Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland is looking to raise $21,000 by World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, and local nonprofit Give 270 is looking to help in that effort again.
Between now and March 21, Give 270 will watch all fundraising donations up to $2,100.
Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland Executive Director Tonya House says the donation match allows generosity to stretch further.
“It means a lot for them actually to do this for the second year in a row, to be able to provide so many resources for our families with that money that we bring in, and we can offer extra programming and things like that, so it’s a really big boost for us to try to meet our goal for the $21,000 that we’re trying to raise,” said House.
The association supports area individuals with Down syndrome and their families, and the fundraiser directly supports those efforts.
“It’ll go towards some activities, social events, programming, things like that,” House said. “Resources for our families and things that we can do, outreach in the community just to advocate for our families and in the community.”
The fundraising deadline is World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, which is celebrated in part by participants rocking their brightly colored mismatched socks. House says the local community has been great at showing support for the association and its efforts.
“World Down Syndrome Day is always well supported with our area schools and businesses rocking their socks and tagging us on social media, so it’s always a busy and fun week to see everybody,” House said.
Learn more about Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland and learn how to donate to the fundraising campaign by finding them on the web or on Facebook and Instagram.
