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F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

A Down Syndrome Advocacy Group based in Frederick County, Maryland

“Step Up for Down Syndrome” Awareness Walk

Please join us on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 10am to 2pm to kick off our “Step Up for Down Syndrome” Awareness Walk! October is […]

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Ohio Committee Passes Bill to Ban Abortions Based on Down Syndrome

June 23, 2015July 13, 2015 Brian Eiker No comments

In 2011, pro-life group Life Always ran a billboard in Manhattan showing a picture of a worried-looking black girl with the caption, “The most dangerous […]

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Fundraiser – Chipotle Mexican Grill

June 18, 2015June 23, 2015 Brian Eiker No comments

Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support F.R.I.E.N.D.S.  Come in to the Chipotle at 5523 Buckeystown Pike in Frederick, […]

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FRIENDS Summer / Father’s Day Picnic

June 11, 2015June 15, 2015 Brian Eiker No comments

Please come out and join us for our Annual Summer/Father’s Day Picnic!  This year we will be spending the day at the Catoctin Creek Park […]

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World Down Syndrome Day Celebration!!!

April 9, 2015July 23, 2015 Brian Eiker No comments

Below are images from our World Down Syndrome Day (March 21, 2015) celebration!!  To promote awareness and acceptance for individuals with Down Syndrome!

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Upcoming Running Events

March 31, 2015July 23, 2015 Brian Eiker No comments

Please see out EVENTS page for upcoming running events!!

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Down Syndrome Questionnaire

March 31, 2015July 23, 2015 Brian Eiker No comments

Hello, My name is Marissa Lewis, and I am a junior in high school. For the purpose of my Independent Science Research class, and because […]

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World Down Syndrome Day 2015 Poster Campaign

March 17, 2015March 31, 2015 Brian Eiker No comments

World Down Syndrome Day is on 3/21/15 to symbolize a third copy of the 21st chromosome in people with Down Syndrome. Please join F.R.I.E.N.D.S. in […]

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The Saylor Center

March 17, 2015July 23, 2015 Brian Eiker No comments

LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH THE ETHAN SAYLOR CENTER FOR SELF‐ADVOCATES RECEIVES HEARING IN ANNAPOLIS Pioneering center will prepare people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate […]

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I have Down syndrome and run my own business

March 16, 2015 Brian Eiker No comments

http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1009553/i-have-down-syndrome-and-run-my-own-business INSPIRING BUSINESS OWNERS A Down syndrome diagnosis doesn’t mean a child will live with his or her parents forever and never have a job. […]

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Race 4 Respect

March 16, 2015July 23, 2015 Brian Eiker No comments

. . . . . Race: https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=30493 Volunteers: https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=30733

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