Down Syndrome Innovations

For our #ThankfulThursday post, we want to take a moment to THANK EVERYONE involved in our record-breaking Step Up for Down Syndrome Golf Tournament on Monday! TOGETHER, we raised $371,279 in support of our mission and the families we serve! 🙌 Without our sponsors, golfers and volunteers, we wouldn't be able to provide life-changing support and services to people with Down syndrome of ALL ages! Truly, #TogetherWeMakeAnImpact on the people we serve—past, present and future—in countless ways! THANK YOU! #PhilanthropyChangesLives #MissionDriven #LifespanPartnerForPeopleWithDownSyndrome

It's #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth 💙💛 As the life expectancy of people with Down syndrome has increased over the last few decades, there are some unfortunate challenges associated with aging for our community – including Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, Alzheimer’s disease impacts close to 90% of people with Down syndrome, with the average age of diagnosis around 50 years of age (according to research by KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center/KU ADRC). 💡 This is why we've partnered with KU ADRC, an NIH Center of Excellence, to spread the word about the clinical programs, research studies, and clinical trials they have available specifically for people with Down syndrome. Learn more here: https://kuadrc.org/DSI ➡️ We are also co-hosting a Caregiver Education Seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 29th, at our office! Attendees will learn about the increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome, including the reasons why they are at such a high risk. Additionally, we will discuss current and future treatment options. Followed by a Q & A session. Be sure to register here: https://lnkd.in/g2xdbu64 before spots fill up! ✅ #MissionDriven #TogetherWeChangeLives #KnowledgeIsPower #FindACureForAlzheimers

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It's STEP UP WALK DAY in Kansas City!!!! 👟💙💛 We want to take a moment to THANK EVERYONE who has STEPPED UP for our community and our mission! Without all of you, we wouldn't be able to provide accessible and life-changing services and support to the families we serve! It's days like today that we truly celebrate everyone on this journey with us, because #TogetherWeMakeAnImpact 🙌

Saturday is our 30th Annual #StepUpForDownSyndrome Walk in #KansasCity 👟💙💛 Our friend Peter, a participant of our ACE Academy and Employment Services, is excited to STEP UP this year! Will you join him and the movement to help us provide life-changing services and support to people with Down syndrome of ALL ages?! Register here: https://stepupwalk.org/ until 5 pm on tomorrow, Oct. 4th, or make a gift here: https://lnkd.in/gJK8Pbwk ✅ #TogetherWeMakeAnImpact #PhilanthropyChangesLives #LifespanPartnerForPeopleWithDownSyndrome #MissionDriven

October 1st is the start of #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth 💙💛 In order to create understanding, we have to grow awareness! Here is an interesting fact: researchers know that #DownSyndrome is caused by an extra chromosome, but no one knows for sure why it occurs or how many different factors play a role. One factor that is known to increase the risk for having a baby with Down syndrome is the mother’s age. Be sure to share this video to build awareness and watch for more facts throughout the month! To learn more, you can also visit our Awareness page on our website: https://lnkd.in/gR-Fade4 ✅ #TogetherWeMakeAnImpact Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Thank you to our Board Member, Michael Kulp, President & CEO of KBP Brands, who has built a legacy of generosity over the last two decades that has impacted our mission by allowing us to dream big; lean into providing life-changing services; expand to all ages; and serve more families than ever before! We are truly humbled by the passion and dedication from the entire team at KBP Brands as they walk alongside us on this journey of changing lives! Today is just one example of how they step up in support of the families we serve—throughout the year! Thank you is not enough!! #TogetherWeMakeAnImpact #MissionDriven

Thank you to our Board Member, Michael Kulp, President & CEO of KBP Brands, who has built a legacy of generosity over the last two decades that has impacted our mission by allowing us to dream big; lean into providing life-changing services; expand to all ages; and serve more families than ever before! We are truly humbled by the passion and dedication from the entire team at KBP Brands as they walk alongside us on this journey of changing lives! Today is just one example of how they step up in support of the families we serve—throughout the year! Thank you is not enough!! #TogetherWeMakeAnImpact #MissionDriven

It’s not every day we have someone from another country visit us to learn more about the services and supports we provide! What an honor to have Anne, from Kenya, spend time with our entire team today! She is making a difference as the executive director of her nonprofit, CHDF! Truly, this is the definition of #TogetherWeMakeAnImpact ❤️ #MissionDriven #ChangingLives

THANK YOU to Drew, Sarah Stange, Haley Freeman and the entire Team at Chick-fil-A Lenexa for this honor AND the incredible work they are doing with their Flourish Program! We are SO honored to be a National Finalist for this Chick-fil-A Restaurants Grant! Please be sure to vote through the mobile app before 9/30! ❤️🎉 To learn more about how they are offering career training in their Flourish Program, visit: https://lnkd.in/eJhS_yFC #TogetherWeMakeAnImpact #GenerosityChangesLives #LifespanPartnerForPeopleWithDownSyndrome #MissionDriven