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The t-shirts for this year's World Down Syndrome D

The t-shirts for this year's World Down Syndrome Day (3/21/2021) are now available for purchase! Hurry to get yours soon.
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You can choose a different color and purchase a long sleeve or short sleeve t-shirt.
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Show your support for people with Down syndrome this World Down Syndrome Day, or anytime you want people to 'see the ability, not the disability.’
Visit our Facebook page to order - link in bio.
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If you need additional help ordering, email angie@sharingds.org.
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In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, we have

In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, we have requested the Gilbert Water Tower light up in blue and yellow for the weekend of March 20-21.
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We would love for anyone near the tower to take selfies and send them to us. If you cannot get to the tower or are celebrating in a different way, we would love to receive those photos, too.
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Another fun idea we are encouraging - decorate your home or car for the person you love with Down syndrome on March 21. If they can do it in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, we can do it in Arizona for the people we love, too.
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We want to see your creativity. Tag us in your photos, please!
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Also - we are designing a special t-shirt that will be available soon with the message: See the Ability, not the Disability. More details to come by next week.
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Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 7– 8:15 PM MST 🗓

Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 7– 8:15 PM MST

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Join us for a zoom meeting with educational advocate and attorney Susan Marks of Susan Marks & Advocates to discuss why inclusion is important for children with Down syndrome.
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Send in your questions ahead of the conservation (and register) to jennie@sharingds.org.
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We will record the event and share on our YouTube channel the following week.

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Be sure to check out our latest upload to our YouT

Be sure to check out our latest upload to our YouTube channel- an edited zoom parent forum meeting with Jeff LaClair of Phelps LaClair on estate planning.
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Have you ever thought about music therapy for your

Have you ever thought about music therapy for your loved ones with Down syndrome or are you and your children passionate about music?

If so, we want to bring to your attention this virtual music community event and the host organization, Higher Octave Healing.

They are hosting a free, fun, online event May 24-28, 2021. Be sure to check it out and prepare to 'Rock Together' this spring.

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Our first online parent forum happens tonight (Feb

Our first online parent forum happens tonight (Feb. 4) from 7-8pm. 💻
Jeff LaClair, an estate planning attorney with Phelps LaClair, will be available via Zoom to answer your questions about the ABLE/STABLE bank accounts, estate planning, wills and memorials, special needs trusts and more. 😀
Join The Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81980625753...
Meeting ID: 819 8062 5753
Passcode: 024769
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The event will last between 55-60 minutes with a Q&A session at the end. The meeting will be recorded.
See our Facebook page for more details.
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The Birdies for Charity is a terrific fundraiser h

The Birdies for Charity is a terrific fundraiser happening during the Phoenix Open this week.

Sharing Down Syndrome AZ will be using the money raised from this program to give DIRECT financial support to families caring for loved ones with Down syndrome who are struggling due to the pandemic. This includes help for paying rent, mortgage, food, etc.

You can give a flat donation of any amount, or you can pledge a donation for every birdie made by the PGA players at the WM Phoenix Open.

Please consider donating to help other Proud Families and Proud Parents during this time.

To donate, go to BirdiesforCharityAZ.com
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Our February 2021 newsletter (in English and Spani

Our February 2021 newsletter (in English and Spanish) was emailed today to our Sharing families. If you want to join our email list, contact jennie@sharingds.org.

You can also view our newsletter on Twitter and Facebook - a link to our Facebook page is in our bio.
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There's just 5 more days left until the Phoenix Op

There's just 5 more days left until the Phoenix Open!
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It is so much fun to watch sports icons, celebrities and professional golfers participate in the 'greatest show on grass.'
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We are excited to be a part of the 'Birdies for Charity' program.
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You can pledge as little as .01 (one cent) and for every birdie made at the 2021 event, we receive a donation. (It is estimated 1300-1800 birdies will be made, so one cent per birdie would be a $13-18 donation to us).
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Or, you can make a flat donation and that can add up to!
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Charities like ours can receive a 10% BONUS on the total amount of pledges collected courtesy of the very generous Thunderbirds Charities.
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For more information or make a pledge online, go to www.BirdiesforCharityAZ.com.

