3.21 Celebration
March 21st is recognized as World Down Syndrome Awareness Day (3.21), a day we celebrate everyone with a third copy of the 21st chromosome, or as we like to say, that "something extra®". DSAMT celebrates in many ways, and we hope you will join us and participate in lots of the fun! Here are all the ways we will celebrate 3.21.2024:
Attend 3-21 Events
- Attend 3-21 Celebration on March 22
- Attend 3.21 activities hosted by our County Friends Groups - Families in ALL COUNTIES ARE INVITED TO EACH!
- Community Events
- Light it up Blue & Yellow: KVMP Bridge on 3-21 (pending repairs)
- Light it up Blue & Yellow: TN State Capitol Building on 3-21
- Light it up Blue & Yellow: Metro Nashville Courthouse on 3-21
- Light it up Blue & Yellow: Mt Juliet Clock Tower
- Robertson County "Do Something Extra Day"
Show Your Spirit
- Purchase a 3-21 t-shirt! - ORDERS DUE BY 3/15/2025
- Order a free Down syndrome resource & activities packet for your school/teacher
- Order a free Down syndrome awareness yard sign
- Get a 3.21 Photos for sharing
- Get Customizable DS Facts for sharing
Support DSAMT
- Shop DSAMT Giftshop
- Buy/renew a Down Syndrome Awareness License Plate
- 3.21 Nothing but Blue Skies Candle fundraiser
- Ryan Apparel "Be Kind" Collection
- PaperDolls Photography Photo Shoot
- Golly G's Blue & Yellow Flavor Give Back -March 21 - 28th
Other Ways to Celebrate
- Nominate someone for the Meredith Brunner Scholarship until March 15
- Improve the way the diagnosis of Down syndrome is delivered with a letter
- Raise awareness with your own Random Acts of Kindness
- Make a pledge to spread inclusion
ATTEND 3-21 EVENTS
DSAMT's Annual 3.21 Celebration
DSAMT encourages you to celebrate with your friends & family on March 21st, but we invite you to celebrate all of those with something extra at our annual World Down Syndrome Awareness Day Celebration on March 22, 2025 from 2pm-4pm at Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School (117 Caldwell Drive Hendersonville, TN 37075)
There will be fun to be had by all, music, finger foods and desserts!
Location: Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School (117 Caldwell Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075).
Registration is required.There will be fun to be had by all, music, finger foods and desserts!
Location: Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School (117 Caldwell Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075).
Light it up Blue & Yellow and other community events
KVMP Bridge Lighting Blue & Yellow on 3-21 (pending repairs)
TN State Capitol Building on 3-21
Metro Nashville Courthouse on 3-21
Mt Juliet Clock Tower - will be lit blue & yellow March 15-21
The Robertson County Chamber of Commerce is challenging you to "Do Something Extra" on March 21st in honor of 3.21. Help us celebrate the lives of all of our citizens and let their families know we support, love and accept them. What is something extra? That truly is up to you! Here are some helpful suggestions: Random acts of kindness, an extra lap at the gym, complimenting a stranger, picking up trash in your neighborhood, purchasing the persons coffee in line behind you, sending notes of appreciation to your family or workmates. Post your "extra" on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #RobCoExtra321 in honor of those in our community who are EXTRA special.
SHOW YOUR SPIRIT
3-21 Shirts
Celebrate 3-21 in style with this year's 3-21 apparel. Shirt styles available in adult unisex, youth sizes and onesies. Must order by MARCH 15, so it arrives for 3-21.
Purchase nowDown Syndrome Resource & Activity Package for Elementary Teachers
It’s important to have conversations with your students about disAbilities like Down syndrome, whether you have a student with disAbilities in your class or not. These resources and activities were created to help you teach your students about what it means to have Down syndrome and to be a good friend to everyone. We hope these discussions will result in more friendships and improved attitudes towards acceptance and inclusion of all friends, regardless of ability. Available in English and Spanish!
Each set includes one color printed copy of the packet, extraordinary friend gifts for each student and two books for the classroom. These are available to elementary schools in Middle TN (40 counties). If the school is located outside of Middle TN, there is a fee.
OrderEach set includes one color printed copy of the packet, extraordinary friend gifts for each student and two books for the classroom. These are available to elementary schools in Middle TN (40 counties). If the school is located outside of Middle TN, there is a fee.
3-21 Yard signs to raise awareness for families
Celebrate our Extraordinary friends with Down syndrome with a yard sign to raise awareness about Down syndrome. These are free to order for families and friends of DSAMT in Middle TN to celebrate World Down Syndrome Awareness Day. If outside of Middle TN, there is a fee for the signs.
