Go21 is a celebration of Down syndrome. Like how spectators in a sport yell “Go! Team! Go!”, we are celebrating our community with this name: “Go 21!”
Go21 is all about positive momentum for people with Down syndrome and their families in Canada. 21 refers to the extra chromosomal material from the 21st chromosome that determines if a person has Down syndrome. The Down syndrome community identifies with 21 as a unique number that stands out.
Go21 can also be a Golf Tournament For Down Syndrome Awareness or a Bowl-a-thon For Down Syndrome Awareness. But wherever you go in your community or across the country, when you see the Go21 banner flying, then you will know that you are supporting a person with Down syndrome in your community.
There is strength in “Go”. There is advancement in “Go”. There is strength and advancement in the Down syndrome community. Go21 is our community.
The event is a fair or festival-style event that has activities for people of all ages. It is a safe place for people with Down syndrome and their families to make friends, build networks, and strengthen their community.
The event is a great opportunity to learn more about people with Down syndrome, their challenges, and their accomplishments. The event encourages dialogue about all aspects of Down syndrome.
Supporting the walk ensures CDSS is able to fund the resources necessary for teaching and educating expecting parents of children with Down syndrome, helping self advocates find education and employment opportunities, and distribution of materials to schools.
The Go21 event is the DSA-NCR’s single biggest fundraiser of the year. This funding is crucial for our association to continue to organize events and support our membership with resources and services.
There will be music and fun for the kids including Big Sky Ranch and our wonderful farm friends!
Date:
Saturday, September 28th, 2019
10:00am – activities, treats, and an official warm up
11:00am – walk begins
Location:
Andrew Haydon Park
3169 Carling Ave
Ottawa, Ontario
Event Link: View Event Page
Down Syndrome Niagara is a parent volunteer driven organization. Families, friends and community partners will walk together through the trails of Heartland Forest to raise money and awareness for Down syndrome.
Join us for food, entertainment, bouncy castles, train rides, face painting, photo booth and so much more!
Date:
Sunday, September 29th, 2019
9:00am – 2:00pm
Location:
Heartland Forest
8215 Heartland Forest Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2H 0L5
Event Link: View Event Page
The Hamilton Walk for Down Syndrome—nicknamed THE WALK, is our main community fundraising event. Your generous contribution will help families and their children in our community with essential programs and supports that will help to enhance their lives.
Date:
Sunday September 29th, 2019
8:30am – 12:00pm (walk starts at 11:00am)
Location:
Bayfront Park
200 Harbour Front Drive
Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 1C8
Event Link: View Event Page
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