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
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.

Feb
13
Fri
Teen and Young Adult Valentine Dance @ Rutledge Borough Hall
Feb 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Teen and Young Adult Valentine Dance

 

Invitations will be sent in the mail to DSIG Members ages 13 years and older.

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

Mar
21
Sat
DSIG Welcome to Spring Event at Linvilla Orchards Bunnyland @ Linvilla Orchards
Mar 21 @ 10:45 am
DSIG Welcome to Spring Event at Linvilla Orchards Bunnyland @ Linvilla Orchards | Media | Pennsylvania | United States

Join us for a much needed welcome to spring event at Linvilla Orchards on Saturday, March 21st at 10:45am. The day will begin with a private hayride to Bunnyland, followed by an egg hunt in the field. Try to arrive as close to 10:45 am as possible, the wagon leaves for Bunnyland at 11:00 am sharp. If you are not in the area, you will miss the ride.  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 e-mail her at [email protected]. Reservations will only be accepted up until Thursday, March 19th at noon. We’re sorry but we cannot accept any late registrations as we need to ensure there is enough eggs and candy for all children in attendance.  This rule will be STRICTLY enforced this year.

 


 

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 an craft project or two.  Please click here if you are interested in volunteering for this event.

 

March 21st also happens to be World Down Syndrome Day, so make sure you are rockin’ your crazy mismatched socks that day.  If someone asks you about your socks, you can then take that opportunity to tell them about someone that you love who has Down Syndrome!  If you are a member of the DSIG FB Page, we’d love to see pictures of you and your family rockin’ your socks!

Apr
24
Fri
Down Syndrome Awareness Night at The Phillies @ Citizens Bank Park
Apr 24 @ 7:05 pm

Are you ready for Spring and some baseball?

Who:  Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves
Date:  Friday, 4/24/15
Time:  7:05pm first pitch
Cost:  $38.00 per ticket (there are 5 wheelchair and 5 companion seats reserved)
Seats:  Section 206 and 207 (same as previous years)
Perks:  T-shirts on a first come/first serve basis.

 


*First pitch:  Kevin Leaming, a DSIG member, had the honor of throwing out the first pitch a few years ago.
May
30
Sat
5th Annual Up Festival @ Duffer's Tavern
May 30 @ 12:00 pm
5th Annual Up Festival @ Duffer's Tavern | Glen Mills | Pennsylvania | United States

Join ROCK FOR CHOP for a day of family fun!

Event includes live bands, games and rides for kids, food and drink, dancing, a raffle and a silent auction with prizes that rock.

Attending is uplifting: 

  • Tons of local and known live bands
  • Rob Ellis from WIP and other notable faces
  • Local Community Reps
  • Facepainting, water ice, magic, & more

View www.rockforchop.com/up-festival for full details

Dec
2
Wed
DSIG Holiday Party @ McCall Golf & Country Club
Dec 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
DSIG Holiday Party @ McCall Golf & Country Club | Upper Darby | Pennsylvania | United States

Join us for dinner and dancing at the annual DSIG Holiday Party!

You must RSVP for this event by 11/18/15 to Megan Califano at [email protected].  When you RSVP, please include the names and ages of your children.  No Walk-In’s Please!

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.

Board Members will be available that night to collect $10 for dues for the 2016 membership year.

Hope to see you there!

Jan
22
Fri
Parents Night Out @ Barnaby's Havertown
Jan 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Parents Night Out

Come out and relax with friends and meet some new ones!  DJ John will be there just in case you feel like doing a little dancing!

 

Please RSVP to Megan at [email protected] ASAP