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| Down Syndrome Network of Pinellas a.k.a.Up With Downs of Pinellas |
| The information on this web-site is provided for your information only. We receive a large number of items on a regular basis and make them available as a way to share information. This is not a recommendation. As a rule, Up With Downs of Pinellas will not lend its name to the endorsement of any specific program, practice, or model that is offered for service to people with Down syndrome or related disabilities. This policy does not imply that Up With Downs of Pinellas refrains from sharing any knowledge or personal experiences. The sharing of information, training, and the development of recommendations are key functions of keeping our constituents as informed as possible in all areas of interest to our Down syndrome community. |
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| A shared purpose combined with a positive attitude becomes an unstoppable force. |
| OUR MISSION Up With Downs of Pinellas aims to be a support network, advocating for the acceptance and understanding that allows individuals with Down syndrome to achieve the same level of access and opportunity as their typical peers. |
| We invite you to join us and to share the good news about Down syndrome! |
| OUR HISTORY Up With Downs of Pinellas was created by two parents in 1990 in an effort to provide support and education to other families who also had children with Down syndrome. Today we continue to be a source of information and support to families, as well as working with medical and educational professionals to promote public awareness and encouraging a better understanding of Down syndrome and individuals with Down syndrome. We have several primary purposes and programs:
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| We come together to exchange ideas, network and empower each other. |
| Up With Downs of Pinellas is a non-profit organization and an affiliate of both the National Down Syndrome Society & National Down Syndrome Congress. We rely solely on donations, fund-raisers and the generosity of our friends, to continue this important and meaningful work for the community. |
Mark Your Calendar! Dec 20th 7PM to 9PM Teens In Motion Dance Party Ages 13-22 City of Largo Highland Recreation Complex 400 Highland Avenue - Largo, FL 33770 $2 per teen Snacks and Drinks will be provided! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Reece's Rainbow Christmas Angel Tree is BACK! www.reecesrainbow.org/angeltree200 8.htm Reece's Rainbow is a registered 501(c)3 charity which promotes and facilitates the international adoption of children with Down syndrome exclusively. Our Angel Tree is the perfect gift opportunity for your friends and family, and the GIFT OF A FAMILY for an orphaned child with Down syndrome this Christmas. From today until December 31, you have a very special opportunity to view all of our waiting children and offer them gifts in the form of adoption grants, so families can afford the high cost of rescuing them! With your sponsorship gift of $35 or more, you will receive a beautiful porcelain ornament with your child's photo on the back. This is a very meaningful and personal gift, and life-saving at the same time! We have almost (100) children on our Angel Tree this year, all waiting for families and eligible for grant donations. In only 2 1/2 years, donations from individuals like yourselves have made it possible for (120) children with Down syndrome and other special needs to find a family of their own through Reece's Rainbow. They have been saved from orphanages and mental institutions around the world. Our Christmas Angel Tree is our most important fund raiser of the year, and our goal is to find families for (30)+ children between now and December 31! Your donations towards their adoption grants greatly increase the chances of that happening! The dire need of these children never ceases. Your small gift can literally change the course of their lives, so each of them may be HOME with their own family by NEXT Christmas! The average cost of an international adoption is $25,000, so every penny you can give truly does make a difference. Donations can be made via credit card through Paypal, or you are welcome to send a personal check. International sponsors are also welcome, and we can ship ornaments and gift cards overseas for you! Please visit our Waiting Christmas Angels Gallery and sponsor one or more of our orphaned children with Down syndrome today! Any questions can be directed to Andrea Roberts at bamaroberts@ comcast.net All donations are tax deductible, and 100% of your gift goes to your sponsored child! Andrea Roberts, Executive Director Reece's Rainbow Down Syndrome Adoption Ministry www.reecesrainbow. org |
| OUR GOAL Up With Downs of Pinellas strives to provide families of children with Down syndrome and the professional community, opportunities to network. This is accomplished through newsletters, social opportunities, events and gatherings as well as maintaining open communication with the school system and medical professionals. If we can be of service to you or your organization please call us at 727-462-2274. |
| Thank you to our 2008 Buddy Walk sponsors! |
