Category Archives: Fund Raising

HDSSG Dad runs for the DSA

Posted on April 22, 2013 by HDSSG

HDSSG were very proud when we heard that Huddersfield dad, Charlie Smith, was taking part in the Virgin London Marathon raising funds for the only national charity dedicated to helping people with Down Syndrome – the Down’s Syndrome Association. Charlie, dad … Continue reading →

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Support from online ultra & trail running store

Posted on April 19, 2013 by HDSSG

  We are thrilled that new online ultra & trail running equipment store www.ultra-runner.com are supporting Down Syndrome charities including HDSSG! UltraRunner.com offer discounted prices on quality branded clothing and equipment for the ultra and trail running community with the idea … Continue reading →

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West Yorkshire firefighters hope to defend title of sailing challenge winners

Posted on March 24, 2013 by HDSSG

  Firefighters from across West Yorkshire are once again preparing for one of the biggest events in the emergency services calendar – the annual MJ Quinn UK Firefighters Sailing Challenge. Huddersfield Watch Commander Darren Bagley has led West Yorkshire’s sailing … Continue reading →

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Marathon runner Charles does it for the DSA!

Posted on February 26, 2013 by HDSSG

  Charles Smith, his wife Ruth and their 2 children came to HDSSG shortly after the birth of their second daughter Ella (pictured left)They are a wonderful family full of positivity and we are thrilled they found us. Charles is … Continue reading →

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Wild West fundraiser for BOK swimmers a huge hit!

Posted on February 10, 2013 by HDSSG

  Hat’s off to all involved in organising and participating in a wonderful fundraiser held at Longley Park Golf Club in Huddersfield. Around 90 people attended a Wild West evening to raise money for 7 of our BOK team swimmers … Continue reading →

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HDSSG’s young adults have sweet success!

Posted on February 6, 2013 by HDSSG

Our young adults and their parents served up coffee and cakes at the United Reformed Church in Moldgreen this weekend. Parents from our group supplied the cakes whilst our members including Joanne & Zoe (pictured left) brewed the coffee, sold the cakes … Continue reading →

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Coffee morning to boost HDSSG social enterprise initiative!

Posted on January 26, 2013 by HDSSG
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Wild West Night raising funds for BOK Special Olympics team

Posted on December 21, 2012 by HDSSG
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What a year!! HDSSG 2012 Round Up

Posted on December 18, 2012 by HDSSG

  Huddersfield Down Syndrome have had a fantastic year. Here’s a summary of some of the things HDSSG and our families have been up to in 2012!   Our members and their families  have enjoyed lots of fabulous social and sporting … Continue reading →

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Help HDSSG whilst you shop!

Posted on December 1, 2012 by HDSSG

Do you shop online? Did you know that every time you buy something you could be raising money for Huddersfield Down Syndrome Support Group? Over 3000 well known retailers including Amazon, M&S, Boden, Waitrose, House of Fraser, Vodafone, Virgin Atlantic … Continue reading →

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