Designer Genes of North Dakota

08/05/2026

We are on the lookout for volunteers to support our upcoming Annual Family Picnic. If you are someone who is ready to have some fun please consider reaching out.

Volunteers will support and encourage participation in the superslide amusement park and help with the food line during our picnic.

If you are interested or want to learn more, please reach out to us at [email protected] or call us at 701-751-2071.

08/03/2026

As we head into August, we wanted to share all the great things being offered this month. Mark your calendars and get excited to join in on the fun!

08/03/2026

It's time to start our second Team Captain incentive!

The winner will receive a branded Swenson, Hagen, and Co. Yeti cooler filled with Designer Genes merch that can be used to spread awareness with your team for our Walk for Down Syndrome!

How to Enter:
Every team with at least 25 registered members or donors on our walk website will be entered into the Team Captain Incentive Drawing.

Ready to start your team and get people registered as team members?
Visit our walk webpage for helpful resources! There you will find a registration how-to video, the Team Captain Packet, and other helpful information about the Walk.

Walk Website:
www.designergenesnd.com/2026walk

A special thank you to Swenson, Hagen, and Co. for donating the amazing Yeti cooler!

08/01/2026

🌟 Congratulations to our first Team Captain Incentive Prize winner for the 2026 Walk for Down Syndrome! 🌟

A big congratulations to Team Alexander for being selected as the winner of our Family Game Night Basket! We will be reaching out by email to share with you additional details and pick up information.

Thank you to everyone who has registered a team for the 23rd Annual Designer Genes Walk for Down Syndrome. Please note, there are more Team Captain incentive prizes coming throughout the walk season! Register your team and stay tuned for your next chance to win.

To learn more about the walk or to get a team registered, click the link below:
www.designergenesnd.com/2026walk

07/31/2026

The countdown is on for the 23rd Annual Walk for Down Syndrome, and we don’t want you to miss the chance to be part of something incredible!

If you are interested, or know of someone who maybe interested, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 701-751-2071. Deadline to support as a sponsor is August 7th.

By becoming a sponsor, you’re not just supporting a one-day event, you’re helping individuals with Down syndrome across the state earn, learn, and belong all year long.

Lets show our community that

07/30/2026

As July comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Legacy United Methodist Church and everyone who supported Designer Genes of North Dakota through their July Impact Offering.

Your generosity and belief in our mission mean more than we can express. Because of the support, we are able to continue strengthening opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and those who support them to earn, learn, and belong.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! We are incredibly grateful for your partnership.

Another way we get outside our four walls and be a Community of Impact for Christ is through our monthly "Impact Offering."

In July, we are collecting an offering to support Designer Genes of North Dakota. This Bismarck nonprofit's mission is to strengthen opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and those who support them ​to learn, earn, and belong.

You can give:

✅ In person at Sunday worship
✅ Dropping by the office (9 am – 3 pm Monday – Thursday)
✅ Any time at legacyumc.org/give (select “Monthly Impact Fund” in the dropdown)

We appreciate your extravagant generosity!

07/30/2026

We are one day away from our first incentive prize drawing for the 23rd Walk for Down Syndrome, so be sure to get your team registered for a chance to win! Winner will be announced on August 1st.

The winner will receive a Family Game Night Basket filled with fun games and treats.

How to Enter:
Every Team Captain who has their team registered on the Walk website will be entered into our Team Captain Incentive Drawing.

Ready to start your team?
Visit our walk webpage for helpful resources! There you will find a registration how-to video, the Team Captain Packet, and other helpful information about the Walk.

Walk Website:
www.designergenesnd.com/2026walk

A special thank you to our anonymous donor for making this fun basket!

07/28/2026

Last week, we were honored to represent North Dakota at the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention.

We had the opportunity to present on one of our greatest passions, strengthening connections between families and Part C Early Intervention services.

Beyond presenting, we connected with Down syndrome associations from across the country, self-advocates, parents, medical professionals, therapists, educators, and researchers.

We’re excited to bring what we learned back to North Dakota and continue strengthening opportunities for our individuals with Down syndrome and those who support them to earn, learn, and belong.

Want to learn about Designer Genes updates?
- Reach out to learn some of the updates from the conference
📧 [email protected]

- Save the date for upcoming events
www.designergenesnd.com/upcomingevents

- Get involved
www.designergenesnd.com/volunteer

07/27/2026

August is a busy month for Designer Genes of ND! Make sure you mark your calendar for our Guardianship Training taking place on Tuesday, August 11th in collaboration with North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Learn how to plan for the future, make informed decisions, and support independence!

Register to attend either in person or virtually - bit.ly/guardianship-training

07/27/2026

We are nearly two weeks away from our free webinar, so make sure you register!

Designer Genes of North Dakota and NDACP North Dakota Association of Community Providers present "Supporting Adults With Down Syndrome Through Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease".

Join national and state experts as they share information on supporting adults with Down syndrome through the aging process, understanding Alzheimer's disease, and promoting healthy aging.

Webinar information and registration can be found here:

This webinar is designed for family members, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and direct support professionals interested in learning more about aging and Alzheimer's disease in individuals with Down syndrome.