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We are dedicated to helping people with Down syndrome lead wonderful lives, filled with empowerment, love and hope.

Gina and her beloved son, David โ€“ the inspiration for our organization.

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Attention golfers: The "I Got This Academy" is off Attention golfers:
The "I Got This Academy" is offering 2 locations for sessions this fall, providing professional golf instruction for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 
To learn more, email Tracy at Tracy@igotthis.foundation. 
@igotthisfoundation
Looking forward to fall and some flag football?
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One of our Advisory Board members and Proud Parent, Lynn Ferron, will be organizing a special needs flag football division again this fall. 
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We need volunteers to coach or just help out with the kids.
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The season will start Sept. 16th - Nov. 11th on Friday nights only at 6pm. 
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Field is still TBD, but we are trying for Red Mountain Soccer Field in Mesa again.
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Questions? Contact Lynn at ferrons1@yahoo.com. 
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Check out this fun basketball experience called "H Check out this fun basketball experience called "Hoop Camp" happening on September 17, 2022 from 10am-1pm at Grand Canyon University. @gcu 
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The Hip Hop Homies will perform at halftime this T The Hip Hop Homies will perform at halftime this Thurday night (July 28) at the @phoenixmercury game at @footprintcntr. 
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Attention golfers! We are excited that Smith & An Attention golfers!

We are excited that Smith & Anala Engineering Company (SAECO) is hosting a golf tournament this October 3, 2022 during Down syndrome awareness month. 

This is their 8th event supporting our efforts.  Here are some photos from past events.  Registration is open now through September 1 on the Smith and Anala Engineering Company website.

#saecogolftournament #downsyndromeawarenessmonth2022
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A Mayo Clinic speaking event with our ambassadors A Mayo Clinic speaking event with our ambassadors with DS and their coordinators happened yesterday via zoom. 
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Our ambassadors with DS shared information about their life experiences with the future medical students.
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We also heard from a mom who is the Proud Parent of a toddler with DS. She shared her story with the students at @mayoclinic in Scottsdale.
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We are grateful for the support of @globaldownsyndrome to fund these events as we continue to educate our community about Down syndrome. 
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A big thank you to Jackie Killourie for hosting ou A big thank you to Jackie Killourie for hosting our first, โ€˜Reading Time with Jackieโ€™ event on Saturday. We read several books, played games, and enjoyed a snack. Thanks to all who stopped by ๐Ÿ˜˜
We want to thank Logan and her team at Gilbert Cla We want to thank Logan and her team at Gilbert Classical Academy for creating an adorable bookshelf for our office.

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Our summer newsletter has been emailed out to our Our summer newsletter has been emailed out to our Proud Parents today. 
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Hear about a special movie effort by Luke Johnson and his brother, David. 
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Come to our first โ€œReading with Jackieโ€ event this Saturday (July 16) from 10am-12pm.
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Learn about more activities happening soon. 
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See our Story Highlights section on our Instagram page for links to the newsletter.
What does SDSA do to support Spanish speaking fami What does SDSA do to support Spanish speaking families?
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Along with having a newly appointed Spanish chapter leader (Sammi Aparicio) to reach out to our Spanish speaking families, SDSA also produces Spanish parent packets (now available for download from our website); these parent packets give new parents a guide for parenting a new child with Down syndrome. 
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SDSA also produces a monthly newsletter in Spanish; and we are always looking for people to join our Board of Advisors and Directors who can advise us on how to be inclusive with our Spanish speaking families.

Pictured: Sammi and her daughter, Omary, at The Sharing Walk for Down syndrome in April.
Albertson's, Safeway, Vons - Southwest Division aw Albertson's, Safeway, Vons - Southwest Division awards grant funding for Sharing Walk for Down syndrome

We are incredibly grateful to Albertson's, Safeway, Vons, Southwest Division - for providing funding to SDSA for our Sharing Walk for Down syndrome.  Their foundation has supported this FREE, special family event in our community for many years. 

Save the date - our next Sharing Walk for Down syndrome will happen Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Tempe Diablo Stadium. We are looking forward to offering more games and more inflatables in 2023.

