PANHANDLE DOWN SYNDROME GUILD
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Mission Statement
The Panhandle Down Syndrome Guild was founded to support people with Down syndrome and heir families in the panhandle of Texas and surrounding states.
About This Cause
The Panhandle Down Syndrome Guild (PDSG) was founded in 2002 to promote a greater understanding of the medical and developmental aspects of Down syndrome. The Panhandle Down Syndrome Guild strives to improve the lives of those persons affected by Down syndrome living near the panhandle of Texas. We reach nearby residents of New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Kansas. The Panhandle Down Syndrome Guild works to increase public awareness about Down syndrome, to assist families in addressing the needs of children born with this genetic condition, and to sponsor community events. We work with national affiliates to dispel the myths associated with Down syndrome, while helping people with Down syndrome in the community achieve their full potential. The Panhandle Down Syndrome Guild develops and disseminates the most current information, as well as, plans activities to increase awareness and acceptance of people with Down syndrome. The Panhandle Down Syndrome Guild encourages fellowship, fosters a community of families affected by Down syndrome, and promotes public awareness of the dignity, promise, and potential of all persons with Down syndrome. One of our signature efforts is to reach out to all new families of someone with Down syndrome and provide encouraging and uplifting literature, positive stories, personal experiences, and a wealth of information and support. Each year we host each the Buddy Walk which is a registered walk of the National Down Syndrome Society to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. It’s one of 300 in the country, and ours attracts thousands of people. We think it’s the best one in the nation because we turn it into a festival at an Amarillo park where people with Down syndrome get to cut to the front of the line. It’s their day to be catered to, and it’s a lot of fun.