Upcoming Events

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! 

Oct
9
Thu
DSIG Board Meeting @ Bishar's Home
Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mar
14
Sat
25th Annual Walk for Our Kids @ Springfield Mall
Mar 14 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

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DSIG 25th Annual “Walk for Our Kids”

WOW!  It’s hard to believe that we will be celebrating our 25th year of our annual walk-a-thon!  The date has been set for the 25th Annual DSIG “Walk for Our Kids”!  This event is our major fundraising event for the year and allows us to continue to provide outreach and social activities for our families.  It’s a FUN morning and a great time to meet other families.  We will need people in the group to make contact with any businesses that they know to see if they are willing to become one of our $500 sponsors for the event.  As a $500 sponsor, their company logo will be featured on the back of the event t-shirt.  We will also need items for baskets from businesses, baskets donated by businesses and DSIG families & friends, and raffle and silent auction items.  The letter for donations is ready now, so if you have a business contact and need a letter, please send me an e-mail at [email protected] and I will get one out to them.  Hoping to have the walk brochures out by the end of this week, so look for that in your mail!  This event takes a lot of planning and volunteers will be needed, so I’ll let you all know in the near future where help is needed.  Any questions about this event, just give me a shout!

When: Saturday, March 14, 2015, 8-10am
Where: Springfield Mall

Apr
2
Sat
26th Annual Walk for Our Kids @ Springfield Mall
Apr 2 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

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DSIG 26th Annual “Walk for Our Kids”

WOW!  It’s hard to believe that we will be celebrating our 26th year of our annual walk-a-thon!  The date has been set for the 26th Annual DSIG “Walk for Our Kids”!  This event is our major fundraising event for the year and allows us to continue to provide outreach and social activities for our families.  It’s a FUN morning and a great time to meet other families.  We will need people in the group to make contact with any businesses that they know to see if they are willing to become one of our $500 sponsors for the event.  As a $500 sponsor, their company logo will be featured on the back of the event t-shirt.  We will also need items for baskets from businesses, baskets donated by businesses and DSIG families & friends, and raffle and silent auction items.  The letter for donations is ready now, so if you have a business contact and need a letter, please send me an e-mail at [email protected] and I will get one out to them. This event takes a lot of planning and volunteers will be needed (sign up to volunteer), so I’ll let you all know in the near future where help is needed.  Any questions about this event, just give me a shout!

When: Saturday, April 2, 2016, 8-10am
Where: Springfield Mall

Apr
13
Wed
Sib Slam @ Christ Church Neighborhood House
Apr 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a night of true stories about some of our first friends and enemies: our siblings. Storytellers from the “A Fierce Kind of Love” storytelling workshops will take to the stage with their true tales about how disability affects families. You’re invited to throw your name into the hat, and share your own story about a brother or sister too!

 

For full details, visit http://www.temple.edu/instituteondisabilities/voices/afkol/sibslam.html

Apr
29
Sat
27th Annual “Walk for Our Kids” @ Springfield Mall
Apr 29 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

When:  Saturday, 4/29/17
Time:    8:00 am – 10:00 am
Where: Springfield Mall

The date has been set, so please mark your calendars!  This is our only fundraiser for DSIG and it helps to pay for all of the wonderful events that we offer all year long.  If you have a business that you know would like to be a sponsor of this event, please contact Patty White at [email protected].  Look for more details about this event in the next few weeks!  It takes a village to run this event, so I will be in touch shortly about ways that families can get involved this year. 

May
5
Fri
Down Syndrome Awareness Night at The Phillies @ Citizens Bank Park
May 5 @ 7:05 pm – 10:00 pm

Are you ready for some baseball???

A special “Thank You!” to Jack Malone who is once again coordinating the annual DSAN at The Phillies!  Jack is accepting orders now for this event.

Who:  Phillies vs. Nationals at Citizens Bank Park
Date:  Friday, May 5, 2017
Time:  7:05 pm
Cost:  $38.00 per ticket
Seats: Sections 206 & 207
Perks: Depending on the number of tickets sold by all of the Down syndrome groups, there may be a t-shirt available on a first come basis.  One person with Down syndrome, who is over the age of 7, could be selected to participate in the first pitch ceremony, so please provide Jack Malone with your contact phone number where you can be reached if your child is selected.

If you are interested in tickets for this event, please be in contact with Jack Malone and send your payment ASAP.

Checks should be made payable to:

Jack Malone
4913 Jackson Drive
Brookhaven, PA  19015
Jack’s Cell # is: 484-682-5550

There are 225 tickets reserved for this game and handicap accessible seats are available.

Please be in touch with Jack ASAP if you are interested in attending this FUN night at the ball park!

May
5
Sun
Down Syndrome Awareness Night at The Phillies @ Citizens Bank Park
May 5 @ 2:05 pm – 5:15 pm

Are You Ready for Some Baseball?

Join your friends from DSIG & the T21 Group for the 10th Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Day at the Phillies!

