Down Syndrome of the Heartland

Celebrating. Educating. Advocating. Serving.

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World Down Syndrome Day is TODAY! We are featuring

World Down Syndrome Day is TODAY! We are featuring individuals and families supported by Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH).

Meet Amelia! Amelia is the 4-year-old daughter of Adam and Tonya House. Amelia was diagnosed at birth. She received the results of her chromosome testing at her one-week checkup and confirmed all the doctors suspicions of her having Down syndrome. Amelia enjoys DSAH Cooking Class, Music Therapy, Art Classes and Circle Time.

YOU can help awesome kids like Amelia and their families by making a donation to the DSAH as part of World Down Syndrome Day. Please consider making a gift at https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762.

📷 Elaina Janes Photography - Thanks Elaina!

World Down Syndrome Day is TODAY! We are featuring

World Down Syndrome Day is TODAY! We are featuring individuals and families supported by Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH).

Meet Charlie! Charlie is the 3-year-old son of Amanda Westerman. Charlie was diagnosed with Downs Syndrome before he was born. He is a super happy and active kid who loves exploring.

YOU can help awesome kids like Charlie and their families by making a donation to the DSAH as part of World Down Syndrome Day. Please consider making a gift at https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762.

📷 B. Reed Photography - Thank you Brianne!

World Down Syndrome Day is TODAY! We are featuring

World Down Syndrome Day is TODAY! We are featuring individuals and families supported by Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH).

Meet David! David is the 6-year-old son of Joshua & Bethany Jones. David’s diagnosis was a surprise at birth. He and his family have enjoyed DSAH Circle Time and a few of the fun parties.

YOU can help awesome kids like David and their families by making a donation to the DSAH as part of World Down Syndrome Day. Please consider making a gift at https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762.

📷 B. Reed Photography - Brianne Reed

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day tomorrow, w

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day tomorrow, we are featuring individuals and families supported by Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH).

Meet Elijah! Elijah is the 6-year-old son of Miriam Springer and Jonathan Reed. Elijah was diagnosed at a routine 20-week ultrasound followed by bloodwork to confirm. He attends all events that bring so many families together, and he recently started music therapy.

YOU can help awesome kids like Elijah and their families by making a donation to the DSAH as part of World Down Syndrome Day. Please consider making a gift at https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762.

📷 Clagett Photography - Thank you Marnie

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day tomorrow, w

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day tomorrow, we are featuring individuals and families supported by Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH).

Meet Alex! Alex is the 14-year-old son of Kelly Kenyon. Alex was flown to Louisville immediately after birth for his first heart surgery at one week old. At two weeks old, he was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Before Alex was a year old, he had 23 surgeries from open heart and tethered cord release to g-tube placement. Alex and his family enjoys the DSAH Buddy Walk, World Down Syndrome Day, and Cooking Class.

YOU can help awesome kids like Alex and their families by making a donation to the DSAH as part of World Down Syndrome Day. Please consider making a gift at https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762.

📷 @clagettphotography - Thank you Marnie!

Rick Ferrera, Senior Manager for Candela Renewable

Rick Ferrera, Senior Manager for Candela Renewables, stopped by Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland's weekly cooking class to present a $2,100 match as part of the World Down Syndrome campaign. Tonya House, Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland's executive director, was joined by class members to accept the donation. (Left to right: Lexi Holsclaw, House, Scott Taylor, Ericka Greenwell, Hannah Crim, Charis Brantingham and Ferrera.)

Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH) is a 501c3 organization based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky that supports individuals with Down syndrome and their loved ones in Hardin, Grayson, LaRue, Breckinridge, Meade, Nelson and Hart counties. DSAH supports individuals and families through celebrating, educating, advocating and serving.

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, we are featuring individuals and families supported by Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH).

Meet Olivia! Olivia is the 8-year-old daughter of Mike and @karen.s.priddy Olivia is adopted, and her parents were with the birth mother at delivery. Within 20 minutes of her birth, a doctor told us that thought she had Down syndrome. At that point, her parents were already in love with their beautiful little girl and God's greatest blessing. Olivia and her family enjoys the DSAH Music Therapy, family activities and summer camp.

YOU can help awesome kids like Julianne and their families by making a donation to the DSAH as part of World Down Syndrome Day. Please consider making a gift at https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762.

📷 @martinarachau - Thank you Martina!

Looking for classroom activities and resources to

Looking for classroom activities and resources to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day? Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland has you covered!

Check out this link for classroom activities for Pre-K through 12th grade: https://mailchi.mp/764939f41c8c/wdsd-6125449?e=[UNIQID]

Please share with all the teachers and administrators you know and tag them below. We would love to see your photos as well.

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, we are featuring individuals and families supported by Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH).

Meet Madison! Madison is the 3-year-old daughter of Kenny and Beth Dugas. Madison was diagnosed with Down syndrome prenatally at 20 weeks. She was also born with a heart defect and went into heart failure at two months old. Madison was placed for transplant and had a heart transplant at seven months old. She’s now a happy and sassy 3 year old. She doesn’t have any words, but definitely tells you what she wants. She is spunky and sassy and wants to play with all the big kids. She’s not yet walking, but scoots everywhere to get where she wants to go. She attends DSAH Circle Time.

