Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida

10/14/2026

How does your love one express pain? Do they have a high threshold for pain? What else do you observe?

Previously, it was thought that people with Down syndrome had a higher pain tolerance and/or did not perceive pain. However, more recent research has disproven that idea.

🔹People with Down syndrome can and do feel pain.
🔹It may take them longer to recognize that they are in pain.
🔹People with Down syndrome may have difficulty communicating that they are in pain or identifying where in their body they feel pain.
🔹It is important to watch for behavior changes or other signs that a person with Down syndrome may be in pain.

Brian Chicoine, MD, shares more about pain in people with Down syndrome in the article linked below.
🔗 https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resources/pain/

10/14/2026

🎶💖 October Moms’ Night Out! Join us for a fun evening of live music with United Groove at ✨ Judson’s Live at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts!

😎🎷 You might recognize the saxophonist! He’s fellow FOUNDATION dad James Johnson, father to Tehillah and husband to Doreen! 💙

📅 Wednesday, October 21st
🕖 Show starts at 7:00 PM
📍 Judson’s Live | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

🎟️💕 A Special Discount for Our Moms! The FOUNDATION will cover $20 of your ticket cost, so you’ll pay only $10! 🙌✨

This special offer is made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters of the 2026 Tour of Champions Bowl-A-Thon. We’re so excited to offer this opportunity to our amazing moms! 💖

📝 REGISTER HERE:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mno-bat/event/mnojudsons/

🎧 Want to hear United Groove? Check out their music here! 🎶👇
https://www.youtube.com/

✨ Grab your spot for a wonderful night of music, connection, and fun! 🥂💃

10/14/2026

📢LAST CHANCE 🚨 TO WIN TWO TICKETS TO UNIVERSAL HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS! 🎃🎢👻

Have extra fun while supporting an amazing cause? 🎳 Every donation counts, and now, your fundraising could get you to Halloween Horror Nights!

Here’s how it works: From October 2–14:
🎟️ Every $25 donated to a team = 1 entry for the donor.
🎟️ Team Captains earn 1 entry for every $100 donated to their team.

That means YOU can donate, earn an entry, and help your team get closer to its goal! 🙌🔥 The more your team raises, the more entries you can earn!

So share your team page, ask your friends and family to donate, and get fundraising! Every dollar helps your team make a bigger impact, and you could end up enjoying Universal Halloween Horror Nights! 🎃👻

💚 Donate Here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/tourofchampions2027/

10/14/2026

Down Syndrome Awareness Celebration spotlight goes to Maddie! 🏐🩷

10/14/2026

Did you know... 🤔 A single palm crease appears in about 1 in every 30 people and is typically not linked to any medical condition. However, it is more commonly found in individuals with certain medical conditions, including Down syndrome.
For more information, check out this link: https://www.nicklauschildrens.org/conditions/down-syndrome
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10/13/2026

🏴‍☠️ Club 321! Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure! 🦜⚓ Join us on Sunday, October 18, from 2–5 PM for an exciting afternoon at Pirates Dinner Adventure! 🍽️

📍 Location:Pirates Dinner Adventure
6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
💙 Member Cost: Just $14! The FOUNDATION is covering $30 of the $44 admission cost thanks to the generosity of our 2026 Tour of Champions Bowl-A-Thon donors and supporters. 🙌
📣 Please note: This is a drop-off event for Club 321 members in middle school through high school, up to age 22.

🎟️ Register here:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/321-2023/event/club321pirates/

10/13/2026

Down Syndrome Awareness Celebration spotlight goes to Matthew! 💙🏊

10/13/2026

💎✨Brushfield spots resemble tiny flecks of gold or diamonds in the iris, adding a touch of magic to our members' eyes! These small, white or grayish-brown spots appear on the edges of the iris due to the accumulation of connective tissue. They are named after Dr. Thomas Brushfield, who first described them in 1924.
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10/12/2026

🎥 WATCH THE VIDEO, then ask yourself: What do your expectations make possible?
https://youtu.be/oqByug2Nidk?si=8goAbqtMwYOlrqdy

When we believe in someone’s potential, we can help open the door to opportunities that allow them to grow, dream, work, play, and succeed.
Your support of the FOUNDATION’s Bowl-A-Thon helps create those opportunities for people with Down syndrome. 🎳💚https://dsfflorida.org/bowl-a-thon-1

Believe When POTENTIAL is given OPPORTUNITY, the outcome is SUCCESS.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/12/2026

Happy Birthday, Margarita!🎉 Help us celebrate Margarita Manon, our wonderful Mental Health Counselor! 🥳
Your passion for helping others reminds us how important mental health is and how much it matters for our families and members to feel heard, valued, and supported.

We’re grateful to have you as part of The FOUNDATION Team!