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Calling all moms!
Join our AMAZING community of moms
as we unwind at Christie's house for an hors d’oeuvre happy hour! Join us as we admire the beautiful scenery at Lake Georgia. Stand-up paddle boards and kayaks will also be available!

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Want to join our T21 crew and learn how to cook healthy and yummy meals?

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Surf's up dudes and dudettes!
Don't let this opportunity pass you by - join our surfing crew today!
Scholarships are available.
All ages are welcome. Come hang with us in the water or on the shore!

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Tour of Champions Bowl-a-Thon |
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Join the team that helps OVER A MILLION dreams come true!!
The FOUNDATION has awarded more than $1.2 MILLION in scholarships to give our members the opportunities and resources they need to succeed in life. We need YOUR HELP to continue to run these EXTRAordinary opportunities.
Join us on Thursday, September 14 for our next Tour of Champions Committee Meeting. You can participate in person or virtually! Come out and be part of the team that helps to make the magic happen all year long!
The Tour of Champions Bowl-A-Thon & Silent Auction is our PREMIERE fundraising event of the year, and we need your help to make it a success! The money we raise from this incredible event keeps all of our scholarships AND programs running.
Come join our DREAM TEAM and help us continue to make dreams come true! If you would like to be part of this essential team, please email Camille.Gardiner@dsfflorida.org.
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WHEN: Thursday, September 14 at 7 pm
WHERE: Trinity Lutheran Church, 123 East Livingston Street, Orlando
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We are WHEELie excited about our upcoming meetup!
Looking for a confidence booster for your iCan! Bike graduate? Does your son or daughter need extra support riding a two-wheel bike? Want to spend an afternoon riding with your friends and family? Then this event is for you!
We will also have our AMAZING iCan! Bike Camp spotters there too help!💚🚲💚
This is an event you won't want to miss!
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Join us for an evening of family fun and an opportunity to sign up for APD (Agency for Persons with Disabilities - ages 3+), ABLE United (all ages, the earlier the better), and VR (Vocational Rehabilitation - ages 14+)!
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Dont delay, register TODAY!!
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Club 321 (middle school through high school) |
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Join the cool club as we visit the Orlando Science Center! Register TODAY and get ready for a day of fun and learning!
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Join our community of parents as we discuss our homeschool experiences.
Zoom in and let's share!

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Post Secondary Education Scholarship |
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We are excited to once again offer this great opportunity to our members:
Our post-secondary scholarship
for individuals with Down syndrome is NOW OPEN!
The Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida is providing 2 lucky college students with Down syndrome a $500 scholarship to help offset the costs of books, housing, or tuition. Florida residents with Down syndrome who are enrolled in post-secondary programs are eligible to apply
Please submit your application by Friday, September 22. The two scholarship recipients will be announced on Saturday, October 7 at the Down Syndrome Awareness Dance and Bowl-A-Thon Kick-Off Party.
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Lucky Littles (birth to eight years old) |
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Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggety dog
now we got ears, it's time for cheers!
Come along and sing a song and join the jamboree at our Disney Springs outing!

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Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration & 2024 Tour of Champions Kick-off Party |
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Are you ready for a GOOD TIME?
Let's put on our dancing shoes and celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month! PLUS we are also kicking off our 2024 Tour of Champions Bowl-A-Thon!
Join The FOUNDATION for a night of great food, awesome music, and dancing. We will also be sharing exciting news and incentives for our 2024 Tour of Champions Bowl-A-Thon - don't miss out!

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This weekend is one of the most anticipated events of the year!
The FOUNDATION started camping with our members over 10 years ago, not only because we enjoy camping and spending time with our members, but also because it is a GREAT way to spend time with friends and family.
We go to Jetty Park (where the cruise ships go out to sea), provide tents (or you can bring your own), breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, and dinner on Saturday night. We rent beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and kayaks and have a BLAST.
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This is a great way for us to spend the day together at the beach while teaching your loved one (or maybe YOU) to enjoy the outdoors. |
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Reserve your campsite and RV TODAY!
Registration deadline for RV spaces:
Friday, October 6
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Interested in our iCan! Work program but have questions?
Here's your chance to get your answers!
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Are you 18 years or older with Down syndrome?
Did you know that you can work at the Orlando Magic games and get paid?
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When: Various dates
Time: Various times
Location: Amway Center
You must attend a minimum of 16 games. You will be helping prep snacks and deliver food to the Club and VIP level. If you are interested in working at the Amway Center and earning a paycheck please reach out to Caroline today at caroline.sanchez@dsfflorida.org.
You can also volunteer! Anyone 18 years old or older can volunteer and help our iCan! Work program at the Amway Center (this includes members with T21 who are 18+ and cannot commit to 16 games - you can volunteer with a family member). This is a great way to keep your membership with The FOUNDATION active.
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Join Our Virtual Social Groups! |
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Join our virtual group series! |
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ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
Virtual Zumba with Elyse
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 4 pm-5pm
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Elyse Mundelein will be teaching a virtual Zumba class! No experience needed, just get ready to dance and have fun!
Upcoming dates:

- Tuesday, September 12
- Tuesday, September 19
- Tuesday, September 26
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Club for middle and high-schoolers.

Virtual Club 321
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 4 pm-5 pm
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This is a great opportunity to socialize, engage, and connect with each other. We'll have something new and different each week!
Upcoming dates:
- Wednesdays, September 6: What is Mental Health?
- Wednesday, September 13: Sun and Cloud Activity: Practice Identifying Your Feelings
- Wednesday, September 20: Calm Down Choices!
- Wednesday, September 27: Let's Do Art Therapy!
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Young adults 18+

T21 Social Network (18+)
When: Every Thursday
Time: 4 pm-5 pm
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This is a great opportunity for our adult group to socialize, engage, and connect with each other. We'll have something new and different each week!
Upcoming dates:
- Thursdays, September 7: Let’s Talk About Mental Health While Learning Breathing Techniques And Meditation
- Thursday, September 14: Identifying Stressors and Solutions
- Thursday, September 21: Let's Talk About How To Keep Ourselves Calm In Different Situations!
- Thursday, September 28: Work Out With Morganne & Learn The Benefits Of Exercise!
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Looking forward to seeing YOU! |
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