2013 Walk for Our Kids
Hello Friends of DSIG! We would like to expand our sponsor base for our 2013 Walk-a-Thon, so if you work for a company, union, or use other vendors who might be interested in being a sponsor, please e-mail me their name and address, and I will send them a sponsor letter. Sponsors who donate $500 or more, will have their name and logo on the back of our event t-shirt. Those who donate less than $500 will be recognized on the walk brochure for the following year and on our sponsor board the day of the walk. The deadline for t-shirt sponsors is 2/28/13.
* Sponsorship Forms:Â 2013 Sponsorship Form
We are in need of raffle items, silent auction items, and items for gift baskets. Patty White will be the point of contact for these items, so please contact me at [email protected] or 610-544-2711.
* Raffle Flyer:Â 2013 Raffle Flyer
Walk brochures were mailed out in early February, so if you did not receive yours, please let us know. With $20 in pledges, you are guaranteed an event t-shirt. We encourage you to pre-register for the walk to eliminate long lines at the check in table. Ask your friends and family to join us that day and collect pledges.
If you are interested in helping out the day of the walk, please use the form below. It takes a lot of woman and man power to make this yearly event a success. Volunteer time slots are in 30 minute intervals, so there is still plenty of time to enjoy the walk with your family.
Educational Series
The Trisomy 21 Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, in cooperation with Hinkle, Fingles & Prior, attorneys at law, is hosting a two-part educational series on March 22 and April 26, 2014. The events will provide important information to families of children and adults with Down syndrome. The first session will focus on concerns that may arise during your child’s school-age years. The second session will educate you about resources and services available for you and your adult child after age 21.
We encourage you to attend both sessions. Space is limited, so please register early.
Please note: Childcare will not be provided.
Event 1: Special Education and Secondary Education
Saturday, March 22, 2014
8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Ruth M. and Tristram Colket, Jr. Translational Research Building, CHOP Main Campus
Event agenda:
9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — Attorney Consultations (Optional)
9-10:30 a.m. — Breakout Session 1 (Choose one)
- Achieving Effective Inclusive Education (Room 1)
- Secondary Education Part I (Room 2)
10:30-10:45 a.m. — Break (Room 1)Â
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — Breakout Session 2 (Choose one)
- Obtaining and Securing Related Services (Room 2)
- Secondary Education Part II (Room 3)Â
12:15 p.m. — Adjourn
24th Annual “Walk for Our Kids” –Â A Walk for Down Syndrome
Please join us for another morning of FUN and friendship. We will be in need of Silent Auction items and baskets for our Basket Raffle. Also, if you have a suggestion for a new sponsor for this year, please contact Patty at, [email protected].
We will also need volunteers to help the morning of the walk, so please consider helping out. This is our main fundraiser for the year and it allows us to continue to sponsor events for our families throughout the year.
Join us for food, fun, and entertainment. This is a great chance for individuals, families, and the community to get together to help make a tremendous difference in the lives of those with Down Syndrome.
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
A “Friend of DSIG”
S.J. Thomas Co., Inc.
James M. Tyler, Attorney At Law
Larry Robinson & Sons Builders Contractors Inc.
MSI Tool Repair & Supply
Steamfitters’ Local Union 420 United Association
Haggerty’s Landscape & Design, LLC
Genesis Engineers, Inc.
Rock for CHOP
Neumann University
In Loving Memory of Joseph W. Farrell
Joseph A. Ward Funeral Home, Inc.
John Vena, Inc.
BeneServ Corporate Benefit Services, Inc.
Jennifer Kearney Photography
De LaSalle String Band Orchestra
Makin’ Music
State Road Builders Supply Co., Inc.
Nuss Printing, Inc.
Springfield Mall
Starbucks Coffee
Wawa
Pepsi Cola
Center City Pretzel Co., Inc.
Faux Tale
The Bannister Family
The Bruno Family
Christa Califano, Christa’s Custom Cakes
Marie Califano
Julia Cavicchio
The Farthing Family
The Haggerty Family
The Hamilton Family
Havertown Post Office Mail Carriers
The Hegman Family
The Irvello Family
Kelly’s Kandy and Nuts, Collingdale, PA
Bridget LaSalle and Jeff Bagley
Irene and Tony LaSalle
Michelle and Anthony LaSalle, Jr.