Order3.21 Photos to share
Each year we accept your photos and create a customized image (shown above) to celebrate 3.21 that you can share on social media and with friends & family. Simply send in a photo using the button below, and we'll make you a photo, which will be posted on DSAMT's Facebook and Instagram pages and email to you for you to share. It is a great way to spread awareness all month long! We'll also use those photos for our awareness video.
Send your photo Down Syndrome Awareness Facts and Customizable Images
DSAMT has images for each of the first 21 days of March, which you can use as they are or can customize with Canva to include your own photos and then share.
Facts Customizable Facts through Canva SUPPORT DSAMT
Shop DSAMT Gift Store
Visit the DSAMT GIFT SHOP, your one-stop shop for DSAMT merchandise, World Down Syndrome
Awareness Day, and Down syndrome awareness! All proceeds benefit the Mission and Vision of the Down Syndrome Association of Middle TN
Visit the Gift Shop HereAwareness Day, and Down syndrome awareness! All proceeds benefit the Mission and Vision of the Down Syndrome Association of Middle TN
Down Syndrome Awareness License Plate
In celebration of 3-21 and all our extraordinary friends, show your support by purchasing a Down syndrome awareness license plate - now available at your local DMV for just $35 more than your typical plate.
Click here for more information 3.21 Blue Skies Candle fundraiser
This Little Candle Company is donating $5 for each “Nothing But Blue Skies" candle sold to DSAMT in the month of March in celebration of World Down Syndrome Awareness Day. This candle is fresh cotton and orange-citrus blend celebrating all individuals with Down syndrome. It is a 8.5 oz soy-wax candle made with phthalate-free oils and burn time roughly 40 hrs. Described on the website as "This scent is bright, cheery and reminds me of so many individuals I love and get to call my friends!" 10% of profits from that candle are donated to DSAMT the rest of the year.
More informationRyan Apparel "Be Kind" collection
Ryan Apparel will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on 3/21. Their "Be Kind" shirts will pair perfectly with your mismatched socks and $3.21 from every "Be Kind" product sold will be donated to DSAMT. Not only that, the whole year, Ryan Apparel will collect $1 from every shirt plus any tips from online orders at https://ryanapparelmerch.com/ to give back to DSAMT.
More informationPaperDolls Photography Photo Shoot
PaperDoll’s Photographer Stephanie Donahoe Mullowney’s is celebrating globally recognized World Down Syndrome Awareness Day with their tradition of seeing how much our kids have overcome and grown. There are several packages to choose from including: “Homie with an extra chromie” individual portraits, “Life is better with you” parent/child/sibling shots, “Extraordinary Friends” kids group sessions shot outdoors, “Tribe 321” lucky few tribe-parents adult outdoor group session, and NEW 3/21 “Triple Threat” digital composite image of your child’s 3 most amazing poses (over ½ OFF for 3.21). Any of these choices will give 10% of each session back to DSAMT. Email thedollcollections@gmail.com for information and to book.
More informationGolly G's Blue & Yellow Flavor Fundraiser March 21st - 28th
Golly G's limited yellow and blue Lemon Blueberry flavor will be available at all locations during the month of March. From Friday, March 21 through Friday, March 28 Golly G's will donate $1 for every Lemon Blueberry scoop sold to DSAMT.
More informationOTHER WAYS TO CELEBRATE
Support DS Businesses
There are many businesses that are owned or operated by people who have Down syndrome. If your favorite isn't on our list, please email Tanya@somethingextra.org
Browse DS BusinessesMeredith Brunner Scholarship
At our 3-21 Celebration we will award The Meredith Brunner Achievement Scholarship, which is awarded annually to an individual with Down syndrome who lives in Middle Tennessee and is continuing their education at a post-secondary program. This fund was established in the fall of 2015 to honor DSAMT Board of Directors’ President Bob Brunner, whose exemplary dedication and effort serves as an example of everything that DSAMT strives to be.
Apply NowEmail your OB-GYN
The core DSAMT's mission is to improve the way physicans delivery the diagnosis of Down syndrome to parents. You can help by writing a letter to your OB-GYN. Many parents do this every year in celebration of 3.21, and we've created a template for you to customize. We encourage you to include a photo of your loved one, too. Please let us know if you send a letter.
Download the Template LetterRandom Acts of Kindness
Everyone is encouraged to raise awareness with some Random Acts of Kindness! We can all use more kindness these days especially!
Spread the Word - Inclusion
Be a teammate. Be a friend. Welcome someone who has been left out. Sit next to someone alone at lunch. Say hello to someone in the hallway. There are so many ways to spread inclusion. Choose yours. Make a pledge and start today. Join us to make inclusion a reality for all people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Make your pledge
Sign the pledge