UPside2Downs
A ministry of love
Contact Information
CONTACTS
Address:
P.O. Box 7546
Pensacola, Fl. 32534
Tel:
850-293-1367 (Fred)
850-293-0664(Ailyne)
Fax:
850-332-6292
Email:
upside2downs_gmail.com
* Inspiration/Encouragement:
We want to let parents who have a child with Down syndrome know that number one they are blessed to be chosen to raise such a wonderful child. GOD gives special kids to special parents. There is help for you and support when you are willing to accept it. It is hard in the beginning but there is hope! To those that are curious about those with Down syndrome there are a lot of things that we can learn that we have lost along the way. Some of the things that my 2 year old has reminded me of is unconditional love and how to let things go and not hold a grudge. Let's learn together.
*Literature:
We have different information for those interested about Down syndrome. There are facts/myths sheets, brochures about our organization, Dental care, and more. We try to keep only updated information.
*Awareness/Education:
We are going into our community to help spread awareness anyway that we can. We have went on T.V. with WSRE to promote Down syndrome. Our church's motorcycle ministry began our 1st Annual Bike Run in October of 2009. There are numerous expos that we set up booths to explain what we are doing in our community for Down syndrome. There are many ways that we are getting the word out there to support our family and friends.
*Local speakers:
We have a monthly support group meeting held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at our church My Father's Vineyard from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Each month there is a different speaker from our community that shares what their agency is doing or personal testimonies of overcoming in a society that is constantly against them.
*Workshops:
When available we partner with Early Steps to collaborate dates to combine our group's monthly meeting with a workshop that they are holding. The topics range from Potty training, Behavioral, Sign Language and the list goes on.
*Playgroups:
We are in the process of having a dear friend of ours train and be educated on how to lead a playgroup for our children. I am excited to get our first Playgroup date, but for now it is still under progress.
1st Annual Run for Down Syndrome
October 10, 2009
Buell Harley Davidson
6 Brothers meat Market
Wing Zone
Starbucks
Sprint
Indulge Skin and Body
Waterboyz
Damians
Rave Motion Pictures
Beauticontrol
CCUFL
Fast Eddies
Pensacola Interstate Fair
Simoniz
Pensacola Civic Center
3 Saints Tattoo
Sonny's
Bere's
Pensacourt
Super Star Cuts
Edwin Watts Golf
Papa John's
Walmart
Little Debbie
Clocks4Bikes
8130 Pensacola Blvd.
Pensacola. Fl. 32534
Meetings every 3rd Thursday from
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Day Care Provided
2008
UPside2Downs' 1st Monthly Meeting (October)
Molino's Biggest Baby Shower (November)
2009
Early Steps Advisory Council (Quarterly)
Gulf Coast Minority Expo
Pensacola's Largest Baby Shower (April)
Mended Little Hearts Back to School
1st Annual Bike Run for Down Syndrome (October)
UPside2Downs' 1st year anniversary (October)
WHBR Airing of our 1st Annual Run for Down Syndrome (November)
Adopted a family in Delaware for Christmas (December)
Adopted 4 kids at My Father's Vineyard for Christmas (December)
WSRE/PBS Pensacola Down Syndrome Interview (December)
Christmas Joy at the Cluster (December)
2010
ReAiring of WSRE Pensacola Down Syndrome Interview (January)
Attended the Escambia County Dependency Summit and Service Resource Fair(January)
Set up a table at the Pensacola Ice Flyer's game (January)
Fundraiser and promoting awareness at WalMart on Mobile Hwy. (February)
What they are saying about UPside2Downs
With this article, were going to get away from Pensacola Real Estate and look at a great organization that is doing a lot of good in our Pensacola community. I am truly grateful to the Gilliards for all they do to make life better for those beautiful souls that are facing the challenges of Down syndrome. So go see a hockey game and support a good cause. And if you are not into hockey, just be aware of these beautiful people in our community who are working so hard to make the world a better place and lend them your support if you so desire.
By Karl Burger (Real Estate Agent) March 3, 2010
Beads 2 Treasure offers UPside2downs best wishes in the success of their mission to parents and children in Florida and throughout the United States.
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Upside2Downs is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals from infancy through adulthood and your support helps us continue our mission. By donating to Upside2Downs, you make a real difference in the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
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