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.
Walk with your family and friends (don’t forget to social distance!), you can go on a bike ride, a hike, dance, do yoga, rollerblade, swim or anything else you enjoy doing!
Date:
October 3 – 18, 2020
Location:
Virtual Event
Event Link: View Event Page
Sebastian Coloma’s mother, Sally, has been an educator working with children who have Down syndrome for over a decade. Sally’s passion has inspired Sebastian to dedicate this marathon run to her, and is raising funds for the Canadian Down Syndrome Society to support resources and awareness.
Date:
Saturday, October 24th, 2020
9:00am
Location:
Ottawa (Marathon Route on Event Page)
Event Link: View Event Page
Families, friends and community partners will walk together through their neighborhoods to raise money and awareness for Down Syndrome. This will be a virtual event so that we can practice social distancing to keep participants safe! We are all working to empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential through all stages of life by being active, vibrant leaders in advocacy, awareness, education and support within the Niagara community.
Date:
Sunday, September 27th, 2020
Location:
Anywhere You Can
Event Link: View Event Page
The Hamilton Walk for Down Syndrome – nicknamed THE WALK is our main Community Awareness and Fundraising event aimed to increase the level of awareness, understanding, and acceptance for Down syndrome within our community. They have our team pages set up as in previous years and it’s full steam ahead!
Date:
Sunday, September 27th, 2020
10:00am
Location:
Virtual Event
Register at the website below so a zoom invitation may be sent
Event Link: View Event Page
For the last 18 years, we have hit the pavement together to raise funds for WRDSS. Now in our 19th year, we will have to do things a little differently, but the goal to support those with Down syndrome in the community and their families remains the same.
Date:
Sunday, September 27th, 2020
4:00 PM
Location:
Virtual Event
Event Link: View Event Page