On behalf of the Chester County Down Syndrome Interest Group, please accept our sincere thanks for your generous donation to 2021 CCDSIG Buddy Walk. The donations we receive help fund activities that promote outreach; the socialization and education of our membership; and inclusion in our community. Our mission serves all families in Chester County who have a family member who has Down syndrome.
When we moved to Chadds Ford in June 2018 we contacted CCDSIG immediately. We had a good experience with the Delco group but since Delaney had to stay close to home before and after open-heart surgery we didn't get to attend any of their events. On October 14, 2018 (Delaney's 1st birthday) our family of 5 attended our first CCDSIG Buddy Walk. Everyone we met was so welcoming and we really liked the personal touch this event had as opposed to larger walks in the area. The warm and fuzzy feeling we left with motivated us to get more involved. Sarah joined the board as Social Events Chair, Moira and Eila assisted with the planning and execution of the group's annual birthday party, Delaney has danced and played with her fellow members and this year Brendan and Sarah are co-chairing the Buddy Walk.
We are so thankful for the support we have received from family and friends since our prenatal diagnosis in May 2017. You have shown your love for Delaney in so many ways and for that we are grateful. We look forward to setting sail with Lady Delaney's Fleet on Sunday, October 10th!
If you would like to learn more about our Chester County Down Syndrome Interest Group, please visit www.ccdsig.org.
With sincere gratitude,
The Downs Family
The Chester County Down syndrome Interest Group (CCDSIG) is a nonprofit organization that began in 1998 with a group of parents who wanted to meet for social contact and support. We are students, we are lawyers, we are teachers, we are scientists, we are tradesmen, we are bankers, we are homemakers, we are doctors; we are all people whose lives have been touched by Down syndrome. Our goals have now expanded to include reaching out to new families, providing educational and social opportunities for our existing members, and educating the community in order to promote awareness and inclusion of persons with Down syndrome.
The Chester County Down syndrome Interest Group Inc.’s mission, the UPSIDE of Down syndrome:
- Unite all members, including people with Down syndrome, their families, their friends and acquaintances.
- Provide outreach to new families, giving them information, networking opportunities, and support.
- Supply a means of social interaction for all members.
- Inform families of current research and topics of interest regarding Down syndrome.
- Develop community and educational programs to empower individuals with Down syndrome.
- Educate the community to increase awareness, acceptance, and inclusion of persons with Down syndrome.
