Buddy Walk Registration is Open! |
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Get ready for a joyful day of community and activities to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and their families, and raise funds to empower education, outreach, advocacy, and community at DSC!
WHEN: Sunday, October 2nd 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHERE: Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
REGISTRATION TIPS
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Register every person! Woodland Park Zoo requires that each person is registered for the Puget Sound Buddy Walk (including children under 3).
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Registering more than one person? You can register multiple people in one session by selecting "Add Another Participant" at the left-hand corner at the bottom of your registration page.
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Participant Under 3: If you are registering a child who will be under 3-years-old on 10/2/2022, please register them under "Add Another Participant" and mark "Yes" under "Participant under 3."
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T-Shirts ($15 each, or free for participants with Down syndrome):
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Deadline: T-Shirt orders will close 9/11/22 at 11:59pm.
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Free T-Shirt for Participants with Down syndrome: Enter the code Free2Be
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Address: Please use the address you want your t-shirts sent to when registering.
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Note: Event t-shirts are optional.
HOW TO BUILD YOUR BUDDY WALK TEAM*
- Register as a Fundraising Participant
- Create a Team
- Set your fundraising goal
- Complete registration
- Invite friends and family to join your team
*Fundraising Teams who raise more than $500+ by 11:59pm on September 11, 2022 will have their Team names printed on the back of the event t-shirt!
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HOW IT WORKS
Eat out or order in from ANY of MOD Pizza locations across Western Washington on Thursday, August 11th and MOD will generously donate 20% of that day's sales!
Dine-In: visit the restaurant and show this fundraiser flyer, or mention the fundraiser at checkout
Online: order online (app or website) with digital coupon code MODF8540 on the day of the fundraiser
Plan a pizza night with your nearest and dearest, and share this opportunity with your friends, colleagues, and family!
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Registration closes Wednesday, August 31st.
Space is limited! Reserve your and your child's spot today.
Note: sessions for students with Down syndrome and their parents will occur simultaneously at the DSC Campus, so you and your child will be in class at the same time!
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Moms' Night Out: Thursday, August 11th |
Outdoor Movie and Potluck Night at Ashley Clark's!
Celebrate Summer with a movie and potluck night alongside fellow DSC moms!
DSC mom Ashley Clark will be hosting this event in her backyard (weather permitted!).
Please email Ashley to let her know what dish you are planning to bring. Wine will be provided!
When: Thursday, August 11th, 7:30 - 11:00pm
Where: Ashley Clark's House, Sammamish (see details in registration)
Cost: $5
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Nurture Connection and Community |
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Enjoy a fun, casual gathering at the DSC Campus to check out our classrooms, games, and toys and connect with other kids and families!
Tuesday, August 16th*
from 9:30-11:00am
DSC Campus
4746 11th Ave NE Suite 102
Seattle, WA 98105
*Note: The 16th is the only Playdate in August, as the DSC Campus is hosting our inaugural Summer Picnic Camp the first week of August.
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Become A DSC Friends Ambassador (FAB)! |
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Do you enjoy using Facebook to share information, inspire action, and cultivate connection with peers?
As part of our DSC Parents initiative, we're seeking 5 DSC Friends Ambassadors (FABs) to act as volunteer liaisons between DSC and DSC Friends groups to promote age-specific social gatherings that are hosted, organized, and funded by DSC.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience with, or willingness to learn, using and engaging in a Facebook group
- Desire to be a liaison between DSC and DSC Friends and to help promote social gatherings with other families that are hosted, organized, and funded by DSC
- Committed to supporting and representing DSC’s mission and inclusion initiatives
- Reflective of the diversity of our community populations in regard to race, gender, geography, socioeconomic status, etc.
Contribute your talents to help build strong support networks and lasting friendships with other DSC Families while joining a passionate team of staff and volunteers!
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Get featured on #dscfamilyfridays!
We are honored to share your photos and stories on our social channels with the fellow families, friends, and partners that make up this awesome community.
Whether you've never been featured or want to add to what you've shared before, email Sarah at smarquez@dscpugetsound.org with the following information:
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Photos: 2-3 photos of your family
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Bio: A short bio that includes things like: what city you live in, ages of kids, and the activities you enjoy
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Your DSC History: A brief snippet about your experience with DSC and the events or programs you've enjoyed
Bilingual family? Please feel welcome to write your post in both your languages!
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Read the Diamond's post from Camp Prime Time here!
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DSC Friends Groups
Stay up to date with your DSC Friends Groups on Facebook!
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Program Dates
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8/1 DSC Summer Camp
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8/2 DSC Summer Camp
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8/3 DSC Summer Camp
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8/4 DSC Summer Camp
Upcoming Events
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8/11 Moms' Night Out
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8/16 DSC Playdate
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10/2 26th Annual PS Buddy Walk
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Help us take sustainable action toward creating an equitable and inclusive world where individuals with Down syndrome and all disabilities are valued as unique and integral members of schools, workplaces, activities, social circles, and the greater community.
Join the #321NOW campaign by becoming a monthly donor and help fuel the movement to empower people with Down syndrome of all ages while sustainably building an accepting and inclusive society that benefits all people. Every donation makes a difference!
Together we can make our mission a reality--by starting NOW.
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