News - January 10

Back to Wes Fundraiser - 12 March

29 Jan 10
by dsc_staff
Back to Wes Fundraiser - 12 March

Okay so it's been a few years since you were frisked at the door on the way into Wesley or caught smoking in the loos, put off the dance floor for excessive moshing to Black Betty or forgot to tell your mother who was giving you a lift home. But if you fancy reliving some of those 'glory moments ...

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Join the Round Up at Country & Stetson Night!

29 Jan 10
by dsc_staff
Join the Round Up at Country & Stetson Night!

If you're looking for a way to mark Valentine's Day with a difference this year, why not come along to the Barge Inn on Charlemont Street, Dublin 2, on Saturday February 13th. Where there will be lots of country and western style fun - and all in aid of the Down Syndrome Centre.

Tickets are €20 and included in ...

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Inca Trail Challenge April 2010

19 Jan 10
by dsc_staff
Inca Trail Challenge April 2010

From 23rd April - 2nd May 2010, a team of 40 men and women will undertake the Inca Trail trek in Peru in a bid to raise 250K for Down Syndrome Centre.

The income will be used to fund the appointment of a further two Down Syndrome Liaison nurses who will provide advice, support and guidance to new parents of infants ...

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Updates for the Inca Trail Challenge Team

14 Jan 10
by dsc_staff
Updates for the Inca Trail Challenge Team

Now that the Christmas period of lazing around and eating too many goodies is properly over many of us are planning (from the comfort of our sofas!) on getting a bit fitter in the New Year. But for those of you who have already signed up for the Down Syndrome Centre Inca Trail Challenge this is when the real training ...

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Ski School for Children with Down Syndrome and all sorts of Learning Disabilities

6 Jan 10
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Ski School for Children with Down Syndrome and all sorts of Learning Disabilities This week we heard from Nicki, mum to 13 year old James, who has Down syndrome. They were just back from a skiing holiday in Austria - where all the family had the time of their lives!  Nicki was telling us about a new ski centre, Skiing 4 All, that was set up by Anna Wegner, a British Psychologist and an ... Continue reading
 

Paddy Power Launch Dáil Eireann Swear Box - in aid of Down Syndrome Centre

5 Jan 10
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Paddy Power Launch Dáil Eireann Swear Box - in aid of Down Syndrome Centre
Before  Christmas Down Syndrome Centre were delighted to be picked as Paddy Power Bookmakers chosen charity when they launched a new initiative where they pledged to donate €1,000 to Down Syndrome Centre each time “the F word” is used by TD’s in the Dáil during 2010.

The idea was sparked by the recent outpouring of “unparliamentary language ... Continue reading
 

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