Date: Sunday, May 5th

Game time: 2:05pm

Phillies v. Washington Nationals (Bryce’s old team)

Seats: Section 206 and 207 (Handicap Accessible Seating is available).

Promotion:  Phillies celebrate Mother’s Day.  Every young lady 15 years and older will receive a Ladies Fleece Pullover

There will be 2 ticket options this year as The T21 club is hosting a pre-game tent party from 12:00-1:30pm.

Option 1:  Purchase a game ticket only for $38.00. (Children 3-under are free but do not have their own seat.  Lap time!)

Option 2:  Ages 11-up ticket for Pre-game Tent party and seat in Sec 206-207 are $78.00

                   Ages 6-10 ticket for Pre-game Tent party and seat in Sec 206-207 are $58.00

                   Ages 3-5 ticket for Pre-game Tent party and seat in Sec 206-207 are $38.00 (must enter with parent who purchased a $78.00 ticket)

                   Ages 3-under no charge but must enter with a parent who purchased a $78.00 ticket

The Pre-game Tent Party will include a ballpark food buffet, soft drinks and water, a PHILLIES CAP, and a few special guests to visit with.  There will be bartender service for a cash bar.

Tee-shirts (if sponsorship is obtained) may be given out at the Pre-game tent party only.  Again that is not for certain.

I must have orders and payment prior to April 1st (no fooling!)  Ticket order has to be placed by April 5th.

If you would like to send a check please make payable to me Jack Malone  and if you would like to mail it to me:

4913 Jackson Drive Brookhaven, Pa 19015.

Please feel free to call me at 484-682-5550 if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Jack Malone

Jun
2
Sun
No Regret 5K & 1 MILE WALK @ Ridley Creek State Park/ Pavilion #11
Jun 2 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
No Regret 5K & 1 MILE WALK @ Ridley Creek State Park/ Pavilion #11

Sunday June 2, 2019

Ridley Creek State Park / Pavilion #11

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InkAway Laser Tattoo Removal is having a “No Regret 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk” at Ridley Creek State Park on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Learn more about the event in the description below and let us know if you are available to volunteer for the event.

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

DESCRIPTION
Help us support a great event that benefits the Down Syndrome Interest Group of Delaware County.

Location:
Ridley Creek State Park Area 11

Awards:
Top 1-3 Overall
$150.00 to 1st place finisher
$75.00 to 2nd place finisher
$50.00 to 3rd place finisher

Amenities:
Please join us on Sunday June 2, 2019 at Ridley Creek State Park (picnic Area 11) for the 1st Annual Inkaway No Regret 5K run and 1 mile walk to benefit the Down Syndrome Interest Group of Delaware County. The 5K race starts at 8:00 AM and the 1 mile walk begins at 8:05AM. This course is USATF certified.

Race day registration begins at 7:00 AM.
Water stations will be available for the 5K run at mile 1.5 and at the finish line; post-race refreshments and snacks will also be provided; Finisher medal for all participants; T-shirt to all participants while supplies last

Packet Pickup will take place at Inkaway Laser Tattoo Removal- 220 Wilmington West Chester Pike (Rt. 202), Chadds Ford, PA 19317 on Friday, May 31st from 5-7PM and Saturday June 1st from 4-7PM.

The Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group (DSIG) was formed in 1990 by a group of families touched by Down Syndrome in Delaware County, who are dedicated to living successfully. They strive to promote professional and public awareness and encourage inclusion for those with Down Syndrome.

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

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

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Nov
1
Sun
Run for Homies with Extra Chromies 5K @ Ridley Creek State Park/ Pavilion #11
Nov 1 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

 

Sunday November 1 at 9:30 AM

Ridley Creek State Park / Pavilion #11

Use Discount code homies20off 
for 20% off the registration fee.

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Please join us on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Ridley Creek State Park (picnic Area 11) for the second annual 5K Run for Homies with Extra 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!

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

DESCRIPTION
Help us support a great event that benefits the Down Syndrome Interest Group of Delaware County.

Location:
Ridley Creek State Park Area 11

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

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

Race Details:
Please join us on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Ridley Creek State Park (picnic Area 11) for the second annual 5K Run for Homies with Extra 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!

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

T-Shirts and a running buff will be provided to all participants while supplies last.

Amenities:
Please join us on Sunday June 2, 2019 at Ridley Creek State Park (picnic Area 11) for the 1st Annual Inkaway No Regret 5K run and 1 mile walk to benefit the Down Syndrome Interest Group of Delaware County. The 5K race starts at 8:00 AM and the 1 mile walk begins at 8:05AM. This course is USATF certified.

Pre-race packet pickup:
Sunday, November 1, 2020 from 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM at Picnic Area 11 in RCSP

Parking:
Free Parking at Pavillion 11A & B

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

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

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.

 

Thank you to our sponsors

 

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Sponsorships Donations, and Volunteers:
There are a number of ways to get involved in the 5K Run for Homies with Extra 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 https://delcodsig.org/

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