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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QPR Golf Day for Down's Syndrome Tiger Cubs

  • Friday, 27 August 2010 10:57

QPR will be hosting a Golf Day on Wednesday 1st September at West Middlesex Golf Course, giving fans the opportunity to play against a host of First Team players and coaching staff.

The event costs just £75 per person and includes:

  • Breakfast on arrival
  • 18 holes of golf competing against QPR players and coaching staff
  • Three-course meal afterwards

All money raised from the event will support the QPR Youth Department and the Down's Syndrome Tiger Cubs.

The event will take a Ryder Cup-style format, with supporters competing directly against the QPR players and coaching staff.

R's Youth Development Assistant Manager Marc Bircham told www.qpr.co.uk:  

"It's going to be a great event, and I am really looking forward to it.

A lot of the First Team are already talking about it. The purpose is to raise money for the Youth Department and the Tiger Cubs but don't be fooled - this will be competitive.

Trust me, professional sports people don't like to lose! It's going to be a good laugh, and it would be brilliant to have as many supporters involved as possible."

To learn more about the DS Tiger Cubs click here.

Payment for the Golf Day can only be made by cheque. Cheques should be made payable to 'QPR FC Youth Account' and sent to: QPR FC Youth Department, Loftus Road Stadium, London, W12 7PJ, together with your name and a contact telephone number.

For further information, contact Julie Newman via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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DSA's Latest Funding Appeal - Tell it Right

  • Friday, 20 August 2010 07:17

Tell it Right, Start it Right

 

The manner in which parents are told their child has or may have Down's syndrome varies dramatically. 

 

In response to this, the DSA has developed a comprehensive training programme aimed at midwives and their colleagues that has been accredited by the Royal College of Midwives. Co facilitated by parents and adults with Down's syndrome, it will provide professionals with advice and guidance on how to get it right during screening and at birth. With 25,000 midwives working in the NHS and a great number of interested medical professionals we plan to host 50 training sessions over the next 2 to 3 years throughout England and Wales. This knowledge would consequently be cascaded within maternity units and greatly enhance confidence and practice.

 

In order to make as big an impact as possible we would like to be able to offer this training free to all interested health professionals. Your donations towards the Tell it Right Start it Right Campaign have allowed us to embark on our journey, and as we are still trying to attain the balance of the £100,000 target, without your help, we simply would have not had the motivation or finances to do so. Thank you.

 

If you haven't done so already and wish to donate to the appeal, please click the donate now button below and be sure to write 'Tell it Right' in the Comments Box so we can ensure your money goes directly to the Appeal.

 

DONATE NOW!

 

To view the full appeal, please CLICK HERE
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3000 Miles Completed!

  • Monday, 14 June 2010 00:00

3000_mile_heroes3000 Miles Completed

So after 3000 miles and 61 cities, the intrepid travellers have returned safely!  You can read all about their fantastic journey on the 3000 mile website here.

We will be updating this page very shortly with pictures and quotes from Craig and David but for now we'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in this challenge!

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DANNY MARDELL KNOCKOUT CHALLENGE

  • Thursday, 03 June 2010 00:00

On Sunday 30th May the Down's Syndrome Association took over the world famous Stamford Bridge, home to double winning champions, Chelsea FC, for the fifth annual Danny Mardell Knockout Challenge.

24 teams from all over the country congregated on the pitch to hear the fantastic Samba ROC band kick the event off in style and as the crowds began to fill up the stands, the sixty group games began.

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Big Step Forward Near You

  • Wednesday, 19 May 2010 14:35

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If you want to be part of our 40th anniversary Big Step Forward and haven't been able to organise your own, why not take part in one of the many walks happening up and down the country:

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London Marathon - IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

  • Monday, 26 April 2010 00:00

Date: 17th April 2011

 The public ballot for the 2011 Virgin London Marathon has now closed.  Here's what happens next...

 

For those of you who did manage to apply, well done, the ballot closed in record time this year but I know a few of you managed to squeeze in your applications so fingers crossed for the results in October!

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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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