Dear Friends:
 We are pleased to announce our annual newsletter, which you can print or read online here. Inside, you will find a great overview of our work in 2011, and a sneak peek at what’s in store for 2012. We're also excited to be part of history in the making. This year, for the first time ever, the United Nations has recognized March 21 — 3/21, for three copies of the 21st chromosome — as World Down Syndrome Day. Join us as we celebrate by taking advantage of these three special opportunities on 3/21: - Donate to DSRTF on 3/21, and your donation will be matched 3:1, thanks to the generous support of one of our funders. This is an incredible one-day opportunity to maximize your donation to DSRTF. Please mark your calendars and give! $15 becomes $60, $25 becomes $100, and every bit counts. You can donate here.
- In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, DSRTF is hosting a special webinar with Dr. Roger Reeves of Johns Hopkins University. As you may know, Dr. Reeves is a leading researcher in the area of Down syndrome, having studied it for over 25 years. DSRTF is a proud supporter of Dr. Reeves’ work, and we hope you will join us for this one-hour webinar on Wednesday, March 21 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET. Sign up here.
- What would an increase in cognitive ability mean to you and your loved one with Down syndrome? plus15 is creating a world map with testimonies, photos and videos to show the world, and our legislators, the importance of cognition research in improving the lives of those with DS. To participate, send your first name, city/state, a video or a photo, and a note that completes the following sentence: "A 15 percent increase in cognition means that my (son/daughter, etc.) could _____________." Upload to our Facebook page or send it via e-mail — together we'll put Down syndrome on the map.
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