Welcome! It's simple and safe to make a donation to the Flower City Down Syndrome Network through this site.
Simply click the "Donate" button on the right hand side of this page to begin, and Thank You for your support!
You can also create your own personalized page to help raise funds for the Flower City Down Syndrome Network. Look at our members' own pages from Sept-Nov for our Buddy Walk®
Getting started is quick and easy!
It only takes a few minutes to create your personal Online Fundraising Page:
- Click the START FUNDRAISING button (above)
- Personalize the text and the photo on your Online Fundraising Page to express your passions and your purpose.
- Send the link out to your friends, family, colleagues - anyone you think will help you reach your goal
The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Today, the Buddy Walk program is supported nationally by NDSS and organized at the local level by parent support groups, schools and other organizations and individuals.
Over the past sixteen years, the Buddy Walk program has grown from 17 walks to nearly 300 expected in 2011 across the country and around the world. Last year alone, 285,000 people participated in a Buddy Walk! They raised more than $11.2 million to benefit local programs and services as well as the national advocacy initiatives that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome.
The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk in which anyone can participate without special training. It is a wonderful, heart-warming event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, come and join FCDSN's 15th Annual Buddy Walk - on September 25, 2011!
We provide support services for families with children of all ages that have Down syndrome or related disabilities. We have Parent Support meetings, distribute New Parent information packets, sponsor Social Groups for children of all ages from birth through adulthood, and host our own annual Day Long Conference.
Want to Volunteer?
Email us at info@fcdsn.com
Want to know more about us?
Visit our web site at www.fcdsn.com
By providing families with support, inspiration, and information, we help individuals with Down syndrome achieve their maximum potential. Our ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of life for all persons with developmental disabilities.
The FCDSN is a non-profit organization established in 1991, serving individuals with Down syndrome, and their families, in the Greater Rochester, NY area.
The Flower City Down Syndrome Network (FCDSN) is so successful because of the generous donations of members, affiliates, businesses, and individuals like you! We appreciate your continued support.