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What is Genes Day
When is Genes Day
What is World Down Syndrome Day?
Who is Down Syndrome International?
How Much do I pay to wear my jeans?
How Do I make a Team?
How can I find my friend's Team?
Can I just donate directly to IMDSA?
What do I get for Participating?
Who do the donations help?
Where Can I find your printable flyers?
Is my donation tax-deductable?
When are T-shirt orders due?
How much do T-shirts cost?
Genes Day is International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association's official celebration of all forms of Down syndrome. Participants donate money to wear their “jeans” in the school or workplace and in return learn all about the special “genes” of mosaic Down syndrome and Down syndrome through our printable flyers for adults and children and our special games that help children learn the differences and similarities of their peers with Down syndrome and mosaic Down syndrome. This is a fun and unique way to pave the way for individuals with mosaic Down syndrome and Down syndrome who live within the community, so when they are adults they will have a successful and fulfilling life throughout their community. It is IMDSA's intention to break the barriers and make extinct the stereotypes surrounded by this chromosomal anomaly. TOP
IMDSA's Genes Day is on March 21st (3-21) in conjunction with World Down Syndrome Day. However, because Genes Day falls on a weekend, many may choose to celebrate on the Friday before March 21st . TOP
What is World Down Syndrome Day?
World Down Syndrome Day was developed by Down Syndrome International on March 21st to signify the third copy of the 21st chromosome found in Down syndrome. This internationally recognized holiday helps the world celebrate the differences and similarities of those with Down syndrome. TOP
Who is Down Syndrome International?
Down Syndrome International (DSI) is a federation of international organizations and individuals committed to ensuring the quality of life and human rights for all people with Down syndrome. DSI has the mandate to improve life for people with Down syndrome through increasing awareness of their abilities and talents. By providing information and researching best methods DSI works with many organizations to improve the standard of care worldwide. TOP
How much do I pay to wear my jeans?
Suggested donations are $1 and up however any amount is accepted.For those wanting to receive a T-shirt to wear during Genes Day, a $10 donation is suggested per T-shirt. For schools, raising “Dimes for Down Syndrome” works best as the children can raise spare change and compete with classrooms on raising the largest amount. TOP
Making a team is very easy and lots of fun! Click Here to begin creating your fundraising page. This is your personal fundraising page so have fun with it! Include pictures, videos, and tell everyone why YOU are wearing your jeans on Genes Day! TOP
How can I find my friend's team?
If you already know someone who has a team that you would like to support, Click Here and enter your friend's or team's name in the area provided. Then, you will be taken to your friend's team page where you can support them and help them to become top team leader. TOP
Can I just donate directly to IMDSA?
Yes! If you don't have a team to sponsor, you can donate directly to IMDSA. Just Click Here TOP
What do I get for participating?
• The top donating team leader will receive special donated items such as informational books, CD's, DVD's and promotional items. (actual items to be announced)
• Participants donating $10 or more will receive a special Genes Day T-shirt to wear proudly on March 21st! (Team leaders are responsible for delivering T-shirts to their team mates )
• Team Leaders raising $100 or more will receive one complimentary Youth Conference or Kid Konference registration to IMDSA's Research & Awareness Conference on July 10-12, 2009. (children and youth conference registration must be accompanied by a main conference registration either through individual or family registration)
• You will learn all about mosaic Down syndrome and Down syndrome and help your community better understand what it really means to have these extra chromosomes. TOP
International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association provides information and support to families and individuals throughout the world with mosaic Down syndrome. The world is a big place! We currently have literature in three languages and are working to provide more information in these languages. IMDSA's Outreach Program provides this information and support to these families and individuals as well as medical and academic professionals who serve our families because we believe that it takes more than a village to raise a child with mosaic Down syndrome! Because there is very little information on mosaic Down syndrome, IMDSA continues to seek out this information for our families and individuals. With generous donations such as these, IMDSA is able to provide research scholarships to students interested in the field of mosaic Down syndrome. TOP
Where Can I find your printable flyers?
For our printable flyers pertaining to mosaic Down syndrome
For our printable flyers pertaining to Down syndrome
For additional flyers pertaining to information on Genes Day TOP
Is my donation tax-deductable?
All donations to IMDSA are tax-deductable to the fullest extent of the law. IMDSA is a nonprofit 501 c 3 organization established within the United States of America. Tax ID number: 42-1533098 TOP
In order for you and your team mates to receive your T-shirts in time to wear on Genes Day you must complete your order by March 7th (if in North America) and March 3rd if outside of North America. All T-shirt orders will be sent to team leaders and will be distributed to team mates by team leaders. TOP
A donation of $10 per T-shirt is suggested. This will enable IMDSA to afford these quality T-shirts and the cost of shipping. When making your order for your team's T-shirts, please check that you have the correct amount in donations to receive your T-shirts
IMDSA is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
The Genes Day TM and IMDSA logos are the sole property of International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association and cannot be copied or reproduced in any way.