I have chosen Down Syndrom Ireland (DSI) as my charity because they do amazing work for people with Down syndrome. Having an uncle with Down syndrome, I understand the importance of the developments they are making which benefit people like him every day.
The money I raise will go towards the fo...
I have chosen Down Syndrom Ireland (DSI) as my charity because they do amazing work for people with Down syndrome. Having an uncle with Down syndrome, I understand the importance of the developments they are making which benefit people like him every day.
The money I raise will go towards the following --
DSI's new 3-year Education Programme which includes Upskilling and Personal Development Programmes for teenagers and young adults with Down syndrome.
The development of Latch On, DSI's literacy programme which is being developed with a number of organisations and institutions so that DSI can increase the number of people with Down syndrome that are in employment. Currently only 1% of people with Down syndrome are employed. DSI are working hard to ensure that there are more opportunities out there providing jobs and thereby increasing quality of life for those with Down syndrome.
Less than 8% of DSI’s overall income comes from grants and State funding. To continue providing their essential services, the remaining income needs to be raised through public fundraising efforts just like this.
Vhi Womens mini marathon For Down Syndrome Ireland
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Donation summary
Total raised:
€535
Offline donations
€0
Online donations
€535
About the Cause
Down Syndrome Ireland
Established in 1971, the organisation was built upon campaigning, advocating, fundraising and celebrating the lives of people with Down syndrome. Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) is the voice of people with Down syndrome and their families throughout Ireland. The charity has over 3,500 members with 25 branches nationwide.
Down Syndrome Ireland provides ‘all-through-life’ support services to people with Down syndrome with specialists in the areas of new parents,&n