UpsideDowns Updates

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A Voice for Caleb

All children deserve to have their voices heard. But for kids born with Down Syndrome, communication is a big challenge. Without proper support, many will remain non-verbal throughout their lives.

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Swinging Big for World Down Syndrome Day

UpsideDowns was thrilled when one of our member whānau from the Hawke’s Bay reached out with the idea to host a charity golf day to celebrate this year’s World Down Syndrome Day.

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Your UpsideDowns Mother's Day Guide

What’s better than celebrating the amazing mothers in your life for Mother’s Day? Supporting the businesses that help UpsideDowns give a voice to Kiwi kids with Down syndrome, of course!

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What's on for World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day is observed annually on 21 March every year, here are some of the great events taking place on and around World Down Syndrome Day throughout Aotearoa this year!

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Farewell Sarah and Tom

This month, the UpsideDowns team, families, and supporters gathered at our Avondale headquarters to bid farewell to two valuable members of our whānau: Chief Executive (and dishwasher) Dr Sarah Hamlin-Paterson and Board Member Tom Pedlar.

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