Welcome to Sharing Down Syndrome AZ
Supporting Individuals and Families with Down Syndrome Across Arizona since 1991
Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona connects families to resources, education, and community support — empowering individuals with Down syndrome to thrive at every stage of life. From early childhood through adulthood, we provide resources, education, events, and a welcoming community that celebrates abilities and builds meaningful connections.
About Down Syndrome
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.”
Down Syndrome is the most common genetic birth condition occurring 1 in approximately every 691 births. The unique triplication of the 21st chromosome can cause babies born with Down syndrome to have some medical challenges. Down syndrome comes in three forms and can differentiate the structure of the chromosomes. Some are born with Mosaic or Translocation forms of Down syndrome.
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.
Events
2025 Sharing Walk Photo Gallery
Upcoming Events
Event: Sharing Down Syndrome Walk Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 5pm-9:30pm
Location: Tempe Diablo Stadium 2200 W Alameda Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
Our Most Important Event of the Year
The Sharing Down Syndrome Walk is more than a celebration — it is the largest and most essential fundraiser of the year for Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona. The funds raised during this event sustain our mission all year long, allowing us to provide every program, resource, and family service completely free of charge.
Thank You To Our 2026 Walk Sponsors
Tempe Diablos – Dignity Health – Leon & Silvia Ricks
Kerr Endodontics – Ak-Chin Indian Community
We are deeply grateful to our 2026 Sharing Walk Sponsors. Your generosity and partnership help us uplift individuals with Down syndrome and the families who love them. Thank you for making this community stronger.
What Families Are Saying:
On The Blog
From My Heart to Yours, Love, David’s Mom | Annual Report 2024
Dearest Sharing Families, As you read our 2024 Annual Report you will see we have done much to bless the lives of people with Down syndrome. When I started this nonprofit almost 34 years ago in July of 1991, I did not know it would grow to be the longest running...
From My Heart to Yours, Love, David’s Mom | November 2024
Dearest Beloved Friends, As I began writing this to you, it is Election Day for our great country. Today is special to me for three reasons, it’s the birthday of a sweet grandson (Benny) because we as citizens get to vote about who we want for President, and...
From My Heart to Yours, Love, David’s Mom | September 2024
“Where there is love, there is life.” ~Mother Teresa Dearest Beloved Friends, If you want to know what love looks like, it is this. This is my dear friend, Hadija Mmbucwa, holding her son, David, the day I met her 18 years ago. In so many ways Hadija reminds me...
Our Supporters
Thank You To All Of Our Supporters
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CONTACT US
137 E Elliot Road P.O. Box 3226 Gilbert, AZ 85299
480-926-6500