NDSS Spring Luncheon honoring Hoda Kotb, Jordyn Dannenbaum, & Mikayal's Voice

Please join us! We are excited to return to 583 Park Avenue in New York City to celebrate the NDSS mission, the accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome and those who contribute to the Down syndrome community.

NDSS Spring Luncheon
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
11:30 am – 2:30 pm
583 Park Avenue
63rd Street and Park Avenue

New York City

Honoring
Hoda Kotb
Co-host, Fourth Hour of Today; Correspondent, Dateline NBC; Author, TenYears Later: Six People Who Faced Adversity and Transformed Their Lives

Featuring
The Melissa Riggio Voices Award
Presented to Jordyn Dannenbaum, a 20 year old Self-Advocate from Villanova, Pennsylvania.

Celebrating
Mikayla's Voice
An organization that develops and supports inclusive programs that educate, inspire and empower kids of all ages and abilities.

Click here to learn more and register for the event.

Click here for a printable invitation.

Thank you for your ongoing loyalty to NDSS and the Down syndrome community,

Pamela Sandonato

Vice President of Development

National Down Syndrome Society

666 Broadway, 8th Floor

New York, NY 10012

212-763-4365 direct

NDSS honors Jane Lynch and Diana Stolfo

from the NDSS:

Join more than 250 friends and supporters on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 583 Park Avenue in New York City to celebrate the NDSS mission, the accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome and those who contribute to the Down syndrome community.

NDSS is proud to honor Jane Lynch, Emmy award winning actress, comedian and author.

NDSS will also honor Self-Advocate, Diana Stolfo, who will be presented with the Melissa Riggio Voices Award.

• Diana Stolfo, age 30, is a Self-Advocate speaker and resident of Orchard Commons in Allendale, New Jersey where she lives independently. In addition to her advocacy, Diana maintains a well-rounded career, holding positions at: The Gap, as a Sales Associate; Meaningful Movements as a Dance Teacher Assistant; ECLC School, as a Clerical Assistant; and at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, as a Receptionist. Additionally, she has been an active 20-year participant as a gymnastic athlete in the Special Olympics, as well as, she has served as Student Council President at the ECLC School. Diana is a graduate of Ridgewood High School and is a recipient of the President's Award for Educational Excellence, the Rebecca S. McDonald Transitional Award, and the Eagle of the Cross Award for Roman Catholic Youth Group Leadership.

And, NDSS is pleased to welcome Kristine Johnson, CBS 2 News Anchor, as our Master of Ceremonies.

The photo that appears on the save the date card (above) is the work of Self-Advocate Allison Haines.

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DSD will be tweeting live from the event!