Global Down Syndrome

Have an event you'd like to see on our calendar? Send event details, including time and date, location, a short description, and contact or registration information to letters@downsyndromeworld.org. CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOV. 2 » GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION'S BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF FASHION SHOW The largest fundraiser for Down syndrome in the world, Global's annual Fashion Show suppor ts transformative and lifesaving research and medical care. The main event of the night features Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes escor ting models with Down syndrome down the runway. This year, Global will honor 2019 Ambassador Charlotte Fonfara-LaRose and Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award winners supermodel Amanda Booth and Emmy Award-winning TV personality Megan Bomgaars. Denver, CO bebeautifulbeyourself.org SEPT. 6–7 » DSDN ROCKIN' MOMS RETREAT Hosted by Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network, the annual retreat brings together hundreds of mothers of children with Down syndrome from across the country. The weekend retreat gives moms a chance to connect, recharge, and inspire others around them. Nashville, TN dsdiagnosisnetwork.org SEPT. 11 » GLOBAL WEBINAR SERIES Francis Hickey, M.D., Medical Director of the Anna and John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children's Hospital Colorado, will discuss the importance of pediatric medical care guidelines for people with Down syndrome. Denver, CO globaldownsyndrome.org/events SEPT. 14 » FLAGSHIP BUDDY WALK The flagship walk, organized by the National Down Syndrome Society, raises awareness and funds for programs that benefit people with Down syndrome and their families. The National Buddy Walk Program runs numerous events across the United States and is always looking to expand. New York, NY ndss.org/play/national-buddy-walk-program SEPT. 19–21 » INDIA INTERNATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME CONFERENCE The Down Syndrome Federation of India invites self-advocates, parents, medical professionals, special educators, and "everyone who believes in an inclusive world" to India to learn about the myths and realities about people with Down syndrome. The goal of the conference is to better educate society about Down syndrome and provide valuable resources. Chandigarh, India iidsc.co.in/index.php SEPT. 20–22 » ANNUAL FAMILY WEEKEND AT GREAT WOLF LODGE The LuMind IDSC Foundation Family Weekend is an excellent opportunity to connect and meet families with loved ones with Down syndrome. Seek guidance from peers and professionals while enjoying the always amazing Great Wolf Lodge. Events take place at Great Wolf Lodge locations across the U.S. and Canada. Visit the website to find one near you. Multiple locations lumindidsc.org/2019familyweekend SEPT. 23–24 » PLANNING A VIRTUAL DOWN SYNDROME COHORT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN This invitation-only workshop, part of the National Institutes of Health INCLUDE project plan, will discuss the risk and protective factors that underlie coexisting conditions in Down syndrome. Attendees will include Down syndrome medical professionals, self-advocate families, advocacy organizations, and more. Potomac, Maryland nih.gov/include-project SEPT. 25 » DOWN SYNDROME RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM If you are a scientist or researcher, or just interested in the latest advancements, you won't want to miss the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome's annual symposium at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus for a full-day showcase of Down syndrome research. The event's keynote speaker is Angelika Amon, Ph.D., a professor of cancer research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Denver, CO globaldownsyndrome.org/event/ crnic-symposium SEPT. 29–OCT. 6 » BUDDY CRUISE 2019 Join hundreds of people from across the globe for a one-of-a-kind conference at sea that provides educational resources, advocacy, and awareness for individuals with Down syndrome and developmental delays. Attend interactive workshops, visit exotic countries, and make memories to last a lifetime. Port Canaveral, FL buddycruise.com OCT. 4 » DAMON HILL GOLF CLASSIC AND GALA DINNER 2019 Golf for a cause! Damon Hill OBE and Michael Caines MBE will host this exclusive golf event, with proceeds benefiting Down Syndrome International and the Down's Syndrome Association. All proceeds will go toward the mission of supporting people with Down syndrome and their families throughout the world. Exeter, England ds-int.org/ LIKE THIS MAGAZINE? Join Global Down Syndrome Foundation's Membership program today to receive four issues of the quarterly award-winning publication, access to four seasonal educational Webinar Series, and eligibility to apply for Global's Employment and Educational Grants. Register today at downsyndromeworld.org/membership. GLOBALDOWNSYNDROME.ORG 27

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