Our mission is to support people living with Down syndrome and their families with individualized and leading-edge educational programs, health services, information resources, and rich social connections so each person can flourish in their own right.
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Events + Workshops

Family Event, Fundraising Event
Run Up for Down Syndrome
June 4, 2023
Join BC’s biggest Down syndrome event and help those with Down syndrome flourish throughout life
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DSRF Taekwondo Students Impress at Canadian Championships
May 16, 2023
Athletes with Down syndrome medal at first Adapted Taekwon-do Canadian Championships.
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DSRF News with Andrew Bingham: May 2023
May 1, 2023
This weekend put us all in a summer mood. Find out what’s on tap this summer in the latest edition of DSRF News with Andrew Bingham.
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Want to give your child an idea of what to expect at Run Up for Down Syndrome? Our awesome event coordinator Aja and amazing SLP Liv created a social story to help make the day a little easier. Download it here: bit.ly/3IFTCKk![]()
You'll also find a handy visual aid inside your race package! #RunUp4DS
The countdown to Run Up for Down Syndrome has begun! ![]()
Race packages will be available for pick-up at DSRF (1409 Sperling Ave. Burnaby) on Thurs. June 1 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm or Fri. June 2 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. They can also be picked up at the Run, starting at 8:00 am at the registration tent inside Swangard Stadium. ![]()
Please note: Team captains are responsible for picking up the packages for their team and distributing them to their team members. #RunUp4DS
Parents: Engage! Jillian is back on June 15 with one more workshop for Kelowna area families before summer break. She will host a round table discussion for parents of children with Down syndrome of all ages. There will be time to socialize, ask questions, and openly share ideas, concerns, and tips with each other, as well as brainstorm events and programs for the fall. ![]()
Details + Registration: DSRF.org/Okanagan