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SUPPORTER STORIES & FUNDRAISING IDEAS

There are lots of ways to raise money for Down Syndrome Cheshire

Could you support us in 2025?

We're looking for people to run the Chester 10k and make a difference over World Down Syndrome Day 2025.


Join Team DSC and help us support our incredible community. Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned runner, we have two ways you can get involved and make every step count!


Bag a DSC place:

Secure one of our exclusive charity places and take on the Chester 10k while fundraising to support our work. There’s no entry fee, but we do ask for a minimum fundraising pledge of £200 (excluding Gift Aid). Your efforts will directly help us continue our mission to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families.


Or use your own place:

Already have a spot in the race? You can still be part of Team DSC! There’s no minimum sponsorship—just raise as much as you can and show your support!


Email admin@dscheshire.org.uk to let us know you’ll be running for Team DSC or more information!

Our Fundraiser Fanfare - some amazing supporter stories


A woman wing walking for Down Syndrome Cheshire

Helen - Our Wing Walking Warrior!

September 9, 2024
Celebrating Helen's amazing wing walk
Matt & Sarah Larkin holding a cardboard banner at the London Marathon Down Syndrome Cheshire

Matt & Sarah's Marathon triumph!

May 2, 2024
Matt & Sarah Larkin triumph at the London Marathon 2024
man throwing a stone into the sea. Supporting Down Syndrome Cheshire

Mike's Coast to Coast adventure

April 16, 2024
Mike Eaton celebrating the completion of his Coast to Coast in the traditional way by throwing a stone collected from the start of the walk and carried on
Down Syndrome Cheshire supporter carrying out DIY

Superstar Mike's DIY Makeover

March 4, 2024
We are so incredibly grateful to long-time family community member, Mike Avraam, for stepping up to the challenge of developing and improving the storage options and audio-visual setup in our Hub's activity room. After consulting with a well-known Scandinavian lifestyle furniture emporium, Mike set himself the challenge of building some bespoke seat/storage bins at one end and then constructing a super smart 'wall' of white glossy loveliness at the other - leaving a perfect space to relocate our modestly-sized TV, ready for film nights and presentations. Mike achieved all this in just a few short weeks, completing the work in time for us to host our monumental DS Act guidance symposium with the DoHSC on 28th February. You really can't put a value on support of this kind - it's immense and will make such a difference to our day-to-day operations. So, thank you, Mike - we all think you are a superstar!

WAYS FOR YOU TO GET INVOLVED...

When it comes to fundraising - the sky's the limit (unless you're planning on wing-walking or sky-diving...then, not so much!).  We host regular annual fundraisers throughout the year that are hugely popular and well-supported, and we've included some great hints and tips below to help you decide on how you might want to go that extra mile for us. 

Walk Up For Downs


This World Down Syndrome Day challenge was so popular we’re continuing through the year. Why not grab a cuppa, take a look through the information and plan your walk with friends or family. Click the button to download our toolkit.


Join Our Team


Our fantastic team of fundraisers help in a wide variety of ways whether it’s a bag packing at a supermarket, selling merchandise or helping at our Sunday Teas event. If you’d like to join the dream team, please email us admin@dscheshire.org.uk

Doing Your Own Thing


It could be a marathon, bungee jump or anything that challenges you! If you’ve got a great fundraising idea then we’re here to support you with information and merchandise.

Fundraising For Schools


If you’re looking for a charity partner, having a dress-down day or taking part in an enterprise challenge then we’d love to work with you and your school. We offer free awareness and inclusion assemblies so support the curriculum. Many schools sell our famous gingerbread sock biscuits to raise funds every March in the lead up to World Down Syndrome Day. If you’d like your school to get involved, please use the button.

Fundraising At Work


We have merchandise, collection boxes and banners we can supply if you choose to support Down Syndrome Cheshire in your place of work. Use the button to register. If you are able to qualify for match funding for your fundraising and require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.


If you would like to donate to our charity, then please visit our JustGiving page



Down Syndrome Cheshire - JustGiving


£10 will provide tailored in-depth information and advice for a family supporting a person with Down syndrome.

£20 will allow us to develop vital services to help people can access the support they need.


£30 will provide education advocacy support for a child with Down syndrome.

GIFT AID is a scheme that allows us to reclaim the tax you have paid and gain an additional 25% on certain donations at no cost or hassle to you.  So, if you are a UK taxpayer don't forget to type 'Yes' in the box if it appears at the checkout of an item you are purchasing (please note: by indicating this, you are confirming that you are a UK taxpayer and that you understand if you pay less income tax and/or capital gains tax in the current year than the amount of gift aid claimed on that donation, it is your responsibility to pay the difference to HMRC)



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