WDSD is marked each year on March 21. The 21st day of the 3rd month signifies the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome.
WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY 2023
Let's Celebrate, in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day 💙💛
THREE WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
WDSD at the eZone
Our WDSD event is just around the corner. Join DSAT on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 for an all ages, WDSD celebration.
- Location: The eZone | theezone.ca
- Time: 2:00-5:00pm
- Light snacks and drinks provided
- T-shirts, hats, and custom WDSD socks for sale
- Laser tag, Whirly Ball, Sport court, Arcade games, Gaming lounge, guest speakers, entertainment from Bust a Move Dance, and more!
Stay tuned for further details and the full agenda.
WHEN: March 18, 2023, from 2 pm – 5 pm
WHERE: The eZone | 120 N QUEEN ST., TORONTO, ON M8Z 2E2 | theezone.ca
Let’s Celebrate, in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day
ROCK YOUR SOCKS
March 21, 2023
Show us how you rock your socks and enter to win a $75 gift card of your choice or win a free pizza party for your class!
In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st, DSAT will be joining schools and organizations around the world to mark this special day.
On this day, people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world organize and participate in activities and events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down syndrome. The date is special because 3-21 represents Trisomy 21, the medical term for Down syndrome, which is the third replication of the 21st chromosome.
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#DSATWDSD2023 #RockYourSocks #DownSyndromeAwareness.
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How to enter/participate:
We encourage students to wear mismatched socks, or draw pictures of mismatched socks to stir up conversation and remind people that things that are different are still beautiful and wonderful!
1 Print our fact sheet with information on Down syndrome
2 Wear your craziest mismatched socks.
4 Take a photo and share it on social media using #DSATWDSD2023 #RockYourSocks #DownSyndromeAwareness
SHARE WITH FAMILIES, FRIENDS & COLLEAGUES THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA #DSATWDSD2023
Entries must be submitted before 6:00 pm on March 21st, 2023.
Submissions are accepted from schools, colleges, and universities within Toronto.
Only one entry per class.
3 winning classes will be selected at random.
Winners will be contacted after March 21st, 2023.
The winners will have an opportunity to choose a $75 gift card to use towards a safe celebration with their class or you can choose to win a free pizza party for your class!
Please ensure that we are able to contact you through your social media handle on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
For more information, please contact: info@dsat.ca
Please ensure that consent is received before posting pictures online and tagging DSAT. DSAT is not responsible for the breach of privacy.
ROCK YOUR SOCKS FLYER
Contest Rules
Down-syndrome-fact-sheet
