One morning a month! Down Syndrome Center at Children's Hospital

by DSAGSL from volunteermatch.org:

Do you have one Tuesday morning a month to spare? Consider volunteering at the Down Syndrome Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital! We are in need of volunteers to give their time on the last Tuesday of every month to help support families who have a child with Down syndrome.
As a Down Syndrome Center volunteer, you will collect and/or update the family's information for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis. You will also inform families about the DSAGSL- who we are and the support programs we offer such as family events, educational conferences, local community groups, newsletters, a library, and more. You'll answer any questions they have as best you can- but we don't expect you to know everything!
This opportunity is great for retirees looking to give their time! Having a connection to Down syndrome (relative, friend, former professional, etc.) is preferred but not necessarily required. Volunteers will undergo training through the Children's Hospital and a blood test and TB test.
We would like people to commit a minimum of 6 months to the Down Syndrome Center, but preferably longer if you are able. Due to this commitment, we discourage students from this opportunity.
If you would like more information about this opportunity, please email abby@dsagsl.org or call 314-961-2504 ext. 101

2013 Step Up for Down syndrome, fun for all

ST. LOUIS, MO. (KTVI) – St. Louisans took part in the 2013 step up for Down syndrome, a fundraiser to help those afflicted with Down syndrome.  The event has been the largest such fundraising and awareness event for Down syndrome for the past several years.
In addition to the 1 mile walk, the festivities included food, fun, games and informational booths.

ST. LOUIS (KSDK) - Hundreds of walkers turned out Sunday morning to raise money and awareness for Down Syndrome.

The 2013 Step Up for Down Syndrome walk was held in Forest Park by The Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis.

This event has been the largest fundraising and awareness event for the organization in the last several years, and encourages people to support all the special people in our lives with Down Syndrome.

Last year, the event brought in more than $200,000, and organizers were hoping for record attendance this year.