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Jessica Allegar
8/3/1978
HunterBond
8/5/2006
Dani Taraba
8/7/2006
Oliver Ewing
8/11/2008
Justin Keener
8/13/2005
William Champlin III
8/14/2006
Hailee Joy
8/16/2008
Mallory Sheffler
8/24/2007
Gabrielle Radar
8/25/2008
Ke'Aira Faulkner-Ransaw
8/25/1995
Sydney Takas
8/27/2005 |
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Derek Hiscox
Calli Kowach
Hannah Roberts
Michelle Collins
Christa Thomas
Laurie Brockway
In memory of Dorothy Kijowski &John and Helen Bernat:
Judy and Don Nogay |
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Office Hours:
August
Tuesday - Friday
10:00am - 1:00pm
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Welcome, to our newest members!
Mason Derry
Professionals
Levon Hudson
Linda Witmer
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What is the Buddy Wall?
An area where you and your family can brag a little (or a lot) by creating a poster that tells a story about YOU!Things that can be included on your poster include: family photos, pictures with friends and family, awards, achievements, etc...
Where is the Buddy Wall?
The posters will be on display at the Shops at Boardman Park the day of the Buddy Walk and then will be in the windows of the DSAV Center for Success through National Down Syndrome Awareness month in October.
How do I participate?
Create your Poster on white, blue or yellow poster board no larger than 24" x 36"and bring it to the DSAV office during t-shirt pick-up week August 9th-12th.
What if I have questions?
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Thank you to the Salem Kiwanis for inviting the DSAV to speak. We are grateful for your continued support of our vision and mission.
Derek Hiscox & Michele Jones |
Center for Success activities
Goodie Bag Stuffing Day!
 Girl Scout Silver Award Project
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Thank you to our Buddy Walk Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze Sponsors!
Your donations help us provide programs, resources, medical services and hope to families in Eastern Ohio and Western Pa.
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Dear Members & Friends,
As you can imagine, it's been extremely busy at the DSAV Center for Success as we prepare for Buddy Walk of the Valley 2010.
How exciting it has been to watch the thermometer grow and Teams be added. As I write this, we have 43 Teams signed up and almost 1,200 walkers registered!
Details on Buddy Walk t-shirt pick up days are below, along with a schedule of the days events! We are so excited to have so much great entertainment at this year's walk. Great food, terrific entertainment, fun activities...what more could you want for a family summer event?
Thank you to all the volunteers who came out for the Basket wrapping and Goodie Bag stuffing days. The place was hoppin', but we sure accomplished alot.
We are also grateful to Girl Scout Cadet Troop 889 from Warren for choosing the DSAV as their Silver Award Project. The thumbprint cards are beautiful and we look forward to creating & selling more.
Once the Buddy Walk of the Valley is over, DSAV keeps moving. Look for us in the Medical & Health building at the Canfield Fair. Our Border's Benefits day will take place in September, be sure to shop and use the certificate in your Buddy Walk goodie bag. Our Orlando Getaway raffle will continue with the winner being drawn at our annual Costume Party at Creekside Gardens in October.
I look forward to seeing many of you at the DSAV Buddy Walk of the Valley in just two weeks. Be sure to come up and say hello!
~Kelly |
Buddy Walk Update |
 Buddy Walk Updates
T-shirt Pick Up Days: Tues., Aug. 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Wed., Aug. 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm & 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thurs., Aug. 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm & 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Please be sure to pick up your shirts during these pick up hours. We are not able to accommodate special pick up days or times or hand them out at the registration tables at the walk.
Be sure to bring your Buddy Wall Posters when you pick up your t-shirts. We won't be able to display them if we don't get them by Thursday.
Schedule of Events:
- Music throughout the day with Richie D.
