One chromosome in each pair comes from your father, the other from your mother.Down syndrome results when abnormal cell division involving chromosome 21 occurs. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.“Having a organisation to represent and support people with Down syndrome is important to me”If you would like support with making a donation, you can contact the state or territory Down syndrome association of your choice.You can find your state or territory association here.Contact us at info@downsyndrome.org.au for more information about donations.
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It is a privilege to serve babies with Down syndrome by providing support and guidance to their parents. Donations over $2 are tax deductible. A gift of securities provides significant benefits, such as:For more information regarding stock transfer please contact the NDSS Development Department at It is never too early to start planning. Please complete the fields below to make a donation. The Down Syndrome Community (“DSC”) is a registered 501(c)(3) organization serving the greater Seattle area. The Down Syndrome Federation relies on donations from supporters so that we can continue to provide much needed information, services and advocacy. This is money from people who support us.If you would like to make a donation, please click on the ‘donate’ button.You can choose if you want the money to go to Down Syndrome Australia or to your state or territory association.You can talk to someone about different ways of donating. However, if you have any questions regarding your pregnancy or your child's growth and development, talk with your doctor.Human cells normally contain 23 pairs of chromosomes. Interested in setting up a recurring donation? If you're at high risk of having a child with Down syndrome or you already have one child with Down syndrome, you may want to consult a genetic counselor before becoming pregnant.A genetic counselor can help you understand your chances of having a child with Down syndrome. And unfortunately, we cannot provide incentives or recognition for all donation levels.But just as those with Down syndrome are special despite their disability, a donation of any size given from the heart gets us one step closer to our goal regardless of its size. Three issues per year.Stay connected to your community. These complications can include:For people with Down syndrome, getting routine medical care and treating issues when needed can help with maintaining a healthy lifestyle.Life spans have increased dramatically for people with Down syndrome. Translocation Down syndrome. It's caused by a mistake in cell division during early development of the fetus.Translocation Down syndrome can be passed from parent to child. This means he or she has no signs or symptoms of Down syndrome, but can pass an unbalanced translocation on to children, causing Down syndrome in the children.Some parents have a greater risk of having a baby with Down syndrome.
Half the chromosomes come from the egg (the mother) and half come from the sperm (the father). A planned gift – whether it is designated to a specific program or unrestricted for use at the discretion of NDSS – may be made through a will or through a charitable gift plan.A bequest is a transfer of property by will – for example, cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, works of art, or antiques – to an individual or to a charitable organization.To make a gift to NDSS from your estate, you will need to sign a new will and suggest to your attorney that the following language be included:“I give, devise, and bequeath to the National Down Syndrome Society, 8 E 41st Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017, the sum of $_______ (or otherwise describe the gift or specify a percentage of the estate) to be used for its general purposes.”NDSS recommends that you consult with your legal and financial advisors before proceeding with any planned giving, and we would be delighted to explore planned giving options with you and encourage you to discuss the applications of planned giving approaches with your attorney or tax advisor.If you are interested in learning more about planning a gift to the National Down Syndrome Society, please contact the NDSS Development Department at NDSS Your Way is an online program geared towards independent fundraisers interested in raising money on behalf of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS).
Please contact both Merrill Lynch and the Down Syndrome Foundation to get more information and to ensure a smooth transfer of funds. Make a Donation. The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. You can choose whether you want your donation to go to a state and territory organisation or our national organisation. Note: For donations “in honor of” or “in memory of”, please indicate person’s name and other pertinent information (contact to acknowledge, etc) in the space provided on the donation form. If you would like support with making a donation, you can contact the state or territory Down syndrome association of your choice. We are grateful for your support in helping to ensure the growth and expansion the Down Syndrome Camp! Participants in this program create personalized fundraising web pages in support of an event or individual pursuit. If you would like to mail your donation, please send your check to: You can choose whether you want your donation to go to a state and territory organisation or our national organisation. Down Syndrome Foundation is a not-for-profit 501.c.3 organization that depends upon the generosity of individuals, foundations and corporations to support the Down Syndrome Camp.