STEP UP for Down Syndrome was a HUGE success! More than 4000 people came out to celebrate the lives of people with Down syndrome.

Thanks for all of your support.

Did you miss the event but still want to show your support??? Donations can still be made online using the donation link above.

Please visit www.dsamemphis.org/suds and let us know your thoughts about STEP UP for Down Sydrome. Click on the event evaluation link to complete the form. Evaluations can be submitted via email to events@dsamemphis.org or they can be mailed to: DSAM/Evaluation, 2893 S. Memdenhall Road, Suite 3, Memphis, TN 38115

Your input helps us plan for future events. Thanks for your support.

STEP UP for Down Syndrome

Sunday, October 18, 2009

12:00-4:00pm

Memphis Botanic Garden

750 Cherry Road, Memphis

STEP UP and be a part of the largest disability awareness event in the Mid-South!  Come join thousands of Mid-Southerners and STEP UP for all individuals with Down syndrome.

By participating in STEP UP for Down Syndrome, you will help make a difference in the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Come share in celebrating the beautiful lives of individuals with Down syndrome in our community. Money raised will support efforts to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. STEP UP for Down Syndrome raises the funds that enables DSAM to operate year round.

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2009

Location: Memphis Botanic Garden

Sign-up now for the Mid-South STEP UP for Down Syndrome by using the links above!

Even if you can't be at STEP UP for Down Syndrome, you can still make a charitable donation to help support the Down Syndrome Association of Memphis and the Mid-South.

For more Information call 901.547.7588 or email events@dsamemphis.org

Down Syndrome Association of Memphis & the Mid-South

DSAM began in 1973 as Down's Parents of Memphis. A small group of parents met while attending the first Early Intervention Program in Memphis at the Child Development Center. They began meeting to learn more about Down syndrome and to work to improve public awareness, while providing the most current care for their children. This group of parents went on to begin the early intervention program now known as Special Kids & Families. 

Re-organized as a 501 (c) 3 under the name of The Down Syndrome Association of the Memphis & the Mid-South (DSAM), the organization is now serving as a support group for parents, families and friends of persons with Down syndrome. The mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Memphis & the Mid-South is to support and empower people with Down syndrome and their families.

Under the direction and leadership of an Executive Director and Board of Directors, DSAM is volunteer driven.  DSAM provides information for families of newborn babies with Down syndrome as well as current, unbiased and up-to-date information to professionals,  conducts regular educational meetings, hosts social events, publishes a regular newsletter, assists parents in attending national research conferences, partners with other disability groups to sponsor conferences, provides a networking outlet to families, advocates for the rights of individuals with Down syndrome and provides support to families of individuals with Down syndrome. 

Down Syndrome Association of Memphis & the Mid-South

2893 S. Mendenhall Road, Suite 3

Memphis, TN 38115

(901) 547-7588

www.dsamemphis.org