program.
Receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit when you to direct a portion of your state tax dollars to support Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona. This incentive is at no cost to you.
1. Donate up to $800 (up to $400 if filing single) to Sharing Down Syndrome AZ and receive a credit on your taxes for the full amount of your donation.
2. Provide your donation receipt and our QCO code 20543 to your tax preparer.
**For more information on the AZ Charitable Giving Tax Credit visit AZDOR.gov.