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May
10
Wed
BINGO – Planning Meeting / Wed., May 10th at 7:00pm @ Zoom
May 10 @ 7:00 pm
BINGO - Planning Meeting / Wed., May 10th at 7:00pm @ Zoom

Join us for our Bingo Brainstorming Call on Wednesday, May 10th at 7:00 pm.  We will be brainstorming ideas for the next DSIG Bingo event (10/21/23), forming a bingo planning committee, and sharing feedback from past bingo events. If you are interested in helping brainstorm, soliciting donations, or joining the committee, join us from the comforts of your home.  We appreciate ANY help you are willing to provide.

Zoom Information:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/95378571493?pwd=S2NIRFdtTHc1NWJsNHNGRFloZWlNQT09
Meeting ID: 953 7857 1493
Passcode: DSIG

 

May
20
Sat
Down To Box Is Coming To DELCO!! @ Jabz Boxing
May 20 @ 1:00 pm

🥊We Are So Lucky!!🥊
Down To Box Is Coming To DELCO!!

 

Down to Box is launching in Ridley Park. May 20 we will be conducting a coaches training and the program will launch for regular weekly classes shortly after!

Down to Box is conducting a coaches’ training Saturday May 20 at Jabz Boxing (3488 Concord Rd, Aston, PA 19014). Children with Down syndrome and their siblings between the ages of 6-13 are welcome from 1-1:30pm and adults ages 14 and older with Down syndrome or other intellectual and developmental disabilities from 2-2:30pm.

Please email [email protected] to sign up. There is no cost to attend- this is a mini demo class that is part of our coaches’ training that day.

Participants will be doing footwork drills, light boxing techniques on a bag and with mitts, cardio and strength exercises- all for beginners.

Aug
3
Thu
RSVP for Our Summer Picnic!!! @ Paxon Hollow Country Club
Aug 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
RSVP for Our Summer Picnic!!! @ Paxon Hollow Country Club
The annual summer picnic will be held on Thursday, August 3rd from 6-9PM at Paxon Hollow Country Club.

Please RSVP to Megan Califano at [email protected] by July 21st. As always, please respond responsibly.

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Nov
5
Sun
Run for Homies with Bonus Chromies 5K @ Ridley Creek State Park/ Pavilion #11
Nov 5 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Run for Homies with Bonus Chromies 5K @ Ridley Creek State Park/ Pavilion #11

Location

1023 Sycamore Mills Road
Ridley Creek State Park/ Pavilion #11
Media, PA US 19063

 

Description

Date of race: Sunday, November 5 , 2023

Course certification number: PA190003NP

Name of event: 5K Run for Homies With Bonus Chromies

 

Location of event: Ridley Creek State Park Area 11

Race Details: Please join us on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Ridley Creek State Park (picnic Area 11) for the fifth annual 5K Run for Homies with Bonus Chromies presented by InkAway Laser Tattoo Removal to benefit the Down Syndrome Interest Group of Delaware County.  This course is USATF certified. Walkers are also welcomed to join!

Course Support: Due to Covid-19 there will not be any water stops

Date and time: Race Day packet pickup and registration will take place from 8:15 am- 9:15 am. Race begins at 9:30 am

Awards: Top 1-3 Male and Female; $150.00 to 1st place finisher,  $75.00 to 2nd place finisher,  $50.00 to 3rd place finisher

Swag: TShirt, Swag Bags, meal ticket for the Brothers Pizza Food Truck, Lighteous Photography for race day photos

****We cannot guarantee shirt sizes for participants registered after 10/26/2021****

Sponsorships Donations, and Volunteers: There are a number of ways to get involved in the 5K Run for Homies with Bonus Chromies.  Even if you are not planning to run or walk in the event, please consider volunteering, making a tax-deductible donation, or sponsoring through your local business to receive great branding and advertising benefits.  Volunteers, please register on this website.  Click the button that says “volunteer” and enter your information so that we can keep a count and ensure that we leave nothing to chance.  To obtain more information, please contact Stephanie Sapp at (484)840-8663 or email [email protected]

