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The Family & Friends E-newsletter Summer 2008
Welcome to the Family and Friends e-newsletter for summer 2008. We hope to keep you
informed of all upcoming events sponsored by our organization on this page.
The Family and Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara incorporated as a non profit
organization this year! We consist of a small group of individuals and self advocates who
have a shared interest to raise community wide positive awareness about people born with
Down Syndrome. The Buddy Walk of Buffalo Niagara is our largest fund raising activity of the
year and by far the most successful venue world wide to help educate communities about
Down syndrome. The primary mission of our group is to help foster understanding,
acceptance, and advocacy to promote a life filled with positive relationships, a sense of self
fulfillment, and inclusion of individuals with Down Syndrome in all aspects of every day life..
We have walked together for years in the Buddy Walk. Although the day of our Buddy Walk is
a time for family fun, it is also a very busy day of work for all, including our children.
In CELEBRATION of our 12 years together advocating on behalf of our families and friends we
have purchased a gift certificate at Bert's Bikes valued at $545.00 to be WON by anyone who
wishes to participate in our BUDDY BIKE RAFFLE. The girt certificate is good toward any
bike(s) or equipment. Simply purchase a raffle ticket for $5.00 each and your chance to win
this terrific certificate worth $545.00. You are not limited to one ticket and need not be
present for the winning draw. However, your ticket(s) must be purchased on or before Sept.
6, 2008, the day of our walk. For more information please click here BUDDY BIKE RAFFLE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND SEE YOU ALL AT THE BUDDY WALK 2008!
informed of all upcoming events sponsored by our organization on this page.
The Family and Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara incorporated as a non profit
organization this year! We consist of a small group of individuals and self advocates who
have a shared interest to raise community wide positive awareness about people born with
Down Syndrome. The Buddy Walk of Buffalo Niagara is our largest fund raising activity of the
year and by far the most successful venue world wide to help educate communities about
Down syndrome. The primary mission of our group is to help foster understanding,
acceptance, and advocacy to promote a life filled with positive relationships, a sense of self
fulfillment, and inclusion of individuals with Down Syndrome in all aspects of every day life..
We have walked together for years in the Buddy Walk. Although the day of our Buddy Walk is
a time for family fun, it is also a very busy day of work for all, including our children.
In CELEBRATION of our 12 years together advocating on behalf of our families and friends we
have purchased a gift certificate at Bert's Bikes valued at $545.00 to be WON by anyone who
wishes to participate in our BUDDY BIKE RAFFLE. The girt certificate is good toward any
bike(s) or equipment. Simply purchase a raffle ticket for $5.00 each and your chance to win
this terrific certificate worth $545.00. You are not limited to one ticket and need not be
present for the winning draw. However, your ticket(s) must be purchased on or before Sept.
6, 2008, the day of our walk. For more information please click here BUDDY BIKE RAFFLE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND SEE YOU ALL AT THE BUDDY WALK 2008!
| The Family & Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara County, Inc. |
| Board Members Christine Sirianni, FFDSA President, Buddy Walk Director 716-870-4904 Anne Kapghinst FFDSA Secretary, Buddy Walk Co-Chair Susanna Mickiewicz FFDSA Co-Treasurer Buddy Walk Co-Chair |
| Upcoming Events: Meeting: To be announced.......Please stay tuned! Looking for Individuals to Chair and Develop the following committees: Membership, Social & Recreation, Fund-raising, Parent Education and Information, Development & Advancement and Newsletters |
| If Interested in helping on any of these committees, please contact Chris at trisominds21@aol.com. Thank You. |
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