Down Syndrome Foundation entering 2nd year
Posted: October 23, 2012
The Down Syndrome Foundation of South Texas (DSFSTX), formed in July 2011 by several families wanting to bring services for Down syndrome individuals to the area, is now entering its second year and has sponsored a number of activities to help achieve its goal.
Since July 2011, the organization has sponsored three educational seminars, hosted a summer music therapy program for members and individuals with disabilities, and celebrated with two family fun events (one at Magic Bounce in Victoria and one at Splashway Water Park in Sheridan).
DSFSTX has two representatives on the Texas Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition involved in legislative advocacy.
This year, the organization held its first Buddy Walk in February and A“Maze”ing Kid Fall Festival in October at Rocky Creek Maze to help spread awareness.
The members worked two Hallettsville Market Days to raise funds for the organization as well as community awareness, and hosted Dimes for Downs in area schools in October 2011 as an awareness project geared toward elementary-age students.
Members supported and participated in the Dash for Downs run in Yoakum in May 2012.
DSFSTX also supported families and children by donating to the National Down Syndrome Society, sponsoring a family for Audrey's Day at the Beach in Rockport (a special event for families of individuals with Down syndrome), and being a local sponsor of the Special Olympics. DSFSTX also made a donation to South Texas Sparkles, a student-run cheerleading program designed for students with special needs.
Entering its second year, the organization plans to increase opportunities for members and the community to become more involved through educational seminars, the Buddy Walk, the A“Maze"ing Kid Fall Festival and other events throughout the year.
DSFSTX serves the rural communities in Lavaca, DeWitt, Fayette, Gonzales and neighboring counties. Its goals are to teach others about Down syndrome by building public awareness and acceptance of the abilities of individuals with Down syndrome; learn more about Down syndrome by providing seminars and workshops from professionals that work with Down syndrome individuals; and celebrate the individuals with Down syndrome that have touched people’s lives.
DSFSTX thanks everyone for their support and contributions that helped make the first year such a success. For more information, follow DSFSTX on Facebook or its blog site dsfstx.blogspot.com, or email dsfstx@yahoo.com.
Since July 2011, the organization has sponsored three educational seminars, hosted a summer music therapy program for members and individuals with disabilities, and celebrated with two family fun events (one at Magic Bounce in Victoria and one at Splashway Water Park in Sheridan).
DSFSTX has two representatives on the Texas Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition involved in legislative advocacy.
This year, the organization held its first Buddy Walk in February and A“Maze”ing Kid Fall Festival in October at Rocky Creek Maze to help spread awareness.
The members worked two Hallettsville Market Days to raise funds for the organization as well as community awareness, and hosted Dimes for Downs in area schools in October 2011 as an awareness project geared toward elementary-age students.
Members supported and participated in the Dash for Downs run in Yoakum in May 2012.
DSFSTX also supported families and children by donating to the National Down Syndrome Society, sponsoring a family for Audrey's Day at the Beach in Rockport (a special event for families of individuals with Down syndrome), and being a local sponsor of the Special Olympics. DSFSTX also made a donation to South Texas Sparkles, a student-run cheerleading program designed for students with special needs.
Entering its second year, the organization plans to increase opportunities for members and the community to become more involved through educational seminars, the Buddy Walk, the A“Maze"ing Kid Fall Festival and other events throughout the year.
DSFSTX serves the rural communities in Lavaca, DeWitt, Fayette, Gonzales and neighboring counties. Its goals are to teach others about Down syndrome by building public awareness and acceptance of the abilities of individuals with Down syndrome; learn more about Down syndrome by providing seminars and workshops from professionals that work with Down syndrome individuals; and celebrate the individuals with Down syndrome that have touched people’s lives.
DSFSTX thanks everyone for their support and contributions that helped make the first year such a success. For more information, follow DSFSTX on Facebook or its blog site dsfstx.blogspot.com, or email dsfstx@yahoo.com.
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