YOU can help awesome kids like Madison and their families by making a donation to the DSAH as part of World Down Syndrome Day. Please consider making a gift at https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762.

📷 @londonsbridgephotography - Thank you Ashley!

Give270, an Elizabethtown, Kentucky-based nonprofi

Give270, an Elizabethtown, Kentucky-based nonprofit, will match all Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland fundraising donations up to $2,100 from March 14 through March 21. The match gift ends on World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness day that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.

Help us secure the match by donating today: https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, we are featuring individuals and families supported by Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH).

Meet Julianne! Julianne is the 14-year-old daughter of Scott and Charlotte Miller. After Julianne was born, she was diagnosed with Down syndrome and later bilateral hearing loss. Her family enjoys the DSAH Cooking Class, Music Therapy, the summer picnic, and the World Down syndrome Day banquet.

YOU can help awesome kids like Julianne and their families by making a donation to the DSAH as part of World Down Syndrome Day. Please consider making a gift at https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762.

📷 Martina Rachau Photography - Thank you Martina!

Because of our outstanding community, we raised th

Because of our outstanding community, we raised the $2,100 corporate match from Candela Renewables. Better put - in one week, we raised $4,200!

Thank you.

HEADS UP - We will also be announcing ANOTHER exciting corporate match tomorrow for March 14 - 21.

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, we are featuring individuals and families supported by Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH).

Meet Asher! Asher is the 934-month-old son of Aaron and Laura Witten. He was diagnosed with Down syndrome and a heart defect before birth. Asher loves laughing with his daddy and watching Cocomelon. He attended DSAH Circle Time, Music Therapy, and all the parties that bring families together.

YOU can help awesome kids like Asher and their families by making a donation to the DSAH as part of World Down Syndrome Day. Please consider making a gift at https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762.

📷 London's Bridge Photography - Thank you Ashlee Conner Tomes!

So close… We are $171 away from securing our $2

So close…

We are $171 away from securing our $2,100 match. Please, please, please consider making a donation: https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762.

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, we are featuring individuals and families supported by Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH).

Meet Chaelynn! Chaelynn is the 9-month-old daughter of April and Devin Henrickson. She was diagnosed with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and has overcome so much in such a small amount of time. Chaelynn loves eating sweet potatoes, dancing with her mamaw, and watching Bluey. Her family takes advantage of the DSAH support system and meets new people through social media and events.

YOU can help awesome kids like Chaelynn and their families by making a donation to the DSAH as part of World Down Syndrome Day. Please consider making a gift at https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762.

📷 @briannereedphotography y - Thank you Brianne!

We are $421 away from our Corporate Match with Can

We are $421 away from our Corporate Match with Candela Renewables.

Help Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland by making a donation here: https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, we are featuring individuals and families supported by Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH).

Meet Ethan! Ethan is the 14-year-old son of Robert and Melissa Eller Swift. He was diagnosed with Down syndrome after birth. Ethan loves to play basketball and watch his brothers play soccer. He also enjoys taking care of his goats Cheeto, Patches, Oreo and Jasper. Ethan participates in DSAH's family events, Music Therapy and Cooking Classes.

YOU can help awesome young adults like Ethan and their families by making a donation to the DSAH as part of World Down Syndrome Day. Please consider making a gift at https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762

📷 Clagett Photography - Thank you Marnie Clagett!

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, we are featuring individuals and families supported by Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH).

Meet Kade! Kade is the 7-year-old son of Jon and Tiffany Anderson and brother to big sister Kinsley. He was diagnosed with Down syndrome following a routine prenatal ultrasound and additional prenatal blood work. Kade and his family enjoy DSAH music therapy, summer camp, and annual events.

YOU can help awesome kids like Kade and their families by making a donation to the DSAH as part of World Down Syndrome Day. Please consider making a gift at https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762

📷 @elainajanes - Thank you Elaina!

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, we are featuring individuals and families supported by Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH).

Meet Isabella! Isabella is the 7-year-old daughter of Joshua Eseray and Samantha Lane. She is surrounded by a strong support system including her two sisters. Isabella loves reading books, walking, napping, playing on her swing and helping her mom plant flowers. Her family takes advantage of the DSAH group events and celebrations as well as the organization meetings.

YOU can help awesome kids like Isabella and their families by making a donation to the DSAH as part of World Down Syndrome Day. Please consider making a gift at https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762

📷 Clagett Photography - Thank you Marnie Clagett!

Exciting opportunity for Down Syndrome Association

Exciting opportunity for Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!

We embarked on an ambitious fundraising campaign to raise $21,000 in the month of March in honor of World Down Syndrome Awareness Day! We believe that our community and region will make this happen so we can continue offering exciting services like Art Class, Cooking Class, Music Therapy, Circle Time and more.

We are grateful for the generous support of companies like Candela Renewables who have presented a Corporate Match Opportunity of $2,100 for all donations made March 6 - 12. 💵

If we have 100 people willing to make a $21 donation, that amount will double to $4,200 after the match. PLEASE consider helping us make this match happen.

Donate here: https://321heartland.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/9762

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