Welcome to Sharing Down Syndrome AZ
Our mission is to champion and celebrate ALL people who have Down syndrome throughout the lifespan. We support families in their care and advocacy efforts for the people in their lives with Down syndrome.
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About Down Syndrome
As Gina Johnson (Founder & Director) tells most parents she meets, “Children with Down syndrome are some of the sweetest babies on the face of the earth; they bring goodness to our world as they teach us about true, unconditional love.”
Down Syndrome is the most common genetic birth condition occurring 1 in approximately every 691 births. The unique triplication of the 21st chromosome can cause babies born with Down syndrome to have some medical challenges. Down syndrome comes in three forms and can differentiate the structure of the chromosomes. Some are born with Mosaic or Translocation forms of Down syndrome.
However, with proper medical attention, therapies and family and community support, the future of people with Down syndrome in the United States has dramatically improved over the last decades.
What Families Are Saying:
Events
See the professional photos from our Sharing Christmas Party 2023
On The Blog
From My Heart to Yours, Love, David’s Mom | March 2024
Dearest Sharing Families, As I look back at all the people, I have come to know because of David, I feel so grateful. I love them and I love their families. One of my favorite things over the years is to have been able to watch the impact a child with Down syndrome...
From My Heart to Yours, Love, David’s Mom | January 2024
Dearest Sharing Friends, “Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never ever the same.” The heading at the top of this page is one I used years ago for my Sharing Newsletter. You know, back...
From My Heart to Yours, Love, David’s Mom | November 2023
”NEVER GIVE UP!” Dear Sharing Families,Every Thanksgiving, I think about all the blessings of my life. I’ve been married to a really good guy (Curt Johnson) for the past 49 years, and God has blessed us with seven wonderful kids and thirteen grandkids.When our David...
Our Supporters
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Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. EIN: 86-0822557.
Our Arizona State Tax Qualifying Charitable Organization and our QCO Code is 20543.
Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona is a part of the Fry's Community Rewards Program.
Receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit when you direct a portion of your state tax dollars to support Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona. This incentive is at no cost to you. 1. Donate up to $800 (up to $400 if filing single) to Sharing Down Syndrome AZ and receive a credit on your taxes for the full amount of your donation.
2. Provide your donation receipt and our QCO code 20543 to your tax preparer.
**For more information on the AZ Charitable Giving Tax Credit visit AZDOR.gov.