Jan 26 2009
World Down Syndrome Day
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. But before I tell you about all that exciting news, I want to tell you some other exciting news!
A couple of weeks ago , I told you about the book Roadmap to Holland by Jennifer Graf Groneberg. Since that time, Jennifer graciously sent me a copy of her book and I finished it today! Honestly, I had a hard time putting it down! Jennifer writes in such a way that puts you right there in her shoes feeling the things she is going through along the way. I cried when she cried. I laughed when she laughed. And I found myself nodding my head in agreement remembering all those feelings 20 years that go along with getting a diagnosis for your child.
If you have not read Roadmap to Holland yet, I highly recommend it! Please keep in mind that I rarely recommend things to purchase. So, when I say that I highly recommend this book, I mean GO GET THE BOOK!!!! DON’T WAIT!!! YOU NEED TO READ THIS!!!! 
You can order it on Amazon by clicking here.
But don’t click yet….. First read my exciting news!
International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association is hosting its 3rd annual Genes Day . Genes Day provides a fun and interesting way for those in schools, the workplace and throughout the community to educate others on mosaic Down syndrome and Down syndrome.
Essentially, Genes Day paves the way for individuals with mosaic Down syndrome and Down syndrome who live within the community, so when they are adults they will have a successful and fulfilling life throughout their community. It is IMDSA’s intention to break the barriers and make extinct the stereotypes surrounded by this chromosomal anomaly.
Participants donate $1 or more to wear their jeans at school or the workplace and learn about the designer genes of Down syndrome and mosaic Down syndrome.Team leaders will be given special Genes Day T-shirts so all their team mates can wear the shirt to let everyone know why they are wearing their Jeans!
This international event is held in conjunction with World Down Syndrome Day . (March-21) The Down Syndrome International (DSI) hosts this special day to spread awareness of Down syndrome throughout the world. Because March 21 is on a Saturday, we recommend that you hold your event on the Friday before that.
For FAQ’s click here.
For Printable Flyers click here.
To make a team click here
This is a great way to spread awareness and educate your community about Down syndrome!
The top fundraising team will receive a great gift package full of helpful information and resources to help you with your child.
One of the items that you will receive as top fundraising team….
An Autographed Copy of
Thanks Jennifer! You Rock!
Ok! Go Make a Team! Go Buy the Book!
What are your waiting for?
Don’t Wait! Go!!! You Have Lots to Do!!!
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