Ways To Help
Thank You for Your Interest
in Supporting DSAMT!
The Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee (DSAMT) organizes the The Extra Mile (SM) to celebrate and support individuals with Down syndrome and their families and to promote understanding and acceptance of those with Down syndrome. The Extra Mile will be the largest Down syndrome awareness event in the state and our primary source of funding for our programs.
Support your loved one with Down syndrome by getting a Down Syndrome Awareness license plate. ONLY $35 more than what you already pay, and half that extra money goes to statewide advocacy efforts
The DSAMT golf tournament honors Caleb Thompson, who in 2004, at 18-months old, lost a hard-fought battle with AVSD, a heart defect common in children with Down syndrome. This tournament has grown year after year, and we are striving to be the premiere charity golf event in Middle TN. Funds raised at this tournament support critical programming at DSAMT, especially our Sunshine program, which provides support to families who are in the hospital.
There are multiple ways to give to DSAMT. These are some of your options.
A half marathon is 13.1 miles or 21 kilometers. It was meant to be! We are challenging runners to post our fundraising link to encourage their friends, family, loved ones, casual acquaintances, and avid Strava followers to donate while we run the miles. We encourage a $21 donation, but any amount is welcomed! For an extra challenge, go for the trisomy (three) $21 donation and sign up for a recuring 3-month donation! Is the company you work for looking to give back to the community? Link them in with this!
Celebrate someone with Down syndrome, while supporting DSAMT. All purchased items help support our mission.
Support businesses who donate a portion of your purchases to support the important programs at DSAMT.
There are many businesses that are owned or operated by individuals who have Down syndrome, employ them or give a portion of their proceeds to the Down syndrome community. Please consider supporting these businesses.
There are many different types of volunteer activities at DSAMT. Most of the wonderful programs, social events, camps, and workshops rely on support from the community.