Rosa Texidor's Fundraiser
Support our mission at DSDN
Join me and help make a difference for families of young children with Down syndrome today.
We are no longer accepting donations on this campaign, but there are other ways for you to support us today!
Nearly 5 years ago, when I brought home a newborn baby boy with Down syndrome, I was desperate for information and connection with other Moms walking the same journey. I found a group of women, 150 Moms, all with babies enhanced with a third copy of their 21st chromosome, who were under 1 years old. This group was a life line to me as I adjusted to my new normal, and became part of this Down syndrome community.
Wanting other parents to experience the same support and connection we did, some of the Moms created the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network [DSDN]. The DSDN now connects over 4,500 families through support groups, as well as providing support and unbiased up to date information for new parents.
Just a small donation will go a long way to helping me meet my goal for Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN). A complimentary World Down Syndrome Day button will be sent for any donations $8 or more.
DSDN mission is to connect, inform and support new families at the time of diagnosis and to impact the diagnosis conversation so that every family receives accurate, up to date information along with the diagnosis.
DSDN offers families:
- Private, moderated Birth club groups for families from Pregnancy through age 3
- Topical Subgroups for families to more deeply connect around content that matters most to them (cancer diagnosis, IEPs, single parenting, loss, Spanish speaking, etc)
- Materials to provide to medical professional, local organizations and new families http://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/local-support
- Rockin' Family Fund programming to support families with:
- Welcome gifts
- Care gift cards
- Memorial gifts
- Scholarships for Ds related events
- The annual DSDN Rockin' Mom Retreat to connect, inspire and recharge moms within their network
As of 2017, DSDN has a board of 8, more than 100 volunteers, over 20 birth club groups, 25+ subgroups and have reached to over 4000 members worldwide!
You may also mail your donations to:
Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network
PO Box 140
Stillwater, MN 55082
Make sure you include my name on the donation, so it will count towards my fundraising goal!
Contributions to Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.