Manitoba Down Syndrome Society - MDSS

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Manitoba Down Syndrome Society - MDSS

Provincial Down syndrome organization in Winnipeg, MB. Follow us for info & opportunities! 🌟

Goals & Objectives
•To be a support group for parents, caregivers and families of children with Down Syndrome.
•To build and maintain a communications network from which members can access current, comprehensive information and the latest developments.
•To enhance public awareness and understanding of Down syndrome.
•To promote, encourage and support research into Down syndrome and related conditions.
•To develop support services and projects which benefit individuals with Down syndrome.
•To provide an opportunity for individuals with Down syndrome to express their views and
concerns and to participate in the direction of the Society.
•To provide forums for the exchange of information and ideas between parents and professionals. The Manitoba Down Syndrome Society is a non-profit organization operated by volunteers

09/12/2026

👶 Calling all families of babies and young children with Down syndrome — this one is for you! 💛

We are so excited to invite you to 2026 Fall Baby Love — a warm, welcoming morning designed just for families with little ones!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Bronx Park Community Centre, Winnipeg
🍽️ Light lunch provided
🎟️ Free to attend

Join us for a morning of entertainment, activities, and connection with other MDSS families in a relaxed and supportive space. Whether your child is a newborn or up to age 9, you are so warmly welcome. 💛

👇 Tag a family who needs to hear about this!

🔗 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1997899515232?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/11/2026

Every ticket tells someone with Down syndrome: you matter. You belong. We're walking with you. 💛

The Walk With Us 2026 50/50 raffle isn't just about winning — it's about fuelling the programs, supports, and community that make a real difference for Manitobans with Down syndrome every single day.

Half the pot goes to one lucky winner. The other half goes right back into our community.

Buy a ticket. Share the link. Help us make this the biggest pot yet. 🎟️

🔗 https://www.fundingchange.ca/manitoba-down-syndrome-society/al-m7UYIKAumi8nN

LGCA 5656-RF-52191

09/10/2026

🏃 Registration is now open for MDSS Active Youth 2026-2027! 🎉

Open to youth with Down syndrome and their siblings ages 9–17, Active Youth is all about discovering the joy of movement, building confidence, and making meaningful friendships in a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment. 💛

📅 First session: Friday, October 16th
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Bronx Park Community Centre

🎟️ MDSS Members — $30
🎟️ Non-Members — $65

Use your MDSS member email as your promo code at checkout to access the member rate!

If cost is a barrier, apply for our Bridge to Access subsidy before registering — link in bio.

🔗 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1999712985370?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/09/2026

⏰ Two weeks away — have you registered for our free advocacy workshop?

On Tuesday, September 22nd at 7:00 PM, MDSS is partnering with the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) for a free virtual workshop designed to empower parents and caregivers of children with Down syndrome. 💛

Join us to learn about:
✅ Your child's rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
🤝 How MACY can support your family through advocacy, reviews, and investigations
💬 Live Q&A with a MACY Advocacy Officer

📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026
🕖 7:00 – 8:00 PM CDT
💻 Online — free for MDSS Members

Spots are limited — don't wait!

🔗 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1994243292371?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/07/2026

🚶 Walk With Us 2026 is just 2 weeks away — and we cannot wait! 🎉

Join us on Sunday, September 20th at Canadian Mennonite University for one of the most joyful days of the year. 💛

Here's what's in store:
🎵 Live music
🫧 Interactive bubble performance
🏆 Prizes — including recognition for top fundraisers
🎟️ 50/50 draw

Haven't started fundraising yet? There's still time — every dollar raised supports individuals with Down syndrome and their families across Manitoba. Start or join a team today!

Thank you to our incredible sponsors Assiniboine Credit Union and Northway Pharmacy for helping make this day possible! 🙌

🔗 Start fundraising or grab your 50/50 tickets: https://www.manitobadownsyndromesociety.com/wwu

09/04/2026

💡 Pro tip: the more tickets you buy, the better your chances of winning!

Our best value? 50 tickets for just $50. That's 50 chances to win half the pot — and 50 reasons to feel great about supporting Manitobans with Down syndrome 💛

Draw takes place at Walk With Us on September 20th at 3:30 PM. You don't need to be present to win!

🔗 Grab your tickets: https://www.fundingchange.ca/manitoba-down-syndrome-society/al-m7UYIKAumi8nN

LGCA 5656-RF-52191

09/03/2026

Are you a parent of a student with Down syndrome? We want to hear YOUR story. 💛

We're putting together a Parent Panel for See Me Beautiful 2026 and looking for voices who have navigated the journey of literacy and learning with their child. This is your chance to share what you've learned, what you wish you'd known, and what's made a difference.

📅 November 4, 2026 | Centro Caboto Centre, Winnipeg
🎯 Theme: Right to Read

Interested? Fill out our short form to express your interest:
👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5h8TTxNEC3

08/30/2026

Did you know that $5 could help celebrate and support a Manitoban with Down syndrome? 💛

Our Walk With Us 2026 50/50 raffle is live — and the pot is already almost at $1,000! Every ticket you buy supports MDSS programs and services for individuals with Down syndrome and their families, including:

🤸 Active Youth — building physical literacy and confidence in sport
🎉 Social Club — fun, inclusive programming for young adults
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Days — bringing our community together
📚 See Me Beautiful — Manitoba's premier Down syndrome education conference

Buy your tickets today and help us keep doing this work. And hey — you might just win half the pot too! 🎉

🔗 https://www.fundingchange.ca/manitoba-down-syndrome-society/al-m7UYIKAumi8nN

LGCA 5656-RF-52191

08/27/2026

💙 A huge thank you to Red River Co-op for their generous donation of $2,000 in gift cards to support our New Parent Packages! 🎁

These packages are provided to hospitals across Manitoba to be given to new parents of babies born with Down syndrome. Inside, families will find a one-year free MDSS membership along with information about our programs and supports — helping them feel welcomed and connected right from the start.

Thank you, , for helping us support new families during such a special and important time. 🙏

08/26/2026

💡 Did you know your child has rights — and there's a dedicated office in Manitoba here to help you understand and exercise them?

MDSS is partnering with the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) for a free virtual workshop designed to empower parents, caregivers, and educators of children with Down syndrome. 💛

Join us to learn about:
✅ The rights of children and youth under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
🤝 How MACY can support your family through individual advocacy, reviews, investigations, and more
💬 A live Q&A with a MACY Advocacy Officer

📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026
🕖 7:00 – 8:00 PM
💻 Online — free for MDSS Members

This event is exclusive to active MDSS members. Not a member yet? Link in bio to sign up!

🔗 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1994243292371?aff=oddtdtcreator

Address

204-825 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, MB
R3A1M5

Telephone

+12049922731

Website

https://manitobadownsyndromesociety.com/, https://linktr.ee/mbdownsyndrome

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