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The DSAR provides advocacy and recreational activities for individuals with Down syndrome as well as educational opportunities and support for their families, caregivers, and the professionals who provide medical, therapeutic, and instructional services.

08/13/2026

🍦 Ice Cream Social is coming soon! 🍦

Join DSAR on Friday, August 21st at 6:00 PM at St. James Episcopal Church for our August Social Hour!

Enjoy ice cream, friendship, and time together with the DSAR community. We hope to see you there!

08/12/2026

Help Us Recruit Buddy Walk Service Vendors!

Do you know an organization that serves individuals with Down syndrome and their families? Help us invite them to be a Service Vendor at our 2026 Buddy Walk on October 3rd!

Service Vendors receive a table FREE of charge to share information about resources, programs, and services that could benefit the individuals and families we serve.

Vendors are encouraged to offer a fun activity at their booth to help attract attendees, but activities are not required.

We’ve made it easy for you to help! An email and social media template is available at the link below that you can use to reach out to organizations you think would be a great fit.

Find templates here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/ay3nisy490/pages/toolkit

Interested organizations can visit our Buddy Walk website, click the Service Vendor tab for more information, then click Register and select Service Vendor.

Know an organization that should participate? Share this post or send them our Service Vendor invitation template!

Visit the link below to view all things Buddy Walk and to register: https://charity.pledgeit.org/DSAR2026BuddyWalk

Together, we can make the 2026 Buddy Walk our best one yet! 💙💛

08/07/2026

We Need Your Help! Buddy Walk 2026 is Coming!

We're looking for our DSAR community to help us recruit sponsors and raffle/silent auction donations!

Do you know a local business, organization, or individual who may be willing to support Buddy Walk? Help us make a connection! We're looking for sponsors as well as donations of gift cards, items, experiences, services, and more for our raffle and silent auction.

Your help allows us to make Buddy Walk a fun, inclusive celebration while raising funds to support DSAR programs and services.

**Also, don't forget to register by September 1!** Registering by this date helps ensure we have the correct T-shirt size for you.

📅 October 3, 2026 | 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 Mountain View Elementary School
🚶 Buddy Walk begins at 1:30 PM

Visit the link below to view all things Buddy Walk and to register: https://charity.pledgeit.org/DSAR2026BuddyWalk

Together, we can make the 2026 Buddy Walk our best one yet! 💙💛

08/06/2026

🍨 Cool treats. Great friends. Lots of fun! 🍨

Our August DSAR Social Hour is going to be an Ice Cream Social! Join us for an evening filled with laughter, connection, and of course—ice cream!

📅 August 21st
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 St. James Episcopal Church

Come hang out with your DSAR friends and enjoy a sweet evening together!

08/02/2026

🎉 Today's the day!

Join us at 1:00 PM at Troutville Park for the 2026 Journey of Hope Picnic. Meet the Pi Kappa Phi cyclists, enjoy lunch, and spend the afternoon with the DSAR community as we celebrate inclusion and disability awareness.

📍 Troutville Park
🕐 1:00 PM

Last-minute registration: https://www.dsar.org/event-details/journey-of-hope-picnic

We can't wait to see you there!

07/31/2026

🚴 Sunday is the 2026 Journey of Hope Picnic!

We're excited to welcome the Pi Kappa Phi cyclists as they arrive in our community during their cross-country Journey of Hope ride.

Join us for food, fellowship, and a chance to celebrate disability awareness and inclusion together.

📅 August 2, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Troutville Park

There's still time to register: https://www.dsar.org/event-details/journey-of-hope-picnic

07/30/2026

🎉 It takes a village to make the DSAR Buddy Walk happen—and we need YOUR help!

As we prepare for our 2026 Buddy Walk on October 3, we're looking for community members, families, and local businesses to help make this year's event unforgettable.

Here's how you can get involved:

🎈 Join the Buddy Walk Planning Committee
Help us organize activities, coordinate details, and bring new ideas to life before event day.

🎁 Donate a Raffle or Silent Auction Item
Gift cards, themed baskets, tickets, merchandise, experiences, and services are all greatly appreciated. Every donation helps support DSAR programs throughout the year.

🤝 Become an Event Sponsor
Show your community support while helping us celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and raise funds for programs that make a difference.

Whether you have an hour to volunteer, an item to donate, or a business interested in sponsoring, we'd love to hear from you!

Visit the link below to view all things Buddy Walk and to register: https://charity.pledgeit.org/DSAR2026BuddyWalk

Together, we can make the 2026 Buddy Walk our best one yet! 💙💛

07/27/2026

Missed our Project Lifesaver webinar? We've got you covered!

The recording of our presentation featuring **Nora Firestone** from **Project Lifesaver** and **Timothy Young** from the **Roanoke City Sheriff's Office** is now available to watch.

Learn about wandering prevention, safety planning, and resources for individuals with Down syndrome and other cognitive conditions—whenever it's convenient for you.

Watch the recording here:

https://conta.cc/4wgnDr9

07/26/2026

⏰ One week until the 2026 Journey of Hope Picnic!

📅 August 2, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Troutville Park

Register today: https://www.dsar.org/event-details/journey-of-hope-picnic

07/24/2026

🎄 **Tomorrow's the Day!** 🎄

Don't miss **3 Balloons' Christmas in July** happening **tomorrow from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM!**

Shop a fantastic selection of **Christmas books** for just **$1, $3, and $5**, browse hundreds of children's books, and discover unique handmade gifts created by talented adults with developmental disabilities.

By shopping at **3 Balloons**, you're supporting a local nonprofit that provides meaningful employment opportunities while promoting inclusion and celebrating the talents of individuals with developmental disabilities.

📅 **Tomorrow**
🕙 **10:00 AM–5:00 PM**

Come out, find some great deals, and support an incredible mission. We hope to see you there!

Address

P. O. Box 4683
Roanoke, VA
24015

Telephone

(540) 772-6460

Website

http://dsar.org/, https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DPNL5N6G9XS9C

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