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Go21

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!”

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Go21 Is Our Movement

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.

Go21’s Three Outcomes

Builds 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.

Raises Awareness

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.

Fundraises

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.

Upcoming Go21 Events

Go21 In Your Community

Why should your community have a Go21 event?

  • Go21 is a flexible event model. You are not restricted to hold Go21: Walk for Down Syndrome Awareness. If you think your community will be better served through a hockey tournament, yoga workshop, or anything else that promotes action and activity, Go21 can be modelled to suit your event’s needs.
  • Go21 offers more support. Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) will be able to offer more for the event before, during, and after in the way of merchandise, communications, and advertising.
  • Go21 maintains brand consistency. Everything will be branded with the CDSS red and black colours and asterisk that represent Down syndrome in Canada. Go21 is also consistent with existing CDSS initiatives.
  • Go21 is cost effective. You will be able to keep a greater share of the funds raised in your own community, as well be able to spend less on the event. More resources and support will be given to supporting people with Down syndrome in Canada!