Ds-connex

Exclusively for Down syndrome communities, providing fundraising and social media solutions for Down At ds-connex, we are committed to our COMMUNITY.

We share core values that support the rights of people with Down syndrome. We have shared experiences with families meeting the needs of people with Down syndrome. We support advocacy for our community public policy making. We value the role of the volunteer. We believe collaboration builds a stronger community. We embrace the sharing of ideas to strengthen local impact. We are passionate about OU

12/07/2023

Wishing you a Hanukkah full of light and love!

12/01/2023

Thumbs up for Friday and a weekend full of fun! 🥳

11/28/2023

Happy Giving Tuesday! Please consider a donation to your local Down syndrome organization. ❤❤❤

11/22/2023

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🧡

11/21/2023

The Down syndrome walks have ended for this year, but the memories live on. Looking back at the SANDS Walk for Down Syndrome and one of our favorite t-shirt designs for this year! 😍😍😍

11/17/2023

Need a reason to smile? We are looking back at the Down Syndrome Community of Greater Chattanooga's Buddy Walk® as one of their members participates in their Buddy Strut What a great time! 😍😍😍

11/15/2023

Congratulations to Dsah Houston for exceed their fundraising goal for the Houston Buddy Walk®! 🤩🤩🤩

11/14/2023

The F R I E N D S will host the 16th Annual Wiregrass Area Buddy Walk® on Saturday, March 16th! We're cheering them on as they work to reach their fundraising goal for this year's event!
Find out how you can show your support for the 16th Annual Wiregrass Area Buddy Walk® by visiting their Stride fundraising site: https://www.ds-stride.org/wiregrassbuddywalk.

11/10/2023

Good Luck to the ds-connex partner Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas celebrating the Dallas Buddy Walk® on Sunday, November 12th! We know they'll have a great time this weekend. Let's cheer them on! 🎉🎉🎉
Dallas Buddy Walk® https://www.ds-stride.org/dallasbuddywalk

11/08/2023

Congratulations to two most recent organizations to exceed their fundraising goal! 🎉🎉🎉
Down Syndrome Association of Brevard's Brevard Buddy Walk®
Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization's DownRight ExtraOrdinary Walk

11/07/2023

Henry's Helpers is the top fundraising team for the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas's Buddy Walk® and for all of ds-connex partner websites. Way to go, Henry and team. 🤩🤩🤩
You can show your support, and learn more about the , by visiting their Stride fundraising site: https://www.ds-stride.org/dallasbuddywalk.

11/03/2023

Good Luck to the ds-connex partners celebrating their walk events on Saturday, November 4th! We know they'll have a great time this weekend. Let's cheer them on! 🎉🎉🎉
Down Syndrome Association of Houston's Houston Buddy Walk® https://www.ds-stride.org/houstonbuddywalk
Down Syndrome Association of Brevard's Brevard Buddy Walk® https://www.ds-stride.org/brevardbuddywalk

11/02/2023

Congratulations to the following organizations who have exceeded their fundraising goal! 🤩🤩🤩
Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana's Acadiana Buddy Walk®
Down Syndrome Community of Greater Chattanooga's Chattanooga Buddy Walk®
Galveston - Houston Families Exploring Down Syndrome's Step Up for Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Association of South Texas's Walk & Stroll

11/02/2023

Team Jacob Hearts on Fire has exceeded their goal and is at the top spot on the DSAH - Down Syndrome Association of Houston's leaderboard for their Houston Buddy Walk®! Keep up the great work, Jacob and team! 🎉🎉🎉
To learn more about the Houston Buddy Walk®, please visit their Stride fundraising site: https://www.ds-stride.org/houstonbuddywalk.

11/01/2023

What a great day and fun video from our friends at the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization! 💙💛💙💛

10/31/2023

Wishing you a safe and fun Halloween! 🎃👻🎃

10/30/2023

Team Nora is the top fundraising team for the Down Syndrome Association of Brevard's Brevard Buddy Walk® on Saturday. We hope you have a wonderful time Nora and team. Let's cheer them on! 🤩🤩🤩
To learn more about the Brevard Buddy Walk®, please visit their Stride fundraising site: https://www.ds-stride.org/brevardbuddywalk.

10/27/2023

Koah's Krewe will be bringing the largest team for the Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana's Acadiana Buddy Walk® on Saturday. Koah will celebrate his first Buddy Walk® surrounded by family and friends! 😍😍😍
You can show your support, and learn more about the Acadiana Buddy Walk®, by visiting their Stride fundraising site: https://www.ds-stride.org/acadianabuddywalk.

