Husker Heroes Registration Opens Today,  for the 2018 Husker Heroes event on September 9 2018, and will remain open until September 2nd.  Register at https://onecoalition.weebly.com if you want to attend this fun, free event.  

​Free admission for 2 adults and up to 6 kids ages 2-20.  Enter through guest services to gain free entry as a family with the DSAA pass.  Pick up the pass in Lincoln and return it as soon as possible after attending the zoo. 

We can't say thank you enough to everyone who donated to Give to Lincoln Day yesterday on our behalf.  But we can offer a small token of our thanks.  Those who donated at least $20 to DSAA Ne is eligible to receive your choice of Lucky Few inspired necklace or earrings.  The the styles to choose from are as follows:

Today is Give to Lincoln Day.  DSAA Ne is proud to participate in this event.  Giving to a good cause such as ours has the power to make you feel good.  But what if you could get a little something for yourself.  Well this year you can!  Fundraising team Ben's Brigade is offering a Lucky Few inspired necklace or earrings to every donor that gives at least $20 to DSAA Ne on Give to Lincoln Day.  So why not give a little and get a little?  Thank you to everyone who has already donated to DSAA.  Be looking for your email on how to get your necklace or earrings on Friday.  #givetolincoln #dsaane #thelucyfew 

 The Lucky Few—Last fall a few Moms were at a conference discussing ways to connect the greater Down syndrome community.  One mom told of a dream she had where she had a tattoo with three arrows.  The others agreed that the 3 arrows are a good representation of Down syndrome and how we all naturally stretch our comfort zones before we spring forward and grow as parents of a child with an extra chromosome.  That day the lucky tattoo movement was born and parents across the country have embraced the movement with hundreds if not thousands of people getting the tattoo. 
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DSAA NE recognizes and supports this movement, but realize that not everyone is a fan of getting tattoos.  DSAA mom and vice president Angie Willey designed a few different styles of Lucky Few necklaces, car decals and t-shirts as a way to support the solidarity of the movement without dealing with needles..  To date necklaces have been shipped to over 30 different  states and the proceeds are being donated to local or national Down syndrome charities, with the majority going to DSAA Nebraska.   We thank her for her generosity. You can see all the fun awareness items that she has made at Ben's Brigade website. #theluckyfew, #nothingdownaboutit #Downsyndrome #t21

We hope you can join us for the 2018 Star City Buddy Walk.  We will have lots of fun raising awareness and funds to help support our education and advocacy efforts here in Nebraska.  Use the button below to go to the Star City Buddy Walk Website to register or donate. 

.Contest #2 is going on now until February 3rd.  Every team that adds new members, (including new teams) will be entered into a drawing to win a  #theluckyfewnecklace. donated by Ben's Brigade. Get one entry for every new team member added.  Go to Star City Buddy Walk to get registered.  See more necklaces styles by clicking here.

​The 2017 Star City Buddy Walk hosted by The Down Syndrome Advocates in Action (DSAA NE) will take place at Gateway Mall on Saturday, March 17th 2018! This is the largest annual fundraising and awareness event hosted by DSAA NE . The Buddy Walk was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. This year’s event will take place near the Food Court at Gateway Mall and will feature games, and fun for all of the walkers who support the Nebraska Down syndrome community
If you are not already familiar with DSAA NE, it is a growing nonprofit 501c (3) organization founded 2 years ago to respond to the needs of families of loved ones with Down syndrome here in Nebraska! Our organization’s mission is to advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.   We actively pursue inclusion of individuals who have Down syndrome in all areas of life so they embrace opportunities to contribute and be valued members of society.
To fulfill this mission of advocacy, DSAA NE relies on community support, generous contributions from local businesses, and volunteer-based fundraising activities. Your help would be greatly appreciated! Many of our supporters have found that participating in the Buddy Walk is a great way to give back to an important cause and demonstrates their sincere belief in the future of the local community.
Walkers can walk as part of the general event, create teams and even fund raise.  Use the button below to go to the Buddy Walk website.  Thank you for your support! .