The North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance is committed to helping our staff and their families, our community groups, partners, and the Down syndrome community to stay healthy by doing what we can to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19. To help mitigate the impact of this evolving public health issue, NCDSA’s physical offices will be closed until further notice. NCDSA staff will be working remotely to serve children and adults with Down syndrome in North Carolina and available 9am-5pm EST by phone, email, and virtual meetings. In the meantime, please be safe and stay healthy! Learn more about Covid-19 and Down syndrome. here.

Gala

2024 NCDSA Annual Gala
“Celebrating Community”

Join NCDSA as we “celebrate community” and work towards building an inclusive future.
To learn more about the Annual Gala, purchase tickets, browse, bid, and buy items or to make a donation; please visit our event site at GiveSmart
Together, WE ARE “Building An Inclusive Future”.

2024 Sponsorship Opportunities for the NCDSA Annual Gala

Join and sponsor NCDSA’s 2024 Annual Gala as we “celebrate community” and work towards
building an inclusive future for people with Down syndrome. Celebrate with a New Orleans Inspired
Dinner and Silent Auction.

Each year the NCDSA Annual Gala honors a Community Partner, Self Advocate, and Community Champion that have gone
above and beyond and given a little something extra to the Down syndrome community.
This year’s honorees are Kristen Burnette, Lindsay Holcombe, Gabi’s Pals, and Carolina Commercial Systems.

To become a sponsor please contact Dawn DeSoto at dawn@ncdsalliance.org or (984) 200-1193.

Triangle Buddy Walk

The Triangle Buddy Walk is NCDSA’s signature event, in which more than 1,600 people participate each year. The event is hosted in the fall and is celebrated around the world — each city having its own flair.

Eastern NC Buddy Walk

Estimated to have more than 1,500 people participate this year. The Eastern NC Buddy Walk is hosted in the spring and is celebrated around the world — each city having its own flair.

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Experience a night like no other! Wear your favorite Mardi Gras attire and join us for our Karaoke Star Search Competition, dinner, and dancing; all while raising funds for NCDSA’s programs. Come prepared to sing or donate to hear your friend, colleague, or table sing. The goal is to raise $60,000 to fund the Educational and Empowerment programs.

Conference

The North Carolina Down Syndrome Conference is designed to cover the lifespan of an individual with Down syndrome and be a valuable resource serving all audiences.

Advocacy Day

The North Carolina Down Syndrome community comes together annually for Down Syndrome Advocacy Day at the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh.

WDSD

Each year the NCSDA celebrates World Down Syndrome Day by hosting a reception at the Governor’s Mansion.

Triangle Buddy Walk

Eastern NC Buddy Walk

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Contact Us

Phone: (984) 200-1193 | Fax: (919) 788-3646
Email: info@ncdsalliance.org

P.O. Box 99562 • Raleigh NC 27624

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