UpsideDowns Updates
Here Comes Giving Tuesday!
Giving Tuesday is on 3 December, 2024. We aim to raise $25,000 to give the gift of speech this Christmas.
Share the Dream 2024, a night to remember!
Our biggest thank you to everyone who made it to the UpsideDowns ‘Share the Dream’ gala on Saturday 14 September in the World Cup Lounge at Eden Park. What a way to celebrate our 21st Birthday and bring back Share the Dream 10 years later!
One Week Until Tee 21!
We’re very excited to tee off for our fundraising golf tournament in Hastings, Tee 21, on 11 March.
Christmas Card Workshop
UpsideDowns was recently visited by one of our favourite Christmas helpers, Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet, who led a workshop to create some beautiful cards to gift to friends and whānau these holidays.
How to Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
October is a time to celebrate the abilities and wonderful accomplishments of people with Down syndrome.
Call for Photos: UpsideDowns 2024 Calendar
We know your child is a superstar and we’d like to show the world, with the UpsideDowns 2024 Calendar!
UpsideDowns Activity Day
We had a blast when some of our Auckland members stopped by UpsideDowns HQ in Avondale for a super fun activity day!
Viv's Big Shave!
UpsideDowns supporter Viv Alborough is one committed superstar — she volunteered to sacrifice her hair to raise money to help provide speech and language therapy to Aotearoa’s kids with Down syndrome!
Meet the New Barbie with Down Syndrome
The UpsideDowns team was very excited to hear that toy maker Mattel would this year be releasing its first Barbie doll with Down syndrome, so that more children have access to toys that represent them.
Your UpsideDowns Father's Day Guide
Father’s Day is coming up! If you’d like to spoil Dad and support the generous businesses that help UpsideDowns give a voice to kiwi kids with Down syndrome, we’ve got just the gift guide for you.