Dear UpsideDowns Members and Supporters,

As we approach the end of another busy year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on our journey and share some positive updates with you. This year has presented its share of challenges, especially for charities like ours, but thanks to your support and the dedication of our community, we have continued to grow and strengthen our impact.

Giving Tuesday is on 3 December, 2024. We aim to raise $25,000 to give the gift of speech this Christmas.

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!

We’re very excited to tee off for our fundraising golf tournament in Hastings, Tee 21, on 11 March.

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.

October is a time to celebrate the abilities and wonderful accomplishments of people with Down syndrome.

We had a blast when some of our Auckland members stopped by UpsideDowns HQ in Avondale for a super fun activity day!

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!