Fundraising News

Our very grateful thanks to all our supporters out there who continue to send in their ideas for raising vital funds towards our work. Remember anything goes (almost!) and we can always supply you with a free fundraising pack (which includes a list of tried and tested fundraising ideas) to help you get your idea off the ground - call today to request your pack! Perhaps some of the following may give you some inspiration...

GOOD LUCK to all of you participating in events for us over the next couple of months - don't forget to send us in some photos of what you got up to.

We welcome all enquiries concerning fundraising ideas and are very grateful for every penny raised by you all out there! Keep up the fantastic work you're all doing!

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Teams available for the 2010 Danny Mardell Knockout Challenge!

  • Wednesday, 03 March 2010 08:21
Date: 30th May 2010


DATE CONFIRMED FOR THE 2010 DANNY MARDELL KNOCKOUT CHALLENGE

With football fever sweeping across the country, we are pleased to announce that we have just confirmed the details for the 2010 Danny Mardell Knockout Challenge.  This years event will be held at the fantastic Stamford Bridge, home to Chelsea Football Club and it's not too late to sign up.

The event is a six a side football tournament for 32 teams (up to 10 players per team).  Each team plays a minimum of three games at 15 mins per match.  The tournament runs in a World Cup style competition with group stages, knockout round, quarters and semis with the final played 10 vs 10 on the full pitch.

Tickets are priced at £80 per player which includes all of your footy, lunch and a free drink afterwards (ONE pint of the available beer from the bar inside the ground) and £5 for spectators.  If you want to sign up your team, please contact us NOW for further information.

"The PFA Allstars team enjoyed a wonderful day at Chelsea FC for this year's Danny Mardell Knockout Challenge.  Despite a combined age of over 400, the ex-pro's that took part still showed glimpses of magic in reaching the knockout stages but the very high standard of the competition proved just too much at the end.  All the players asked me to pass on their thanks for a very well organised and highly entertaining day out for both them and their families, we all look forward to supporting the event next year and beyond...well done to everyone at the DSA for another great event!!"

Christian Smith
Parent Member and PFA Commercial Director

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DSA Contact:

Alexa Dizon
Tel: 0845 230 0372
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Important Information for the Bupa Great North Run 2010

  • Monday, 04 January 2010 08:35

The public ballot for the 2010 Great North Run has now closed.  You can find out if you were successful or not by clicking here and entering your registration ID. 

If you were successful - massive congratulations!!  Please get in touch with us and we will provide you with a fundraising pack, running vest and full support in the run up to the event.

If you weren't successful, don't panic!  Please get it touch with us as soon as possible as we have a limited number of places available. 

We look forward to hearing from you either way!

Please contact Lisa in the Fundraising Team on 0845 230 0372 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

 

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Raffle Winners

  • Monday, 21 December 2009 12:03

The DSA's National Raffle was drawn on Friday 11th December.  Winning tickets below:

First prize - £5000
016246 - Mrs J Macdonald

Second prize - £1000
120066 - Mr A Healy

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New Shifting Perspectives Calendar Onsale NOW!

  • Monday, 16 November 2009 08:26

The fabulous new Shifting Perspectives Calendar is available to buy NOW! 

This years Shifting Perspectives calendar is a special 40th Anniversary edition to mark 40 years of the Down's Syndrome Association.  Including images from a selection of our Shifting Perspectives photographers as well as some originals from Normansfield.  Click here to order your copy NOW!

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DSA's Latest Funding Appeal

  • Wednesday, 04 November 2009 14:30

The Down's Syndrome Association would like to thank you for helping us to become the successful organisation that we are today.  Most of the resources that we have created over the last 40 years have come about as a direct response to the conversations that we have had with people like you.  Next year will be our 40th birthday and we have seen, and been responsible for, many positive changes in the lives of people with Down's syndrome.  Our ability to listen and be flexible has enabled us to tackle the changing needs of people with Down's syndrome and their families. However, there is still so much to be done.

We received 21,000 calls last year from families, carers and professionals; many of which were highly complex in nature, lengthy and requiring advocacy from our Information Team.

The cost to cover this helpline is £200,000 and we really need your help to make it happen.  Please help us help you by donating now.


DONATE NOW!


To view the full appeal and read a day in the life of an Information Officer, please  click here

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DSA Hit for 6!

  • Tuesday, 21 July 2009 15:18
As the rain tipped down on the Coronation Recreation Ground in Hersham, I have to admit that I was a little scared that the event wouldn't go ahead but as I walked through the gates and saw the myriad of canopies and shelters, I knew that nothing was going to stop Matt and his cricket buddies taking to the field.

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Capital to Coast

  • Thursday, 02 July 2009 12:06

CYCLISTS RIDE FROM CAPITAL TO COAST RAISING £300,000 FOR CHARITY

More than 1,600 cyclists got in gear to raise £300,000 during the annual Capital to Coast Cycle Challenge for Charity on Sunday 28th June 2009

The scenic ride ending up in the picturesque seaside town of Hove in East Sussex was organised on behalf of several charities, including The Down's Syndrome Association, Norwood, The Cystic Fibrosis Trust and Heart's Have a Heart appeal.

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