Dear Clare's Family and Friends,
Clare was given to us on April 22nd, 2011. Although her diagnosis was a surprise the love we have for her isn't. She has big beautiful gray/bluish eyes and is giving us lots of smiles and coos. We never thought we would be apart of the Down syndrome community but we are and we feel blessed that we are. Within a few days of Clare's birth the Guild was at the hospital providing us with resources and more importantly they gave us hope and clarity to the road we have ahead of us.
Thanks for your willingness to help our community by supporting the Down Syndrome Walk. The Down Syndrome Guild of Kansas City has been a wonderful resource for us and only through the generosity of others would this resource be available. We plan to be involved with this walk for many years so if you can't participate this year by walking or pledging a donation we ask you to consider helping in the future. We do however ask that each one of you add Clare, our family and all of Clare's Crusaders to your prayer list. We pray that Clare exceeds all expectations and that her team will be there to assist her every step of the way.
If you can join us for the walk please register under Clare's Crusaders so you can receive a t-shirt with our team name.
Please feel free to send this link to any of your family and friends. Anyone can join Clare's Crusaders. We are truly grateful for your help.
Please email me if you have any questions- susanneconrad@gmail.com
Click on Home above to get more details about the day of the walk.
Thanks
The Conrad Family
Are you Ready to Step Up for Down Syndrome? Did you know that each year 5,000 babies are born with Down syndrome and that there are over 400,000 individuals living with Down syndrome in the United States?
These families depend heavily on local support organizations to receive information, resources and education. They also appreciate and benefit from ongoing advocacy and awareness efforts which improve the lives of entire families and communities.
The Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City (DSG) serves over 1100 families and partners with 22 hospitals, 45 school districts and countless service providers in Kansas and Missouri. We invite you to Step Up and support our members and the work of the DSG by participating in one of the largest celebrations for Down syndrome in the nation. Our 2010 walk was a smashing success thanks to 300 teams, 6,800 walkers, and 400 volunteers!
Will you be there to help us cross the finish line this year?
Your participation in the walk shows you support inclusion and acceptance for people with Down syndrome and recognize their many gifts, talents and contributions to society. We envision a bright future with your help.
Each step you take and every dollar you raise will help the DSG continue to provide vital programs and services offering educational and social support to people with Down syndrome, their families and the professionals who serve them. Important work waits to be done to enhance research, education and advocacy programs. Your support is critical in making these programs a reality.
What difference can you make by Stepping Up?
* When you raise $100 you help DSG provide two families with hospital meal vouchers during extended hospital stays.
* When you raise $200 you help DSG provide a family experiencing a new diagnosis a welcome basket full of gifts and resources on Down syndrome.
* When you raise $250 you help DSG host a quarterly social activity for teens and adults with Down syndrome.
* When you raise $500 you help DSG host a quarterly support breakfast for parents and grandparents.
* When you raise $750 you help DSG provide conference scholarships to educators and professionals who support individuals with Down syndrome.
* When you raise $1000 you help DSG publish an issue of our award winning Connections Newsletter.
View DSG's Programs & Services Brochure, 2010 Annual Report and 2010 Year in Review Video to learn more about how the funds you raise are used to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome.
Never forget that your fundraising efforts truly change lives. If you can't make the walk, making a donation to the team is simple; just click on the "Donation to the Clare's Crusaders" link.
We thank you for your generous support of Clare's Crusaders and look forward to seeing you Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk & Festival!