10/27/2023

Good Luck to the ds-connex partners celebrating their walk events on Saturday, October 28th! We know they'll have a great time this weekend. Join us in cheering them on! 🥳🥳🥳
Down Syndrome Association of South Texas's DSASTX Walk & Stroll. https://www.ds-stride.org/walkandstrollsouthtexas
Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana's Acadiana Buddy Walk® https://www.ds-stride.org/acadianabuddywalk
Down Syndrome Community of Greater Chattanooga's Chattanooga Buddy Walk® https://www.ds-stride.org/chattanoogabuddywalk
Galveston - Houston Families Exploring Down Syndrome's Step Up for Down Syndrome https://www.ds-stride.org/ghfedsstepup
SANDS's Walk for Down Syndrome https://www.ds-stride.org/sandswalk

10/26/2023

Team Double Trouble, will celebrate the Galveston - Houston Families Exploring Down Syndrome's Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk this Saturday. Juan, Jose and team are currently the top fundraising team for the walk, way to go team! 🤩🤩🤩
You can show your support, and learn more about the GHFEDS Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk, by visiting their Stride fundraising site: https://www.ds-stride.org/ghfedsstepup.

10/25/2023

A big shout out to Team BLT, a 12 year team for SANDS's Walk for Down Syndrome. Lily and her team have exceeded their goal and is at the top of the leader board. Go Lily & team! 🤩🤩🤩
You can show your support, and learn more about the SANDS's Walk for Down Syndrome, by visiting their Stride fundraising site: https://www.ds-stride.org/sandswalk.

10/24/2023

Sweet Caroline is a first year team for the Down Syndrome Community of Greater Chattanooga's Chattanooga Buddy Walk®. Let's cheer Caroline and her team on for their first walk this weekend! 🥰🥰🥰
To learn more about the Chattanooga Buddy Walk®, please visit their Stride fundraising site: https://www.ds-stride.org/chattanoogabuddywalk.

10/23/2023

Congratulations to the following organizations who have exceeded their fundraising goal! 🎉🎉🎉
North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance's@ Triangle Buddy Walk®
clubtwentyone's Together is Better Walk
DSAG of East Tennessee's Knoxville Buddy Walk®
Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County's Step Up for Down Syndrome Celebration & Walk
Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society - Gcdss's GCDSS Down Syndrome Buddy Walk®
21 United's 21 United of Mississippi Buddy Walk®

10/23/2023

Dante's Extra Chromies will be bringing 134 team members for this Saturday's Walk & Stroll hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas. Dante and his team have the most team members and have exceeded their fundraising goal. Great job team! 🤩🤩🤩
To support and learn more about the DSASTX Walk & Stroll, please visit their fundraising website: https://www.ds-stride.org/walkandstrollsouthtexas.

10/20/2023

Team Iron Aiden currently holds the top spot on clubtwentyone's leaderboard for their Together is Better Walk & Celebration! Keep up the great work, Aiden and team! 😍😍😍
To learn more about the Together is Better Walk & Celebration, please visit their Stride fundraising site: https://www.ds-stride.org/club21walk.

10/20/2023

We're sending all our best to the ds-connex partners celebrating their walk events on Sunday, 10/22! We know they'll have a great time this weekend. Join us in cheering them on! 🤩🤩🤩
Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization's DownRight ExtraOrdinary Walk for Down Syndrome https://www.ds-stride.org/downrightextraordinary
North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance's Triangle Buddy Walk®
DSAG of East Tennessee's Knoxville Buddy Walk®
Grand Strand Down Syndrome Society's Grand Strand Buddy Walk®
21 United's 21 United of Mississippi Buddy Walk®

10/20/2023

Congratulations to the following organizations who have exceeded their fundraising goal! 💙💛💙💛
Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville's DSAJ 21st Annual Buddy Walk®
Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh's 29th Annual Pittsburgh Buddy Walk®
The 321 Society's 321 Society Buddy Walk®
The Arc of Greater Beaumont's Beaumont Buddy Walk®
Rio Grande Valley Down Syndrome Association's RGVDSA Step Up for Down Syndrome Awareness Walk

10/20/2023

Luna's Extraordinary League, will celebrate the Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Society's Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Buddy Walk® this Saturday. Luna and her team are currently the top fundraising team for the walk, way to go team! 😍😍😍
You can show your support, and learn more about the Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Buddy Walk®, by visiting their Stride fundraising site: https://www.ds-stride.org/coastalalabamabuddywalk.

10/19/2023

Good Luck to the ds-connex partners celebrating their walk events on Saturday, 10/21! We know they'll have a great time this weekend. Join us in cheering them on! 🎉🎉🎉

Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee's The Extra Mile https://www.ds-stride.org/theextramile
Friends - Down syndrome/Special needs's 7th Annual FRIENDS Buddy Walk® https://www.ds-stride.org/Friendsbuddywalk
Down Syndrome Association of Central California"s Step Up for Down Syndrome https://www.ds-stride.org/Stepupdsacc
Down Syndrome Association of Hampton Roads's Step Up for Down Syndrome Awareness Walk https://www.ds-stride.org/dsahrstepup
Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County's Step Up for Down Syndrome Celebration & Walk https://www.ds-stride.org/stepupdsnmc
Down Syndrome Foundation of SENM's Step Up for Down Syndrome https://www.ds-stride.org/senmstepupwalk
Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society - Gcdss's GCDSS Buddy Walk® https://www.ds-stride.org/gcdssbuddywalk
Down Syndrome Association of Delaware's 2023 Delaware Down Syndrome Walk https://www.ds-stride.org/delawaredswalk

