Down Syndrome Ireland

Cause Description

Established in 1971, Down Syndrome Ireland is the voice of people with Down syndrome and their families throughout Ireland. The charity has over 3,500 members with 26 branches nationwide.

The charity provides an ‘all-through-life’ supports to people with Down syndrome and their families across Ireland with specialists in the areas of health, speech and language, early development, education and adult education and independence that enhance the lives of thousands of children and adults with Down syndrome across the country.

Every year, the charity needs to raise 85% of its €3+ million costs to continue providing essential services to people with Down syndrome.