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SANDS







            SOUTHERN AZ NETWORK FOR DOWN SYNDROME





                                                                         Nominated by:
            Website:                                                                     Nominated by:
                                                                         Beth Dirren
            WWW.SANDSAZ.ORG
                                                                                         Beth Dirren



                                                                         Why we love them:
            What they do:
                                                                          They celebrate people with down
            Sands helps educate and support people
            with down syndrome as well as their                           syndrome as the amazing individuals
            families.                                                     that they are! Every year (with the
                                                                          exception of 2020, which was virtual)
                                                                          they host a buddy walk, which usually

                                                                          has pictures of each individual that we
                                                                          are honoring along the walk. Last time
                                                                          we went, there were cheer leaders ,
                                                                          signs and so many people cheering each
                                                                          other on. My Niece, Harlee, felt like a
                                                                          rock star!
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