"SUPPORT US, OUR FAMILIES, AND OUR FRIENDS TODAY!" - LOVE Kolesten & Nash

Hi! Welcome to our Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network fundraising page! Our names are Kolesten (3 yrs) and Nash (1 yr) and we are homies with extra chromies!

When we were born (1 and 3 years ago), our Mommy’s and Daddy’s were told some unexpected news when they were told that there is reason to believe that we may have Down Syndrome. Although unexpected, our parents quickly realized how rewarding being a rockin’ parent is (rockin’ moms and dads have children that ‘ROCK’ an extra chromosome)! Our diagnosis’ have taught our parents to be present in every moment and to appreciate the little things in life. Down syndrome can be presented with unique challenges, but our parents think that we are the most rewarding gifts God could have ever sent their way.

We want to raise money for DSDN so when our parents have questions they don’t have answers to, they can connect with other families via the DSDN Birth Group, along with other families that need support and answers. We are thankful for support groups like DSDN who connect families like us!

Join us in supporting real change. Let’s support good in the world and make a difference. Help us fundraise for Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network.

Just a small donation will go a long way (even if it's $5.00 or $15.00) to helping us meet our goal for Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network.

Thank you in advance. We appreciate you listening to our story!

DSDN is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit operated by two paid staff members and over 150 volunteers and funded by generous donations from supporters like you.

Check out the most recent Annual Report for more specifics on how DSDN allocates funds.

YOUR DONATION ENABLES DSDN TO:

• Support and connect thousands of families online
• Fuel our Rockin' Family Fund through:
  • Pregnancy Gifts
  • Welcome Gifts
  • Memorials
  • Care Gift Cards
  • Scholarships
  • Adoption Grants
  • Gifts 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 Ds community each year
• Connect rockin' families to local organizations