Proceeds of the race will benefit The Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group (DSIG). DSIG is a 501(c) non-profit organization that was formed in 1990 by a group of families touched by Down Syndrome in Delaware County. They strive to promote professional and public awareness and encourage inclusion for those with Down Syndrome. Their goals are to reach out to expectant and new parents of a child with Down Syndrome, to be supportive of and provide social interaction for people with Down Syndrome, their families, friends and acquaintances, to aid and challenge each family to constantly evaluate and re-think how new ideas, information and technology may help or affect their child with Down Syndrome and to educate the general public by assisting members of our community in learning to see people with disabilities as people, not as their disability. To learn more please visit http://www.delcodsig.org/

Pre-race packet pickup: Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM at Picnic Area 11 in RCSP

Parking: Free Parking at Pavillion 11A & B

Other Information: Brothers Food Truck with be providing food for participants which is included with registration, Lighteous Photography will be providing race day photos!

Race Results: Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

Contact: Stephanie Sapp, [email protected], (484) 840-8663

 

Follow Us on Social Media and Invite Your Friends!!!

Click here for our Facebook Page

Click here for our Instagram Page

 

Covid-19 Safety Measures:

We will be updating our safety precautions so please check back.  Thank you for understanding and following these precautions to ensure everyone’s safety.
1. The race will be capped at 200 runners to limit crowds.
2. Social distancing will be practiced. We have plenty of space to spread out and everything takes place outside.
3. Face coverings are required when picking up bibs, swag, food, awards, or anytime appropriate social distancing is not possible. For example, after you catch your breath after your race, put on a mask while walking around to collect food, a cold beverage, talking to friends, or walking to your vehicle. A mask does not need to be worn while running the race but is mandatory before and after.
4. There will be rolling start times.
5. Awards will be based on chip time, including overall winners.
6. All volunteers tasked with serving the runners will be wearing masks.
7. If you are not feeling well up to or on the day of the race, we ask that you stay home.

Run for Homies with Bonus Chromies 5K @ Ridley Creek State Park/ Pavilion #11
Nov 5 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Run for Homies with Bonus Chromies 5K @ Ridley Creek State Park/ Pavilion #11

Location

1023 Sycamore Mills Road
Ridley Creek State Park/ Pavilion #11
Media, PA US 19063

 

Description

Date of race: Sunday, November 5 , 2023

Course certification number: PA190003NP

Name of event: 5K Run for Homies With Bonus Chromies

 

Location of event: Ridley Creek State Park Area 11

Race Details: Please join us on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Ridley Creek State Park (picnic Area 11) for the fifth annual 5K Run for Homies with Bonus Chromies presented by InkAway Laser Tattoo Removal to benefit the Down Syndrome Interest Group of Delaware County.  This course is USATF certified. Walkers are also welcomed to join!

Course Support: Due to Covid-19 there will not be any water stops

Date and time: Race Day packet pickup and registration will take place from 8:15 am- 9:15 am. Race begins at 9:30 am

Awards: Top 1-3 Male and Female; $150.00 to 1st place finisher,  $75.00 to 2nd place finisher,  $50.00 to 3rd place finisher

Swag: TShirt, Swag Bags, meal ticket for the Brothers Pizza Food Truck, Lighteous Photography for race day photos

****We cannot guarantee shirt sizes for participants registered after 10/26/2021****

Sponsorships Donations, and Volunteers: There are a number of ways to get involved in the 5K Run for Homies with Bonus Chromies.  Even if you are not planning to run or walk in the event, please consider volunteering, making a tax-deductible donation, or sponsoring through your local business to receive great branding and advertising benefits.  Volunteers, please register on this website.  Click the button that says “volunteer” and enter your information so that we can keep a count and ensure that we leave nothing to chance.  To obtain more information, please contact Stephanie Sapp at (484)840-8663 or email [email protected]

Proceeds of the race will benefit The Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group (DSIG). DSIG is a 501(c) non-profit organization that was formed in 1990 by a group of families touched by Down Syndrome in Delaware County. They strive to promote professional and public awareness and encourage inclusion for those with Down Syndrome. Their goals are to reach out to expectant and new parents of a child with Down Syndrome, to be supportive of and provide social interaction for people with Down Syndrome, their families, friends and acquaintances, to aid and challenge each family to constantly evaluate and re-think how new ideas, information and technology may help or affect their child with Down Syndrome and to educate the general public by assisting members of our community in learning to see people with disabilities as people, not as their disability. To learn more please visit http://www.delcodsig.org/

Pre-race packet pickup: Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM at Picnic Area 11 in RCSP

Parking: Free Parking at Pavillion 11A & B

Other Information: Brothers Food Truck with be providing food for participants which is included with registration, Lighteous Photography will be providing race day photos!

