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Team Up for Solutions to raise funds for the projects of Creating Solutions:
Creating Solutions makes a tangible difference for families of and people with Down syndrome and developmental disabilities.
This requires teamwork between people with disabilities, families, the people who serve them, and communities.
Together,
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Our Projects
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Disability Solutions - a quarterly publication (newsletter) rich in content intended for families & others Interested inDown Syndrome & Developmental Disabilities
The Down Syndrome -Autism Information Center - a one-stop center with up-to-date information on children with Down syndrome and an autistic spectrum disorder (dual diagnoiss). The mission is to allow collaboration with families, medical professionals, support groups, universities, and others on this dual diagnosis. This project is in its early stages of development.
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Help Us
Create or participate in your own fundraising event to raise money for Creating Solutions
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What is Joan Doing?!!
Joan is getting ready to ride in a bicycle event stetching from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR - 200 miles in 2 days. . She is NOT a seasoned cyclist. Instead, she is taking on this mamouth challenge to raise money for Creating Solutions. The event will provide funds to continue programs for families of and people with Down syndrome and developmental disabilities such a Disability Solutions.
Race Day: July 15 - 15, 2006
Donate to Joan's ride at: www.firstgiving.com/jmedlen |
What Can YOU Do?
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Create or participate in your OWN fundraising event to raise money for Creating Solutions. There are many easy ideas that you can start to raise funds right away for a great mission.
- Participate in an event in your area: a run, walk, bike ride, triathalon.
- Ask people to give donations to Creating Solutions for your birthday, wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, confirmation, graduation, or any other celebration.
- Ask people to support you while achieving your own personal goal or learning a new skill by giving gifts to Creating Solutions.
- Help your child setup a real or virtual lemonade stand or bake sale.
- A girl scout troup, boy scout troop, 4-H club, or other community service group can undertake a community service project to raise money.
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What is the First Step?
- Decide on how you are going to raise the donations (bulleted list above has several ideas) - go with an event or activity you are passionate about.
- Go to: First Giving Website where everything is ready to go for you to create your OWN fundraising page. This is where you and anyone helping you can send people interested in supporting your cause.
Friends and Family can Donate Online
on behalf of YOUR Activity
- Contact us if you have questions.
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