Cathy Ludwick
C.J. Luther
Nick Luther
Chloe, Charlotte and Shane MacMullett
Chloe’s Cousins
Kevin & Cosette MacMullett
Kim MacMullett
Maggiano’s Restaurant, King of Prussia, PA
The Maguire Families
Anna Maturo
The Oakes Family
Gary Quillen, MooSa Black Belt Academy, Aston, PA
Nick Sabatino, INKWELL Tattoo, Upper Darby
The Short/Lees Family
Katie S. Taylor, getyourgifthere.com
Zanna Tilson
The Tyler Family
Marc Voci Salon, Folsom, PA
A special “Thank You” to all of our DSIG families and friends who helped to make the 2013 “Walk for Our Kids” such a huge success!Â
Tickets are still available for the Down Syndrome Awareness Night at the Phillies. Same as every year, you will get a t-shirt (there are plenty but it’s first come first serve) your size may not be there if you get to the game late. The seats are in Section 206 and 207. I have 5 handicap accessible and 5 companion seats reserved. Any person with Down Syndrome above the age of 7 can have their name entered in to a drawing to possibly throw out the first pitch. This is also a dollar dog night.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves
Date: Monday, April 14, 2014
Cost : $38.00 per ticket
I must have full payment and my count in by March 14th so I am asking that you send your payment as soon as you place your ticket order. Checks may be made payable to “Jack Malone” and be mailed to me at 4913 Jackson Drive Brookhaven, Pa 19015. I know the weather is usually chilly, but dress warm and feel warm being with so many family and friends.
Thank you to Jack Malone for coordinating this event for us every year!
Educational Series
The Trisomy 21 Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, in cooperation with Hinkle, Fingles & Prior, attorneys at law, is hosting a two-part educational series on March 22 and April 26, 2014. The events will provide important information to families of children and adults with Down syndrome. The first session will focus on concerns that may arise during your child’s school-age years. The second session will educate you about resources and services available for you and your adult child after age 21.
We encourage you to attend both sessions. Space is limited, so please register early.
Please note: Childcare will not be provided.
Event 2: Adulthood
Saturday, April 26, 2014
8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
3535 Market St., Philadelphia — 16th Floor
Event agenda:
8:30 a.m. — Welcome and Registration
9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Attorney Consultations  (Optional)
9 – 10:30 a.m. — Breakout Session 1 (Choose one)
- Accessing Appropriate Adult Services in New Jersey (Room 1)Â
- Accessing Appropriate Adult Services in Pennsylvania (Room 2)
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. — Break (Room 1)
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Breakout Session 2 (Choose one)
- Creative Options for Housing, Funding and Support Services in New Jersey (Room 1)Â
- Creative Options for Housing, Funding and Support Services in Pennsylvania (Room 2)
12:15 p.m. — Adjourn
Register Online:Â www.chop.edu
Please join us for our annual Beef and Beer on May 17th from 7P.M to 11P.M. This fundraiser is being held at The Southampton Room; 2980 Southampton Room Philadelphia, PA 19154, to support the T21 Club of the Delaware Valley.
Each ticket is $30 each. If you buy a table (8 tickets) in one transaction, by May 3rd, it will be only $200 ($25 each ticket).Tickets will be sold at the event if you would like to purchase wine to drink.  We will have great food, and music and wonderful items to raffle off.  It will be a fun time!
Would you like ten (10) free raffle tickets? Well, for those of you who do not know, we have been making “welcome bags” for families that we learn of, who have just delivered or adopted a baby born with Down Syndrome. So we would like to include you, by asking if you can bring a BRAND NEW BABY BLANKET, with you to the Beef and Beer. For helping us help other families, we will give you these free tickets for a chance to win some of our great baskets!
This year to give back to our T21 parents, we will be giving a free ticket to our tickets to our Vacation drawing for those of you who attended our beef and beer last year and attend this years beef and beer, just as a small token of thanks!  I have attached a flyer so please share with your friends and families so you can get a table or three 🙂
If you or your partner or family work somewhere that would like to donate a gift card or basket for us to raffle off and you need documentation please just let me know.
Donations and tickets are tax deductible since we are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Regards,
Jenn Bonawitz
215-990-8730
Join us for an uplifting, upbeat day of family fun, including live bands, a DJ, games and rides for kids, food and drink, dancing, raffles and silent auction.
Date:Â Saturday, May 31, 2014
Time:Â 12 noon – 6 pm
Place:Â Duffer’s Tavern, 192 Middletown Road (Route 352) in Glen Mills
Price:Â $20 for adults, free for children ages 12 and under
For more information and tickets, visit http://rockforchop.com/up-festival/
DSIG Holiday Party
All families are invited to the DSIG Annual Holiday Party. Please join us for an evening of dinner and dancing!
When:Â Thursday, 12/4/14, 6pm-9pm
Where:Â The Oaks Ballroom
511 W. Oak Lane
Glenolden, PAÂ 19036
Please RSVP to Megan Califano at [email protected] by 11/25/14. When you RSVP, please include the names and ages of your children who will be attending. You MUST RSVP in order to attend this event! We thank you for your cooperation.
As in years past, we ask that each family brings $10 worth of non-perishable food items which will be donated to the food cupboard in Chester, PA.
Hope to see you there!