Edmonton Down Syndrome Society

03/30/2026

Spring Clean-Out Donation Drive! 🌸

We’re now accepting donations for our Spring Clean-Out! While the official sale date will be shared soon, you can drop off your lightly used items at EDSS.

When you donate, we will give you a swap ticket- use it on the day of the sale to pick up free items in exchange!

Drop-off location & hours: See Paige at EDSS, Monday to Friday, 9 AM–4 PM.

03/29/2026

Deadline is March 31st to help us reach our $10,000 goal to get an additional 50% match from the GOA! Please share and donate. Thank you in advance for your support!

World Down Syndrome Day: March 21, 2026
This year’s global theme is , because everyone deserves meaningful friendships, real inclusion, and a sense of belonging.

Donate by March 31 and your contribution will be matched dollar for dollar by the Government of Alberta (up to $5,000). Your generosity helps create welcoming spaces, strengthen programs, and connects families to community support.
📣 Share your story. Tell us .
DONATE NOW: https://give.crowdfunding.alberta.ca/62glH6

03/27/2026

We are pleased to receive a donation from the Rotary Club of Edmonton Sunrise for $5,000 which will go directly towards supporting Families of The Edmonton Down Syndrome Society (EDSS) with a $50 reduction in cost of weekly daycamp this summer! Thank you Rotary Club of Edmonton Sunrise Rotary International District 5370 for making this possible.

03/26/2026

💙Don’t Miss Out - Register & Start Fundraising Today! 💙

Our Walk for Down Syndrome is coming up, and now is the perfect time to get involved!

🎉 Incentives to get you started:
✨ Raise $100 and receive an entry into our prize draw
🎁 Register by April 15 and you’ll be entered into a special registration prize draw

It’s easy to participate — sign up, start fundraising, and make a meaningful impact for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Every dollar raised helps create more opportunities for inclusion, connection, and support in our community.

👉 Register and get started today: www.edss.ca/walk-for-down-syndrome

Let’s come together, have some fun, and make a difference — one step at a time! 💛💙

03/25/2026

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03/24/2026

💙✨ Thank You for an Incredible World Down Syndrome Day! ✨💙

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. Your support, energy, and enthusiasm helped make the day truly special for our community.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredibly talented entertainers and fantastic presenters who inspired, educated, and brought so much joy to the event. And a very special thank you to Castle Downs Family YMCA for being such a welcoming and supportive host — we are so appreciative of your partnership.

Events like this are only possible because of the strength of our community. 💙

If you’re still looking for a way to support, you can make your impact go even further through the Alberta Government’s matching program. Every donation helps us continue providing programs, advocacy, and support for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

👉 Donate here until March 31: https://give.crowdfunding.alberta.ca/62glH6?ref=ab_2Dwrg4_ab_7uUr0KGAOIa7uUr0KGAOIa

Thank you for helping us celebrate inclusion, raise awareness, and build a stronger, more connected community. 💙

03/22/2026

https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/wdsd

Join thousands of community organizations - big and small - who raise more funds for their worthy causes with Rafflebox.

03/21/2026

💙💛 World Down Syndrome Day – March 21 💛💙

Today we celebrate the incredible individuals with Down syndrome who bring so much joy, strength, and uniqueness to our community. World Down Syndrome Day (3/21) represents the triplication of the 21st chromosome and is a day to raise awareness, celebrate inclusion, and recognize the amazing contributions of people with Down syndrome.

It’s also your last chance to be entered into our prize draw for the Walk for Down Syndrome! 🎉

Anyone who registers today will be entered to win a special prize — so don’t miss out.

🚶‍♀️ Walk for Down Syndrome
🗓 Sunday, June 14
🕐 Registration: 1:00 PM
👣 Walk Starts: 2:00 PM
🌭 Lunch: 2:30 PM
🎤 Program: 3:00 PM

Grab your friends, family, or coworkers and sign up today to celebrate inclusion and support individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

👉 Register here: www.edss.ca/walk-for-down-syndrome

Let’s celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by taking a step toward a more inclusive world. 💙💛

03/19/2026

We’re so grateful to Carmela's Whisk for supporting the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society this World Down Syndrome Day!

On March 20 & 21, every latte you purchase will make a difference — $1 from each latte will be donated to EDSS in support of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

And that’s not all… Carmela’s Whisk is also generously donating cupcakes to help make our World Down Syndrome Day celebration even sweeter! 🧁✨

Stop by Castle Downs YMCA on March 21st, enjoy a delicious treat, and help us celebrate inclusion, community, and connection — one cup at a time. 💙

03/18/2026

🪿✨ New Team Member Alert: Goose Goose! ✨🪿

We’d like to officially introduce our newest (and very feathery) neighbour… Goose Goose! He and his mate have decided that our building is the perfect place to hang out, and it looks like they’ll be staying for a while.

Right now, Goose Goose is keeping things pretty chill — a little curious, a little standoffish — but as the season goes on, he may become more chatty and protective of his space (as good partners do 😉).

🚗 Friendly reminder: Please take extra care when driving through the parking lot and walking along the sidewalks. Goose Goose appreciates his space… and isn’t afraid to let you know it!

We’re excited to have such a unique “community member” around — from a respectful distance, of course! 💙

Stay tuned… you never know what Goose Goose will be up to next!

03/18/2026

Mr. Mike's Grande Prairie is more than halfway through their Rock Your Socks Campaign and they have already raised over $1,300 through sock and feature drink sales!
With World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, there’s still time to get involved. Stop by MR MIKES and grab a pair of our mismatched socks for $10 and show your support.
All proceeds go to the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society. Let’s keep rocking those socks, Grande Prairie! 💙💛