10/19/2023

We're sending all our best to the ds-connex partners celebrating their walk events on Saturday, 10/21! We know they'll have a great time this weekend. Join us in cheering them on! 🤩🤩🤩
Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Society's Coastal Alabama Buddy Walk® https://www.ds-stride.org/coastalalabamabuddywalk
Rio Grande Valley Down Syndrome Association's RGVDSA Step Up for Down Syndrome Awareness Walk https://www.ds-stride.org/rgvdsastepup
The Arc of Greater Beaumont's 2023 Beaumont Buddy Walk® https://www.ds-stride.org/beaumontbuddywalk
clubtwentyone's Together is Better Walk & Celebration https://www.ds-stride.org/club21walk
GRADSA-Green River Area Down Syndrome Association's GRADSA Buddy Walk https://www.ds-stride.org/gradsabuddywalk
Down Syndrome Association of Maryland's DSAmd Step Up for Down Syndrome https://www.ds-stride.org/Stepupdsamd
Silicon Valley Down Syndrome Network - SVDSN's 19th Annual Bay Area Buddy Walk® https://www.ds-stride.org/buddywalkbayarea

10/18/2023

A big shout out to Team Emily Myers, a 16 year team for Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County's Step Up for Down Syndrome Celebration & Walk. Emily's team has exceeded their goal and is at the top of the leader board. Go Emily & team! 🤩🤩🤩
You can show your support, and learn more about the Step Up for Down Syndrome Celebration & Walk, by visiting their Stride fundraising site: https://www.ds-stride.org/stepupdsnmc.

10/16/2023

The Down Syndrome Association of Central California's Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk is this Saturday. Team Ava Fernandez, a 15 year team is at the top of the leadboard. Have a great time Ava and team!! 🥳🥳🥳

To learn more about the DSACC's Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk, please visit their Stride fundraising site: https://www.ds-stride.org/stepupdsacc.

10/14/2023

Team Dray's Big Steppers has exceeded their fundraising goal and is on the top of the leaderboard for 21 United's Buddy Walk®. Great job Dray and team, way to go! 🎉🎉🎉

You can show your support, and learn more about the 21 United's Buddy Walk, by visiting their Stride fundraising site: https://www.ds-stride.org/21unitedbuddywalk.

10/13/2023

We're sending a shout out to the ds-connex partners celebrating their walk events on Sunday, October 15th! We know they'll have a great time! 💙💛💙💛
Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh's 29th Annual Pittsburgh Buddy Walk® https://www.ds-stride.org/pghbuddywalk
Down Syndrome Family Connection's Bloomington Buddy Walk® https://www.ds-stride.org/buddywalkbloomington

10/13/2023

Team Jacob's Jammers is at the top of the leaderboard for the Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society - Gcdss's Buddy Walk®! Keep up the great work, Jacob and team! 🤩🤩🤩
To learn more about the GCDSS Buddy Walk®, please visit their Stride fundraising site: https://www.ds-stride.org/dsactbuddywalkhttps://www.ds-stride.org/gcdssbuddywalk.

10/12/2023

We're sending all our best to the ds-connex partners celebrating their walk events on Saturday, 10/14! We know they'll have a great time this weekend. Join us in cheering them on! 🤩🤩🤩

Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville's DSAJ 21st Annual Buddy Walk® https://www.ds-stride.org/dsajbuddywalk
Virginia Down Syndrome Association's 17th Annual Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K & Family Festival https://www.ds-stride.org/vdsastepup
East Texas Down Syndrome Group's 21st Annual East Texas Down Syndrome Walk https://www.ds-stride.org/easttexasdswalk
The 321 Society's 321 Society Buddy Walk® https://www.ds-stride.org/321societybuddywalk

10/12/2023

Hip Hip Harper Ray, a 6 year team for the Virginia Down Syndrome Association's 17th Annual Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K & Family Festival has the largest team with 60 members so far. Join us in cheering on Harper and her team for the walk on Saturday. ❤️❤️❤️
To learn more about the 17th Annual Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K & Family Festival, please visit their Stride fundraising site: https://www.ds-stride.org/vdsastepup.

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At ds-connex, we are committed to our COMMUNITY.

We share core values that support the rights of people with Down syndrome.
We have shared experiences with families meeting the needs of people with Down syndrome.
We support advocacy for our community public policy making.
We value the role of the volunteer.
We believe collaboration builds a stronger community.
We embrace the sharing of ideas to strengthen local impact.

We are passionate about OUTREACH.

We believe in an informed and accepting community.
We connect you with a broader audience of participants, volunteers and donors.
We assist you in strengthening relationships with supporters and advocates.
We support the promotion of walk events year round.
We help you attract and engage the next generation of supporters.
We engage local funders and and celebrities to endorse your Down syndrome walk.
We help you embrace the use of Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and others.

We are serious about FUNDRAISING.

We promote the use of an online fundraising system called Stride, developed exclusively for volunteers and organizations hosting community events.
We help you provide individuals and teams with a more effective way to recruit participants and receive donations.
We facilitate an increase in the average donations per team and total dollars raised.
We strive to reduce the time of staff and volunteers to coordinate event registration and promotion, and collection of donations.
We want to teach you how social media can best impact fundraising results.

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