@albertsons @safeway
Scottsdale 20/30 Club renamed "The Saguaros" gives Scottsdale 20/30 Club renamed "The Saguaros" gives funds to SDSA for programs
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The Saguaros recently provided funding to SDSA from a grant for the following purposes: (1) continue to provide immediate support (resources) to new parents of a child with Down syndrome: (2) assist parents and caregivers with advocacy efforts in the school setting; and (3) host FREE annual events to support people with Down syndrome at every age and ability level.

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If any of our families living in Chandler, AZ is i If any of our families living in Chandler, AZ is in need of air conditioning in their vehicle, please send us a private message or email angie@sharingds.org. 
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We may be able to help you, thanks to a kind offer through the Chandler Police Department and an anonymous air conditioning company. 
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Graphic courtesy of ABC15 Arizona
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Our first ever "Reading Time with Jackie" happens Our first ever "Reading Time with Jackie" happens Saturday, July 16 from 10am-12pm at the Sharing Down Syndrome AZ office at 3740 E. Southern Ave, Suite 108, Mesa, AZ.
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Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona will be hosting some fun reading, snacking, and crafting sessions with Jackie Killourie in the fall & spring of 2022 & 2023.
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For a preview of what's to come, join her at our office in Mesa for some donut holes and juice boxes while she reads a few books out loud and gives your family a chance to check out some of the amazing books from her home library!
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She will even have some books available for purchase.
For more info, email Jackie at jackie@sharingds.org.
Looking for something FREE to do today? Then check Looking for something FREE to do today? Then check out the Phoenix Art museum today from 3-9 pm for their First Friday event. See their website for more details. Stay cool and enjoy art - what could be better? 
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Photo courtesy of Phoenix Art Museum. @phxart
Attention doctors, nurses, social workers, parents Attention doctors, nurses, social workers, parents, friends, etc:

Our hospital folders (aka Parent Packets) are now downloadable on our website. 

If you are a medical professional or social worker who would like one of our Parent Packets for a patient, you can now easily download these in English and in Spanish. 

All you need to do is go to our website (www.sharingds.org), click under โ€˜Packet Requestโ€™ at the top right on the menu bar, and then select the โ€˜Downloadโ€™ button for English or for Spanish. 

We want as many families and health care professionals to have this important information on parenting a child with Down syndrome as possible.

We will continue to also provide folders, and printed resources as needed to hospitals by request. 

But now, with this downloading option, so many more people (from across the state, tribal lands, and beyond) can now access some positive, helpful information on Down syndrome easily from our website.
The Hip Hop Homies with extra chromies are opening The Hip Hop Homies with extra chromies are opening up more classes this fall for teens 18 and older. If someone you know is interested, please message them on Instagram or Facebook.
@thehiphophomies
Love learning about the newest assistive technolog Love learning about the newest assistive technology? 
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If so, you may be interested in a FREE event where you can learn more about the latest assistive technology products and services.
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AzTAP (Arizona Technology Access Program) and the Institute for Human Development at Northern Arizona University are pleased to offer FREE consumer access day to the Exhibit Hall during this yearโ€™s conference. 
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Here are the details: 
When: Monday, June 20, 2022 from 1:30 pm โ€“ 5:00 pm 

Where: Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, 6333 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
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Attendance is FREE but the organization would like people to register in advance. See our Story and Story Highlight for a link to register.
SAVE THE DATE: Sharing Down Syndrome of Arizona wi SAVE THE DATE:
Sharing Down Syndrome of Arizona will host the 23rd annual Sharing Walk for Down syndrome on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:30am-12pm at Tempe Diablo Stadium. 
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This FREE event will feature food trucks, exhibitors, obstacle courses and slide inflatables, carnival-style games with prizes, entertainment including favorite movie characters, music and more!
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More details coming in the weeks ahead.
It's official - Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona is n It's official - Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona is now a part of the PayPal Giving Fund. 
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It is now easier than ever to give to our organization using PayPal and the processing fees are reduced when donations are made.
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You can scan the QR code to view our PayPal donation page.
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