It’s a "paddle raise" at the gala where you donate cash. You can raise your "virtual paddle" NOW by donating to the Fund-A-Need here.

• Connecting our vulnerable, newest families to our DSCBA community provides an instant network of people who really care and get it. They find a soft place to fall after an unexpected diagnosis. 
  
• Connecting parents and caregivers at all stages through support groups allows people to feel heard and seen; they walk away knowing they’re not alone. 
  
• Connecting our members with Down syndrome to their peers through programs and events offers social opportunities, a safe place for expression, and the chance to build lifelong friendships.  
  
• Connecting our members to resources and opportunities focused on health, education, and independence is vital to empower them to live their best life. 
  
• Connecting and partnering with hospitals, school districts, and the mental health community opens doors and allows everyone to benefit—people with Down syndrome, their caregivers and loved ones, and the community that serves them.  
  
• Connection is life changing and we only continue thanks to a generous community.  Please join us and raise your virtual paddle high.