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TVDSA is a NDSS Affiliate

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2008 Buddy Walk
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NEWS FLASH

The 2009 Picnic will be held on July 8th
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WHAT'S NEW!

2009 TVDSA
BUDDY WALK

Our next Buddy Walk is right around the corner and we are in need of volunteers for every aspect of the event.

It is never too early to get involved. Join the Google Group to get info about helping out with this great event.

The 2009 TVDSA Buddy Walk will be held on Saturday, October 10th

Check out the pictures from the 2008 TVDSA Buddy Walk HERE

Down Syndrome
By the Numbers

1 - Down syndrome is the number one chromosomal birth defect.

1862 - The year that Dr. John Langdon Down first characterized Down syndrome.

21 - The number of the chromosome normally affected by Down syndrome.

1959 - The Year that Dr. Jerome Lejeune discovered that it was an extra 21st chromosome that caused Down syndrome

3 - The number of chromosome 21 copies most people with Down syndrome have.

95 - The approximate percentage of people with Down syndrome that have the Trisomy 21 type.

350,000 - The number of people in the United States living with Down syndrome.

56 - The average number of years a typical person with Down syndrome will live.

100 - The percentage of people with Down syndrome that are capable of leading full, productive lives.

1001 - The number of ways that you can help raise awareness and include individuals with Down syndrome in everyday life.

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26th Annual TVDSA Picnic

The Treasure Valley Down Syndrome Association Presents

The 26th Annual TVDSA Picnic

The Picnic is on July 8th, 2009 at 6:30 PM

Everyone is invited to meet and greet members and have fun. It doesn't matter if you are a member yet, come on out and meet people and learn about TVDSA.

Les and Donnis Mager have generously offered their facility to us again this year. For anyone who has attended before this means FUN! They are located at 4090 McDermott Rd. Nampa ID 83687

You can create a map to their location from your house by clicking HERE and entering your address.

TVDSA will provide plates, tableware, water and possibly some pop.

Please bring a Main Dish and a Salad or Dessert

Come out and have some fun - Sing along with Elvis

Visit our donation page to sponsor the 2009 TVDSA Buddy Walk^TM^{100% of your Registration,
Sponsorship or Donation goes to benefit TVDSA and NDSS}

TVDSA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax deductible organization

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