What is WDSD?
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.
The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
How are we celebrating 3.21?
DSL has MANY things happening both virtually and in-person at a limited capacity. Check them out below…
Add our Facebook Frame to your photo on Facebook!
Check out our WDSD Spotlight stories and meet our amazing members.
Join us for our 5th annual inclusive fashion show Down with Derby virtually on Thursday, March 18! Find out more here.
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Join us for a limited capacity in-person celebration on Saturday, March 20th, where we will unveil the new street sign in front of DSL. It is now named after one of our top walk teams!
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Down Syndrome of Louisville and FEAT of Louisville are hosting an Easter Eggstravaganza. ALL SPOTS FULL for this event.
WDSD Celebration Talent Show!
Join us for a Virtual World Down Syndrome Day Celebration Talent Show!
When: March 21, 2021
Time: 4:00 pm onwards
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Watching? Catch us on Youtube!
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Performing? Sign up here to perform! Once signed up, Carly Riggs will email you the zoom info.
And finally- DON’T FORGET –
Penn Station is hosting the Round Up for Down Syndrome campaign from March 1st-21st. You can round up your purchase to donate to Down Syndrome of Louisville!
Here’s how you can participate:
Eat at Penn Station: Grab a bite to eat at your local Penn Station one or more times between March 1-21. If you round up your purchase and donate $2 or more, you will receive a BOGO small sandwich coupon for a future visit. Click HERE to order online (BOGO coupon only available in-store purchase or pick-up)
Spread the Word: Tell other people about this campaign by sharing a picture or video of you at Penn Station on social media (tag Penn Station and Down Syndrome of Lousiville)! Or share your photos with Carly Riggs – carlyr@dsoflou.org
Share some Kindness: Help Deliver Kindness Warrior Magazines to local Penn Stations to spread awareness about DSL! Click HERE to sign up
Thank Penn Station: This campaign is happening at all Penn Station locations and supporting the local Down syndrome organization in each market. Let’s tell them how much we appreciate their generosity!