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DSPNT’s purpose is to support people with Down syndrome, their families, and communities, in reaching their full potential.
iCan Bike 2015
DSPNT Presents: Dr. Libby Kumin
Rick’s Wrap Up
In Loving Memory of Jonathan Boyd
2015 North Texas Buddy Walk
A Generous Donation
DSPNT Out and About
Save the Dates
Calendar
Resources
April 2015
iCAN BIKE CAMP 2015
The Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for iCan Shine Bike Camp! This year’s camp will be held the week of June 15th. – June 19th.
We currently have four sessions available at the following times:
8:30 – 9:45 am
11:40 – 12:55 pm
2:00 – 3:15 pm
3:35 – 4:50 pm
The fee to attend camp is $150.00, we do have a limited number of scholarships available. This program fills very quickly, if you are interested in participating ACT FAST!
Please contact Elizabeth Hammond at (817) 390-2970 or via email at [email protected] for more information.
RICK’S WRAP UP
WOW...March was a great month for DSPNT and while we have much to celebrate we also know there is so much more to accomplish within the Down syndrome community and the communities in which we all live. March started out with a bang as myself and board members, Heather Landeros, Saqib Mujtaba , Cory Boggess, and Sarah Blackwall attended the DSAIA leadership conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. While Las Vegas seems like a fun city to be in, DSAIA kept us very busy with various breakout sessions and networking opportunities geared towards leadership and managing an effective Ds organization from both a staff and board perspective. We all came back with lots of great ideas and contacts in order to make our own partnership even better. Not long after the conference we hosted a New Parents Brunch and had seven new families attend this event. As you all know, these new parent meetings are to introduce and welcome new families to our organization, but even more importantly, they are to comfort and support new parents with little ones who have Ds and let them know they are not alone in the journey ahead. What a privilege it is to be there for these new families! Towards the end of March we all kicked it up a notch in celebration of WDSD. Not only did we have a great venue for our balloon release and dance at Northwood Church but we all made the world take notice (literally) as we lit up the Dallas skyline in our blue and yellow colors in order to generate awareness for Ds. Other great landmarks such as the Empire State Building were also lit up to celebrate 3/21. All in all I believe we had landmarks throughout the U.S, Canada, and even Australia participate. I for one cannot wait until next year as we build off our momentum in 2015. In the next several months we are going to be very active with various events such as our seminar with Dr. Libby Kumin, our DADS golf tournament, iCan Bike camp, swim party, annual conference and of course Buddy Walk. In addition to these events, our Board of Directors is working on some very exciting and new initiatives for DSPNT that I can't wait to share...when the time is right, so in the mean time please make sure you stay connected to our web site and social media and always know my door, email, and phone are always open to your suggestions, concerns, and feedback. As always, thank you for your support and I hope you have a blessed Easter weekend which is right around the corner.
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF JONATHAN BOYD
It is with great sadness that we inform you that DSPNT & Club 321 member Jonathan Boyd passed away on March 7, 2015. He was 26 years old. Born on April 25, 1988, in Fort Worth, Jonathan was a lifelong resident of Cowtown, as well as an active member of Stadium Drive Baptist Church. A 2010 graduate of North Crowley High School, he was a fan of the Crowley ISD sports teams. He was a sports fan who, like many fellow Texans, reveled in Friday night high school football games, often attending games with his dad. He was a huge fan of WWE Wrestling, collecting action figures and watching programs of his favorites, Kane and Undertaker. As a sports fan, he also rooted for many local teams, including the Baylor Bears and the Dallas Cowboys. He not only watched sports, but competed in the Texas Special Olympics, excelling in state competitions in bowling, basketball, and several track and field sports. After high school he attended Green Oaks School until his death. He was a Christian, a Boy Scout, and an immediate friend to anyone who crossed his path. He loved to joke around, make anyone laugh, and give the biggest hugs. He also loved his "puppy," Sidney, a 12-year-old black labrador.
We send our deepest condolences to Jonathan’s family. He will be deeply missed.
MEET THE MYERS FAMILY
As many of you know, DSPNT provides a New Parent Basket with various books and gifts to our new families. We recently received the following letter from the Myers family to our President Misty Holmes:
I read about your family in Thrive magazine and wanted to let you know about my eight year old daughter's gift bags. Sophia puts together two books, Gifts
and Gifts 2 by Kathryn Lynard Soper, along with new, safe baby toys into gift bags and our neighbor who is a NICU nurse, takes them to
Children's Medical Center in Dallas. After reading the article written about your family she wanted to contact you so she could donate the 16
gift bags that she has ready to the Parents First Call Program.
This picture is Sophia and her sister, Georgie who is about to turn 6 in March. Georgie is holding one of the bags.
Thanks,
Andreanna Myers
We are so appreciative of Sophie’s generosity. Donations like these are what allows DSPNT to provide top notch services to new families. To find out how you can make a donation, please contact us at (817) 390-2970.
MEET THE MYERS FAMILY
Our New Parent Brunch Lindy Linville had a blast at our WDSD celebration
Bank of America Plaza 3/21/15 Our Balloon Release
on 3/21/15
DSPNT OUT AND ABOUT
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10 Club 321 Just Foolin’ Green Oaks School 6:30 pm
11 Connor’s Car Show Keller Town Hall 11:00 am
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14 D.A.D.S. Meeting Cooper’s BBQ 6:30 pm
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17 Mom’s Night Out Fish City Grill 6:30 pm
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19 DSPNT Play Date The Little Gym Burleson 5:00 pm
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23 DSPNT Play Date Gymboree Southlake 6:00 pm
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Club 321 Pizza & Game Night 6:30 pm
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Notes: DON’T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MAY 9, 2015 FOR DR. LIBBY KUMIN
Resources D.A.D.S. is a community of fathers of children who have Down syndrome who come together to share insights and experiences, and who want to help create a better environment for their children with Down syndrome as well as for their typically developing children. The group meets monthly on Tuesdays at Cooper’s BBQ. The next D.A.D.S. meeting is April 14th. For more information or to RSVP, contact Patrick Bierle at [email protected]
Mom’s Night Out is every third Friday of the month! Mom’s Night Out will be meeting on April 17, 2015 at Fish City Grill located at 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd. Arlington, Texas 76018 . For more information, or to RSVP please email [email protected]
La Asociacion Sindrome de Down del Norte de Texas ofrece recursos y apoyo a personas con syndrome de down y sus familias. Para mas informacion: Favor de contactar a Liliana D. Rueda y [email protected]
Club321 is our Adult Social Club! Send an email to [email protected] for more information!
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Green Oaks Summer Camp is designed for individuals from age seven through adult with
Down syndrome and similar intellectual disabilities. We will use a bible school curriculum for both camps that will be supplemented with many other fun activities. Pre-registration is required for all campers! Week one- "Gotta Move!" is June 15-June 19 and week two- "SonSpark Labs" is July 20-July 24. Early registration through April 30 is $170 per week. Participants may register for one or both weeks, as desired. For more information, email [email protected] or call 817-861-5000.