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Photo courtesy of the the Phoenix Open (pictured in photo is Olympic swimmer and legend Michael Phelps and Country Music singer Darius Rucker).

Meet Jeff LaClair, an estate planning attorney wit

Meet Jeff LaClair, an estate planning attorney with Phelps-LaClair, who will be available to our families via a Zoom meeting online to answer your questions about the ABLE/STABLE bank accounts, special needs trusts and more.
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This is a topic very important to our families. While we usually host parent forums to cover such topics, this year we will have a series of online Zoom meetings to help parents with any of their questions related to estate planning for their special needs children.
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To register for this event, email jennie@sharingds.org.

The event will last between 45-60 minutes on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 pm.
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Photo from 2017 of Gina Johnson of Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona with Jeff LaClair.
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“Being a family means you are part of something

“Being a family means you are part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.” ~Lisa Weed

My heart today for my country. I pray for God to b

My heart today for my country. I pray for God to bless us all. Love, David’s Mom ( Gina Campbell Johnson)

Thank you Sharp family & friends for your incredib

Thank you Sharp family & friends for your incredible donations in honor of your beloved son , Sam!❤️

“Love is always open arms.” Leo Buscaglia (Pi

“Love is always open arms.” Leo Buscaglia
(Pictured: Malek M. sent by Proud Grandma, Janice)

Our January newsletter (in English and Spanish) are being emailed today. Check your email accounts to see news for 2021, the newsletters can also be viewed on our Facebook and Twitter sites.

The generosity of our community never ceases to am

The generosity of our community never ceases to amaze us.
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We received so many great toys and a kindhearted donation from our friends at @blackerorthodontics in Chandler, AZ.
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We were able to help a struggling family recently in providing a special Christmas for them.
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We will keep doing all we can to support our families.
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Thanks to Blacker Orthodontics and all those who gave so generously to us this year and over the years. You inspire us!
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“When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, s

“When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. “

“Deep within the winter forest among the snowdri

“Deep within the winter forest among the snowdrifts wide, You can find a magic place where all the fairies hide.” -Author Unknown - 💙💛
Be safe everyone and have a happy Friday and healthy weekend!

A message from one of our dear friends and sponsor

A message from one of our dear friends and sponsors, Hilary Samples of @mountainviewfuneralhome...

"This Sunday is 'Light The World'. This day is for anyone who has lost a child and to honor them.

This is our first year participating in this event through @compassionate_friends_

We want to bring peace to families and honor those that have left us too soon.

This will be a drive through event from 6–7:15pm. Families will be given a candle to light that will be left on all night, a heart where they can write their child’s name and place it in our shadow box. They will receive an ornament where they can place a picture inside, and a treat bag to take home with them.

Also, we have the 'Lights of Love' display going until January 3rd for everyone to enjoy.

Our goal is to bring joy and peace to our community this Christmas Season."

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Thank you to all who made donations for Giving Tue

Thank you to all who made donations for Giving Tuesday this year; and thanks to all who supported us this year and over the last 30 years.
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If you won an auction item(s) form our online holiday auction, you can pick up your winnings next week from our office in Mesa during our office hours: Monday-Thursday between 9am-2pm.
Message us through social media or call us at 480-926-6500 if you need any help obtaining your items. We can make local deliveries or mail if needed.
We will be in touch with all the auction winners this week (and next) with any instructions on obtaining your winnings.
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Thanks again for your amazing generosity and we look forward to our 31st year of service in 2021!
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Pictured: a message from our Executive Director, Gina Johnson with her beloved son, David, from our 2020 Annual Report

Just a few more hours until our auction ends (at 6

Just a few more hours until our auction ends (at 6 pm tonight).

These fun drawings were done by an artist with Down syndrome: a perfect display for a child's room, a doctor's or dentist's office or anywhere there may be zoo animals enthusiasts.

With our website being down and our organization's emails being offline, please email Angie to help make bids or if you have any questions. You may email her at this alternative email address: fabfreelancer2018@gmail.com.

Thank you.

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