Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas

08/20/2026

Have you registered for the 2026 Dallas Buddy Walk®? The last day to register with a t-shirt is September 20. Complete details and deadlines for all our upcoming programs and events can be found in this week's newsletter at https://conta.cc/4xFsliq.

08/19/2026

***IMPORTANT BUDDY WALK® DEADLINE***
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER WITH A T-SHIRT
Link to register: https://charity.pledgeit.org/2026dallasbuddywalk

08/18/2026

What a night! Our Dads' BBQ Masterclass with Backyard Pitmasters was a total hit 🔥 From learning the secrets behind award-winning brisket to sampling burnt ends and brisket barbacoa street tacos, our dads got a real taste of what it takes to become backyard pitmasters themselves. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of food, fellowship, and hands-on learning (and to Backyard Pitmasters for sharing your expertise)!

Moms, don't worry, your turn is coming. Mark your calendars for our Moms Night Out this November! More details to come soon.

08/13/2026

We have 1 spot remaining in our Teen Cooking Class this September. Secure your spot in one of our many upcoming programs this fall. See full details and registration in this week's newsletter at https://conta.cc/45m6Nv8.

08/11/2026

Our August Supper Club was a blast! Our adults with Down syndrome rolled up their sleeves for a cooking class, and the smiles said it all. From chopping to stirring to (of course) tasting, everyone had so much fun learning new skills together.

Programs like this don't happen without you. Thank you to everyone whose generous donations make Supper Club possible.

Mark your calendars: we have a Youth and Teen Cooking Class coming up in September! Details and registration are a must, so visit our website to sign up: https://www.downsyndromedallas.org/calendar

08/10/2026

💙💛 The DSG is proud to support Buddy Up for Life Dallas! Will you join us in voting for Buddy Up Tennis Dallas as the Best Adapted Tennis Program in Texas for 2026? 🎾

🔗 To vote, simply click https://bit.ly/26bottvote, scroll down to the Adapted Tennis Program category, and select Buddy Up Tennis Dallas.

🗓 Voting runs through August 16.

Hi friends! Will you please take a few seconds to VOTE FOR BUDDY UP TENNIS DALLAS as the Best Adapted Tennis Program in Texas for 2026? To vote, simply click https://bit.ly/26bottvote, scroll down to the Adapted Tennis Program category, and select Buddy Up Tennis Dallas. Voting runs through August 16.

If you have already voted, thank you!

We help our Athletes with Down syndrome develop the self-esteem and confidence to succeed both on and off the court. We greatly appreciate your support!

To learn more or get involved, please visit Buddy Up for Life, Inc.

08/06/2026

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08/06/2026

The DSG is cooking up something fun this fall! This week's newsletter is full of new social opportunities for families in the early years, youth, teens, and adults. See the full details in this week's newsletter at https://conta.cc/4fHGhlO.

08/05/2026

🎉 Celebrating 20 Years of Jason Gradt, Jr.! 🎉

As we count down to Down Syndrome Awareness Month this October, the Down Syndrome Guild is proud to announce Jason Gradt, Jr. as our 2026 Dallas Buddy Walk® Honorary Chair — celebrating his 20th year of participation and the unwavering, contagious spirit he brings to our community!

To know Jason is to witness a personality that lights up a room. Whether he's dancing to Darius Rucker, flashing that famous smile, or making memories with friends and family, his joyful energy is magnetic. A proud graduate of Forney High School's Class of 2026, Jason is gearing up for his next chapter at Next Steps this fall.

Jason and his family are endlessly grateful to the friends and family who've supported him for two decades, and a special thank-you to Texas Materials for two years of generous corporate sponsorship. 💙

Join Jason and his team, The Jay Walkers, at the 2026 Dallas Buddy Walk®!
📅 Sunday, October 18
📍 Riders Field, Frisco
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (day-of registration opens at 10:45 AM outside the Home Plate Gate)

Can't make it in person? You can still support the Buddy Walk® and DSG programs with a donation of any amount. Click the link below to register or donate! 👇

https://charity.pledgeit.org/2026dallasbuddywalk

08/05/2026

📆 Tune in TOMORROW 8/5 at 12pm MT for our next presented by Glaukos, "Supporting Communication Development in Children with Down Syndrome: Partnering with Your Pediatrician," with Dr. Noemi Spinazzi of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.

During this informative webinar, you'll learn:
⚕️ The key medical and developmental factors that can influence a child's communication
❓ The important questions families should ask their pediatrician to help monitor developmental progress
🏡 Simple, effective strategies to encourage language development at home
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, healthcare professional, or educator, you'll leave with practical tools to better support children with Down syndrome on their communication journey.

Register today 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3zX1ylP
✅ FREE for GLOBAL Members
💙 $10 for non-Members