(Annie Forts was born with Down syndrome in 1967. She has gone on to be a nationally recognized motivational speaker and advocate for the needs and rights of people with mental disABILITIES.)
Dear Alex's Family and Friends,
Step Up for Down Syndrome (SUDS) is the major fundraising event of the year for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis (DSAGSL). DSAGSL's mission is to benefit the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families through individual and family support, education, public awareness, and advocacy. This association has directly benefited our lives by providing us with access to resources, guiding us through an overwhelming amount of information so we can focus on what's most important and relevant, and connecting us with other beautiful families.
Aaron, Alex and I have formed a team to participate in this year's SUDS on June 3. Our team is called "Alex's Friends." In 2011, this event celebrated the many abilities of people with Down syndrome and hosted approximately 5,000 attendees. We're hoping to grow the number of attendees and donations so that DSAGSL can continue to extend its reach. We're asking for your help to make this year's event the best, yet.
We're simply asking you to - do what you can. There are many ways to get involved to support "Alex's Friends."
The first, is join the team! We'd love to have you join us on Sunday, June 3, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. The day starts with opening activities/check in, followed by a one mile walk, lunch, music and dancing and finishes with the closing ceremony. I promise you that the day will touch your life and leave you with a new perspective.
The second way to get involved is to donate. Again, we're simply asking you to do what you can. Anything you can offer will make a difference. You can donate by visiting our website (link below) or send a check to Aaron Weisenborn (we will compile all cash donations and write a single check made payable to DSAGSL). Our address is 12115 Old Big Bend Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122.
Next, you can fundraise with your own networks. Expand your reach to benefit DSAGSL. Pass it on.
Lastly, and most importantly, learn something new about Down syndrome and share it with another person. At 9 months old, Alex sits up on his own, rolls over both ways, eats and drinks by himself, says a lot of words we don't understand and love to hear, loves to dance, plays with his Schnauzers, and gives the best hugs. Sounds pretty typical, huh. He works very hard to learn new things and has proven to be very focused and independent.
Thank you, for doing what you can. We are so blessed that God made Alex especially for us. He belongs to an amazing family and has amazing friends.
Love,
The A Team
Aaron, Aimee and Alex
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