Tamara Walton

DSUK World Down Syndrome Day 2025

Fundraising for Positive about Down syndrome

£1,271
raised of £321 target
21 Days of Walking
The 21st of March (the 3rd month of the year) was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Every year on March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day is observed to create awareness

Story

This time last year Astrid and I did 21 days of walks to raise money for Down Syndrome UK for World Downs Syndrome Day. We ended up raising an absolutely astronomical £1100, which is about 10 times more than I'd hoped for. This year, Astrid is kindly paying me back for carrying her for 90% of last year's walks, and has volunteered to do all the walking herself! She's still working on her walking skills, but with the help of her push-along walker, Astrid is aiming to do 321 laps of the house in the 21 days leading up to World Down Syndrome Day on 21/03

We're hoping to raise at least £321 this year, but if you can't donate we completely understand - words of encouragement to shout at Astrid from the comfort of the sofa as she plods around the house will also be accepted (jkjk)

Just £21 pays for resources for a maternity unit for families who have received a diagnosis, so every penny really does help 🩷

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About the campaign

The 21st of March (the 3rd month of the year) was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Every year on March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day is observed to create awareness

About the charity

Down Syndrome UK (DSUK) is a national charity passionate about empowering parents and professionals to improve the lives of those with Down syndrome and their families in the UK.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,271.00
+ £298.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,271.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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