September Newsletter
Buddy Walk Registration is open!

You can register online  here and collect donations until November 15, 2017, this date will be the cutoff for top fundraising totals. Each family that raises a minimum of $100 prior to Buddy Walk will receive 4 Buddy Walk shirts. Every individual with Ds will receive a t-shirt at no cost.

Thank you for fundraising!

Like the Buddy Walk Knoxville Facebook Page for updates!
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Buddy Walk Route signs
Would you like to see a sign similar to this one with your loved one's picture?
Buddy Walk route signs similar to the one pictured are available for purchase at a cost of $100 each. Each sign is a durable 18 x 24 weather resistant yard sign. The signs will be displayed at Buddy Walk along the walk route at World's Fair Park; they are yours to keep after Buddy Walk. As a new fundraising incentive this year- if a family raises $500 before September 22 they will receive a route sign at no charge.
Click the link below to order a sign.

ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 22, 2017. 

Your contribution will help raise funds to support our local programs, thank you for your support!
Littles and Lattes
September 13, 2017
10:00-11:30 am
DSAG is excited to offer a program for our preschool age group. Littles and Lattes is designed to be a playgroup type setting for children with Ds (ages birth to 6 years) and their parents. Feel free to bring your own latte or enjoy the provided coffee. Thank you to First Baptist Concord's Helping Hands Ministry for providing the space for us to meet.

No RSVP is necessary.
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D.A.D.S. will not meet tonight
Happy Labor Day! Enjoy the time with your family.

Dads, grandads, or anyone who is a father figure in the life of an individual with Ds are invited to be part of the group. 

Next meeting will be October 2.
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Hoops for Hope 2017

There were a total of 40 DSAG members who participated in the event! Thank you to Tanner Sexton, his family and the volunteers who helped make Hoops for Hope 2017 possible. Thank you to those who participated and cheered on the athletes at Hoops for Hope. The funds raised will help provide recreational scholarships to DSAG members.
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DSAG Membership Dues

Thank you to those who have already paid your 2017-2018 dues. DSAG membership dues are $25 per year per family and payable as of September 1, 2017. As a reminder...the board voted to put this membership fee into place a few years ago due to the fact that a small group of families were raising the majority of funds at Buddy Walk but yet everyone was benefiting. Families are required to pay this fee in order to participate in Dollywood, Zoo or any social event offered, apply for recreational scholarships, take advantage of educational programs, etc. The fee has been set at what is considered a reasonable amount for families. If this causes hardship for your family, please contact DSAG. Thank you for supporting DSAG families and programs. Please pay dues by September 30, 2017. Checks can be made payable to DSAG and mailed to PO Box 53575, Knoxville, TN 37950 or paid by card by clicking the link below.
Knox Extra Cool Moms
Mom's Night Out
Monday, September 18 at 7PM
Jason's Deli
133 N. Peters Rd
Knoxville TN 37923

Knox Extra Cool Moms Facebook page was created for Knoxville area moms of individuals with Ds to share information and social events. If you would like more information, look for them on Facebook.
The page is not managed by DSAG.
Upcoming Calendar of Events:
  Tentative Event Dates for 2017:

September 4- Happy Labor Day!
September 13 -Littles and Lattes
Septemer 18- Knox Extra Cool Mom's Night Out
September 22-Route signs sales end
September 30-DSAG membership dues are due
October 2- DADS meeting
October 22- Buddy Walk 2017
October 27-29-Camp Oginali
December 9- Ripley's Aquarium
*Dollywood event will move to April 8, 2018*
Camp Oginali

University of Tennessee Therapeutic Recreation Department's annual weekend camp for individuals with Down Syndrome is held each fall. Come join us as we have a fun-filled weekend full of outdoor learning and adventure. Campers will play games, make crafts, dance, and more. Camp Oginali will be held October 27-29, 2017.

Applications will be available September 5, 2017.
Click here for more information
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Challenger Sports

Challenger Bowling begins in September. It takes place at Strike and Spare, located at 5700 Western Avenue. There will be 8 sessions the last of which will be November 3rd. The cost is $25 per challenger bowler and this covers 2 games per session.

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