Register for our annual celebration at www.ds-stride.org/grandstrandbuddywalk

Bring the whole family, friends, neighbors and anyone else you can think of to invite. The Buddy Walk is a community event to spread awareness, acceptance and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome.

Our festival kicks off at 11 am. The award ceremony begins at 230pm. Our walk follows the award ceremony closing out the day.

Join us for our annual Family Fun Day, generously hosted by Jan at Beachfront Kitchen & Bar. Come dance with us, enjoy family friendly games, good food, and great company. This is a fundraiser event and not sponsored by GSDSS.

Also, stop by our Buddy Walk & Festival table to get help signing up your team, register to volunteer, learn more about the festival or learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Please RSVP by clicking the link below by 3/21

REGISTER HERE

Registration is now available below!

We hear The Grinch is on the hunt again to steal Christmas! Help us defeat him. Join us for dinner, crafts, an awesome dance party, a Musical Hands performance, and a visit from Santa. Come in your Whoville best, Grinchy character impressions, or even Grinchy Pj’s There is no wrong way to celebrate the end of another awesome year!

Musical Hands will perform at 6pm.

Join us for our annual Grand Strand Buddy Walk and Festival. Registration is open and at www.ds-stride.org/grandstrandbuddywalk

Save the date for the family game at the Pelicans! Registration forms will be sent out closer to August.

Who loves art?? ONLY EVERYONE! Now you can pick up an original piece to display in your home or office.

Come and join us to raise funds for the GSDSS in a fun and artistic way. This will be our first annual Art Exhibition Fundraising Event!

On June 24, 2023 from 3:00-6:00 PM, the GSDSS center will host an open house event, serving wine and other refreshments, while you browse the artwork created by local artists, as well as the GSDSS members themselves!

Our members had the BEST time creating special pieces just for you. These art pieces include paintings, drawings, mosaics, jewelry and more!

BUT, it gets better! Not only do you browse the art while you mingle and nibble- you have the opportunity to purchase these unique art pieces to decorate your home or office, while supporting our organization’s endeavors to enhance the lives of our community members who have Down syndrome through the Grand Strand Down Syndrome Society’s programs and services.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Art will be available at various price points. It will be sold at a first come, first serve basis.

Art will be on display at the center. If you see a piece you like, simply purchase it with one of our staff members and take it home on the same night! (You may pay via credit card or cash, but no change will be available).

All art pieces will have a suggested starting price, but if you feel compelled to pledge more for your piece, all donations are always appreciated!

We will have a few pieces available in silent auction, in which the winner will be announced at the end of the night. (If the winner is off site during the announcement, they will be allowed to pick it up at a later date that they shall arrange with our staff).

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE SHARE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND HELP US SELL OUT!!!

 p.s. If anyone would like to donate art to be sold at the event, please email us at gsdownsyndromesociety@gmail.com by June 10 to make arrangements to drop off. All donations are greatly appreciated. No money will be paid to artists who donate, as this is a fundraiser that is meant to support the Grand Strand Down Syndrome Society and its members and programs. However, you may include a bio with your art along with any contact information so that buyers may inquire further with you if they feel led.

This event is hosted by Known Associates to support the families of GSDSS. $20 to enter you car, truck, or bike. Contact us at gsdownsyndromesociety@gmail.com for any questions.

Come and have a good time with us while helping to support the GSDSS. Family fun day is all about just coming together as a community to have a good time. The party will kick off with your choice of cheeseburger or hot dog with chips and a drink for $8. All proceeds benefit GSDSS. Don’t forget your dancing shoes as the band will provide nonstop dancing fun! Don’t forget to bring some cash to participate in the 50/50 if you would like.

Calling all members and their families!!!

On Saturday, May 20, a local artist will be conducting art classes for all members of the GSDSS and their families.

We will have two classes… one in the morning for those members under age 21, and one in the afternoon for those members over age 21.

This event is meant to serve as a fundraiser for the GSDSS, so the goal is for GSDSS members and their family members to create art that they will donate to GSDSS and it will be sold at a gala event in June, hosted by GSDSS. The funds earned will be put back into GSDSS programs and services.

* NO ONE WILL RECEIVE PERSONAL PAYMENT FOR THEIR ART.

The teacher will guide the class to make different types of pieces, so that we have variety.

All art supplies will be provided, so you just have to show up and create!

Calling all members and their families!!!

On Saturday, May 20, a local artist will be conducting art classes for all members of the GSDSS and their families.

We will have two classes… one in the morning for those members under age 21, and one in the afternoon for those members over age 21.

This event is meant to serve as a fundraiser for the GSDSS, so the goal is for members and their family members to create art that they will donate to GSDSS and it will be sold at a gala event in June, hosted by GSDSS. The funds earned will be put back into GSDSS programs and services.

*NO ONE WILL BE RECEIVING PERSONAL PAYMENT FOR THEIR ART PIECES.

Vona will guide the class to make different types of pieces, so that we have variety.

All art supplies will be provided, so you just have to show up and create!