Race Results: Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

Contact: Stephanie Sapp, [email protected], (484) 840-8663

 

Follow Us on Social Media and Invite Your Friends!!!

Click here for our Facebook Page

Click here for our Instagram Page

 

Covid-19 Safety Measures:

We will be updating our safety precautions so please check back.  Thank you for understanding and following these precautions to ensure everyone’s safety.
1. The race will be capped at 200 runners to limit crowds.
2. Social distancing will be practiced. We have plenty of space to spread out and everything takes place outside.
3. Face coverings are required when picking up bibs, swag, food, awards, or anytime appropriate social distancing is not possible. For example, after you catch your breath after your race, put on a mask while walking around to collect food, a cold beverage, talking to friends, or walking to your vehicle. A mask does not need to be worn while running the race but is mandatory before and after.
4. There will be rolling start times.
5. Awards will be based on chip time, including overall winners.
6. All volunteers tasked with serving the runners will be wearing masks.
7. If you are not feeling well up to or on the day of the race, we ask that you stay home.

May
13
Mon
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night 💙💛 @ Chick-Fil-A
May 13 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night 💙💛 @ Chick-Fil-A
Date: MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 AT 4 PM – 7 PM
Location: 4700 Edgmont Ave, Brookhaven, PA

We had such a successful event in Springfield and received such great feedback about choosing another Delco location, so we set up another event! Come out and support us at Chick-Fil-A in Brookhaven on Monday, May 13th from 4-7pm!

Don’t forget to mention our group when ordering, so we receive the benefits of your order!

Please share with all those who love Chick -Fil-A and our awesome rockin’ friends! Thank you for continuing to support our Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group!

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May
16
Thu
DELCO SMILES IS BACK! 💙💛 @ Bette's Family Fun Center
May 16 @ 6:00 pm
DELCO SMILES IS BACK! 💙💛 @ Bette's Family Fun Center

Join the Delco Group on May 16th, 2024 for DELCO SMILES. This is a free ticketed event filled with fun, dancing, music, games, food, prizes and more!

The event will be hosted by Bette’s Family Fun Center and completely free to DELCO DSIG members who register by May 9th.

For the registration link, please contact [email protected].

Aug
24
Sat
SAS Fill The Stands Event @ Springfield High School
Aug 24 @ 6:00 pm
SAS Fill The Stands Event @ Springfield High School

Support a Sport Fill the Stands Event is to show how much we support our athletes! The goal is to fill the stands with spectators to cheer on the blue and purple team as they compete in a soccer game. We want this event to feel like any other big sporting event! Please spread the word and bring a friend…. Or 10! Support a Sport will be asking for small donations for admission to the event. We can’t wait to see you there!!

Ages 8 and up can sign up to play!

Sep
15
Sun
SAS Fall Clinic 2024
Sep 15 @ 7:41 pm – 8:41 pm
SAS Fall Clinic 2024

DATES: SEPT. 22nd and 29th / OCT. 6th and 20th
LOCATION: Springfield High School Tuft Field
TIMES: 3:30pm-4:30pm
COST: $75.00

Join us for the SAS Fall Clinic 2024, where young athletes with intellectual and physical disabilities can enjoy soccer and flag football in a supportive, inclusive environment! Organized by Support a Sport, whose mission is to provide year-round sports opportunities, our clinics empower athletes to develop their skills while experiencing the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of sports. Open to all abilities, these clinics help foster community, build confidence, and encourage personal growth through sports they love. Don’t miss this opportunity—register today and be a part of the excitement!

Sep
28
Sat
🌞Sunny Day Camp 2024🌞 @ Brandywine Youth Club
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Saturday September 28th 2024
Pennsylvania State Police Troop K, Sunny Day Camp Event
Brandywine Youth Club
47 Thornton Road, Glen Mills PA 19342
Time: 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.

REGISTER TODAY AT https://sunnydaycamp.org/