Upcoming Events

Mar
16
Sat
2013 Walk for Our Kids @ Springfield Mall
Mar 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

2013 Walk for Our Kids

2013 DCDSIG Annual Walk for Our KidsHello 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: 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: 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.

Nov
9
Sat
Philadelphia Flyers Down Syndrome Awareness Day @ Wells Fargo Center
Nov 9 @ 6:00 pm

Who is Flyered up?

Please save the date for Down Syndrome Awareness Day with Philadelphia Flyers! It is a 1pm game on November 9th, 2013. Tickets are very limited so it will be on a first come first serve basis. This outing is sponsored by the T21 Club of Delaware Valley. More information will be forth coming from Jennifer Bonawitz of the T21 Club. Stay tuned.

This years Down Syndrome Awareness Day with the Philadelphia Flyers will be November 9th!
There are only a handful of tickets left. If interested, please email us ASAP. Thanks!

Apr
5
Sat
DSIG 24th Annual “Walk for Our Kids” @ Springfield Mall
Apr 5 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

24th Annual “Walk for Our Kids” – A Walk for Down Syndrome

Walk for Our KidsPlease 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! 

Apr
9
Wed
Southeast Regional Parent Youth Professional Forum @ Reading Area Community College
Apr 9 @ 8:00 pm – Apr 10 @ 12:00 am

Spring is around the corner and so is the Southeast Regional Parent Youth Professional Forum!

We are hosting our Spring forum at the Reading Area Community College (RACC) on Thursday, April 9, 2014  from 4pm-8pm.  The college is also offering Live streaming of the forum, so if you cannot make it in person, you can watch and participate on your computer!  For further details, please contact Diane Perry at [email protected]

Apr
13
Sun
DSIG “Welcome Spring” Event @ Linvilla Orchards
Apr 13 @ 2:45 pm

Are you tired of the snow and cold weather?  Well join us for the Welcome to Spring Event!

Join us for a much needed welcome to spring at Linvilla Orchards on Sunday, April 13th at 10:45am. The day will begin with a private hayride to Bunnyland, followed by an egg hunt in the field. This event is completely outdoors so please dress appropriately. DSIG will not be offering food at this event, but families are encouraged to pack a lunch and eat together in the picnic area.

 

In an effort to build awareness, DSIG invites you to extend this invitation to your family and friends. The more the merrier!!!!! You are REQUIRED to RSVP for this free event. Please call Megan Califano at 484-472-8347 or at [email protected]. Reservations will only be accepted up until Thursday, April 10th at noon. We’re sorry but we cannot accept any late registrations as we need to ensure there are enough eggs and candy for all kids.

 

Thank you!

 

We are looking for a few (4 or 5) people to help us with this event, assist with minimal setup or cleanup, stay behind and “hide” the eggs while everyone is on the hayride, assist the kids with a craft project or two.  Please let Megan know if you are interested in volunteering for this event.

 

RSVP Today!

Apr
14
Mon
Down Syndrome Awareness Night at the Phillies @ Citizens Bank Park
Apr 14 @ 11:05 pm – Apr 15 @ 2:00 am

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!

May
31
Sat
4th Annual Up Festival @ Duffer's Tavern
May 31 – Jun 1 all-day

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:  Saturday, May 31, 2014
Time:  12 noon – 6 pm
Place:  Duffer’s Tavern, 192 Middletown Road (Route 352) in Glen Mills
Price:  $20 for adults, free for children ages 12 and under

For more information and tickets, visit http://rockforchop.com/up-festival/

Jul
7
Mon
iCan Shine Bike Camp @ Notre Dame Academy
Jul 7 – Jul 12 all-day
iCan Shine Bike Camp @ Notre Dame Academy | Villanova | Pennsylvania | United States

Notre Dame Academy in Villanova, PA will once again be hosting a iCan Shine Bike Camp from Monday, 7/7/14 – Friday, 7/11/14.  DSIG will reimburse families for the cost of the camp, which is $225, upon completion of the camp.  This camp was formerly known as the Lose The Training Wheels Bike Camp and has positively changed many of our young members lives who have learned to ride.  Please see the details of the bike camp in the documents below.

Rider Registration

 

Volunteer Info

 

Brochure

Jan
23
Fri
Parents Night Out @ Barnaby's Havertown
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Parents Night Out

At Barnaby’s on West Chester Pike in Havertown, PA, 7-10pm.  Please RSVP to Megan at [email protected] by 1/14/15.