News from and for the West Michigan Down syndrome community!
Winter 2020
The temperature may be dropping outside, but things are heating up at DSAWM with not one, not two, but THREE Cooking Capers classes! Demand for our popular cooking program grew so much in the past year that we opened two additional sessions thanks to the support of our donors, GVSU's Clinical Dietetics students, and WMU's Student Dietetics Association. Cooking Capers and eight other programs are all off to fantastic starts this season with many already at capacity. We've also welcomed 10 new families to the DSAWM community since January and have many exciting opportunities on the horizon for our growing membership. 2020 is going to be an unforgettable year!
Living His Dream
Liam Doyle, Alto
Liam loves all things Elvis. An official ETA--Elvis Tribute Artist, that is--Liam has performed the music and brought the style of the King of Rock 'n Roll to events around the country.
Elvis and the 21st Chromosome
Erin Doyle Toburen, Grand Rapids
Liam may have many adoring fans, but his sister is his biggest supporter. Erin shares the behind-the-scenes story of what it's like to have Elvis for a brother.
A Day in the Life of Matt Man
Erin & Matthew Johnson, Grand Haven
In the last issue of the DSA Press, Erin introduced us to her brother Matthew and shared the many ways in which he has changed her life. Now, hear from Matthew as he takes you through a day in the life of Matt Man!
More News
Upcoming Events
World Down Syndrome Day
March 21
Click here for details
Thank You
DSAWM thanks our donors whose contributions allow us to expand our outreach and provide programming and services free of charge to our members. We could not do what we do without your support!
Special thanks to...
General Donations
Team Financial Group

Tuff Cover

Mr. & Mrs. Drew Boersma

Mr. & Mrs. Tom and Joan Hayes

Mr. Sidney Jansma III

Ms. Marilyn Karel

Mr. Richard Lacks

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Manion

Mr. & Mrs. Bill and Candyce Peterson

Mr. & Mrs. Michael and Deecy Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Tomasz and Ewa Timek

Mr. & Mrs. Doug and Tracy Warsen
Sponsorships
Dan Vos Construction Company
Moms' Night Out, Dads' Night Out

Peggy LaPenna
Buddy Up Tennis

Lugers Family Foundation
Adaptive Water Ski Clinic, Rapid Runners

Meijer
Cooking Capers

Pridgeon & Clay
Cooking Capers, iCan Bike Camp

The Scarlett Family in loving memory of Kelli’s friend Brooke Blake
Baby Sign Language, Book Club

Lakewood Construction, MSU Federal Credit Union
Step Up for Down Syndrome

Miller Johnson, Brian & Hope Bayer, Bill & Bobbi Blanton, BDO, Buist Electric, Lakewood Construction, Langlois Construction, Macatawa Bank, Magna Mirrors, Mercantile Bank, Middleville Tool & Die, The Scarlett Family, Aaron & Jodi Veldheer
Winners Cup
These donors made gifts or sponsorship commitments of $500 or more to DSAWM since January 2020. Listing as of publication date.
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan
233 Fulton St E, Ste 124 | Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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