September 15, 2020
Hello Everyone! We are launching our 2020 Buddy Walk Online Registration page! Get your teams ready to walk, run, cookout, ice cream social, car parade, or any other fun events that you can safety practice social distancing to raise awareness and acceptance for Down syndrome. Please share what ideas you have and please post pictures […]
February 24, 2020
Let’s go bowling and celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with our F.R.I.E.N.D.S. families. F.R.I.E.N.D.S. has resevered several lanes from 2pm to 4pm. We kindly ask for a suggested donation of $3.21 per bowler to help offset the cost of the lane rentals. Bowling shoe rentals are included and must be worn by all bowlers. F.R.I.E.N.D.S. will provide cake but, […]
July 29, 2019
Register now for the Maryland State Down Syndrome Awareness license plate. Plate fee is $45.00. Numbers are assigned sequentially. To get a registration form, please contact the plate administrator, Lottie Trigg at bahtrigg@hotmail.com. A portion of the plate fee goes towards FRIENDS to help promote awareness and acceptance of individuals with Down Syndrome. Thank you for your […]
January 31, 2019
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May 5, 2017
The June 15, 2018 deadline for scholarships is quickly approaching. Click here to go to our scholarship page.
October 1, 2015
Click here to see stories of Down Syndrome in the news.
September 18, 2015
Ready…Set…Walk! It’s time to celebrate this fun filled day with family and friends and celebrate all individuals with Down Syndrome! We will have activities the whole family can enjoy such as a petting zoo, moon bounces, fun games, entertainment, food, speakers, and much, much more! Awards for the “Top Fundraising Team” and “Most Creative” will be announced […]
September 18, 2015
When Evan Routzahn looks at his daughter, Avery, he sees an exuberant 5-year-old. “She lights up the room,” he said. The Brunswick resident wants to make sure that as his daughter gets older, people will look at her and see all she can do, not what she can’t do. Avery has Down syndrome, and her […]
August 25, 2015
Thursday, September 24 Making Inclusive Child Care a Reality Thursday, October 15 Post Secondary Options for Transitioning Youth: What’s Next After High School? Thursday, November 19 Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE): New Opportunities to Save for Disability-Related Expenses Click to view more information on webinars.
August 18, 2015
Ryan Scott Krempa Ryan Scott Krempa was granted his angel wings on August 10th 2015. His final days were spent surrounded by family and loved ones that Ryan had touched in some small way throughout his short, yet very memorable life. Ryan’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by […]