- Basket Raffles through out day
- Bouncers & Dunk Tank throughout the day
- 9 foot stiltwalker throughout the day
9:00am - Registration begins
9:00am - 501st Legion meet & greet (official costumed Star Wars Storm Troopers & Imperial forces)
9:15-9:45am - The Youngstown Connection performs
9:45 - 10:15 Greeting, Top Team announcements
10:15 - Warm up with Chris Ellks and ZUMBA©
10:30 - Kick off and walk
11:00 - 12:00 - Right Hand © concert
12:15 - Basket Raffle Drawings
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National Photo Gallery |
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The i have a voice traveling gallery is a collection of beautifully shot portraits of children and adults with Down syndrome that captures their wisdom, their strength, their very essence.
Through the artful photography and moving first person accounts featured in this project, GiGi's Playhouse seekd to capture the beauty, depth and essence of individuals with Down syndrome while spreading positive awareness about the diagnosis.
Created by GiGi's Playhouse in partnership with the Chicago-based ideas company BAGBY and Photogrpher Thomas Balsamo, the gallery made its Chicago debut in April 2008. But that is only where the stories begin.
DSAV is proud to be hosting this inspirational gallery in the Mahoning Valley from July 27th through August 23rd!
Be sure to see it at one of these great locations!
July 27th - August 13th
Eastwood Mall Food Court corridor
August 14th
Buddy Walk of the Valley - Shops at Boardman Park
August 15 - August 23rd
Souther Park Mall - in front of Macy's
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 BUDDY WALK ® |
BUDDY WALK ® OF THE VALLEY 2010
There is still time to make plans and attend the DSAV Buddy Walk of the Valley 2010!
On line registration will be open until August 11th and there will be walk-up registration starting at 9:00am the day of the walk.
T-shirts are first come first serve after August 1st.
Goal
$75,000
Raised
$57,024
43 Teams
1199 Walkers |  |
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Canfield Fair |
Taking the DSAV vision and mission to thousands of people...
...with some fun and freebies along the way!
The DSAV will have a table in the Medical & Health building at the 164th Canfield Fair from Wednesday, Sept. 1st through Monday, Sept. 6th.
We will have the "Low Tone Zone" where fair goers can attempt certain activities with simulated low muscle tone. Plenty of DSAV giveaways too.
THANK YOU to all who will be volunteering at the DSAV table. Your tickets, instructions and a map will be mailed in mid-August. |
Borders Benefit Days |
Look in your Buddy Walk goodie bag for the Borders benefit Days coupon with special UPC code. Take the certificate to ANY participating Borders in the country on Sepember 11th and 12th and up to 25% of your purchase will go to the DSAV!
Copy and give one to all your family and friends. Scan and e-mail it, place it on your Facebook page...get it to as many people in as many places as you can and then start shopping!
Thank you to Billy Griffith for setting this program up for the DSAV!
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Orlando Get-A-Way raffle |
Orlando, Florida Get-A-Way
DSAV is happy to offer an Orlando get-a-way package raffle through October 24th.
This terrific package includes:
6 night/7day Orlando resort stay
2 round trip Allegiant Air tickets
4 one day Walt Disney World Park Hopper Passes
Tickets are $10 each
On sale through October 24th.
Tickets on sale at Buddy Walk of the Valley
Winning ticket will be drawn at the DSAV costume party on October 24th at Creekside Gardens.
Winner need not be present.
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NEW DSAV Store |
 Want to show your DSAV support?
Offering a variety of clothing and accessory items, this is the place to purchase DSAV logo items and show your support year-round.
Just some of what is available:
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polo shirts
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fleece items
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hats
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golf towels
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blankets
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aprons
A portion of every sale helps to fund the DSAV mission and vision! Thank you! |
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Our vision is for people with Down syndrome to be active participants in a fully inclusive society.
Our Mission is to provide support, advocacy resources, education and opportunity for those with Down syndrome and their families.
Our Core Values
The DSAV fosters a climate which encourages independence, support, advocacy and opportunity for all individuals with Down syndrome.
We strive to represent the needs of people with Down syndrome and their families to improve quality of life, preserve rights and advance their interests thereby enhancing their status as citizens and enabling maximum independence and participation in the community.
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