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Buddy Walk and Family Fun Day Raises Recording-Breaking $365,000+ to Benefit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Trisomy 21 Program
On a gorgeous October morning at Lincoln Financial Field, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) 23rd Annual Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day took place benefiting the hospital’s Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) Program, supporting healthier futures for patients and helping to improve the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Over the past 22 years, the event has generated $4.6 million and this year, $365,000+ was raised, a record-breaking amount.
CHOP’s Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day Raises $260,000+ for Trisomy 21 Program
On Sunday, October 8, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted its annual Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day benefiting the hospital’s Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) Program, which supports healthier futures for patients and helps to improve the lives of individuals with Down syndrome.
Keeping Kids Safe During Community Outings
Developing a safety plan for your child before you join a community event will make you feel more prepared if your child wanders off.
2023 Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference: Event Recap
Tricia D. Wilson, RN, shares her experiences – as a nurse and parent of a young adult with Down syndrome – at the 2023 Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference.
Tampon Training Workshops
For girls with developmental disabilities, typical pubertal development can be confusing and scary without guidance. CHOP offers tampon training workshops for youth.
Dr. Pipan joins board of Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group
As a new board member of the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group, Mary Pipan, MD, shares details about the group and support it can offer to families.
How Vision Can Support or Delay Learning in a Child with Down Syndrome: Part 3
Once an individual collects visual input from their environment, they must organize, interpret, evaluate this information to make decisions about how to interact with their environment.
CHOP Partners With Ethiopian Family to Spread Down Syndrome Awareness
CHOP’s Trisomy 21 team partners with patient family and the Deborah Foundation to spread awareness and education about Down syndrome to Ethiopia.
Toilet Training Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome
Toilet training for children and adolescents with Down syndrome may take longer to learn because of a variety of tasks that need to be mastered and coordinated to successfully void on the toilet.
Ainsley’s Angels: Building Awareness Through Inclusion
Nursing leader from CHOP’s Trisomy 21 Program participates in running group that supports inclusion for individuals with special needs.