Lauren Basti Talhelm

Lauren Basti Talhelm's Fundraiser

We can provide accurate, up to date information, resources and support to new families of children with Down syndrome image

We can provide accurate, up to date information, resources and support to new families of children with Down syndrome

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$4,100 towards $1,000

Join me in supporting real change. Let’s support good in the world and make a difference. Help us inform, connect and support new and expectant parents around the world alongside Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN).

Just a small donation will go a long way to helping me meet my goal for Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network. Not only will your donation go to support DSDN's mission, but I will also earn prizes that will help offset the cost of attending the annual Rockin' Retreat where I can connect with other parents on this same journey.

Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network is a non-profit organization that launched in 2014. We are an online-based network that has made it our mission to support new and expectant parents of children with Down syndrome by providing information, connections and support. Our vision is to ensure families have unbiased and factually accurate diagnosis experiences, every time, through which families quickly know they're not alone. We currently reach about 15% of those with a new diagnosis annually and support over 10,000 families that have a child with Down syndrome, with an emphasis on diagnosis and early childhood.

Your donation enables DSDN to:

  • Support and connect families online
  • Fuel our Rockin' Family Fund through:
    • Pregnancy Gifts
    • Welcome Gifts
    • Memorials
    • Care Gift Cards
    • Scholarships
    • Grants to local organizations
  • Provide opportunities for parents to connect, be inspired and recharge at our annual Rockin' Mom™ and Dad retreats
  • Talk with with medical providers about the diagnosis conversation across the US at national and regional conferences
  • Work with OB/GYN residents and medical providers on how to deliver an unexpected diagnosis
  • Mail print materials free of charge to local organization, medical providers and families
  • Reach thousands of new families joining the Down syndrome community each year
  • Connect rockin' families to local organizations

Check out our most recent Annual Report for more details!

Contributions to Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

You can also mail your donations (and help us save on payment processing fees) to:

Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network

PO Box 140

Stillwater, MN 55082