From the 1 to the 21 October, the Down’s Syndrome Association have been running the #Challenge21 campaign. The DSActive team set the clubs they work with a multitude of challenges all with a theme of 21 because Down’s syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. Alan Elbourn coaches the DSActive tennis […]
As we reach the half way point of #Challenge21, our campaign to raise awareness of Trisomy 21, we spoke to 3 of the DSActive team about what challenges they have chosen, and how they are finding it! Emma What are you doing for #Challenge21? I am making 21 art pieces of different styles. Why did […]
This is a guest blog from Joseph. Joseph is very fit and enjoys going to the gym and playing sports. We asked him to tell us a bit more about his busy life and what his advice is for anyone else wanting to be more active. Joseph…can you tell us a little bit about yourself? […]
During the summer holidays, the DSActive team ran a Multi-skills athletics summer camp for people with Down’s syndrome aged 5+. Find out how the camp went…
Hayley has been attending this year’s DSActive Summer Camp. Last week, she interviewed two of the coaches from the camp, Vicky and Howard
DSActive want to find out about what leisure and fitness provisions there are for people with Down’s syndrome. Please complete our survey
Last year, Brentford Penguin FC launched their sessions for people with Down’s syndrome in Ealing and recently they ran a gala to raise money for the football club. Over 60 people attended the event in Ealing, including the Brentford FC captain, family and friends. There were many prizes and auction items up for grabs. There was also an […]
Victoria is a very active person. She enjoys sports and regularly attends DSActive football and tennis sessions.
This is a guest blog written by Danielle. Earlier this year Danielle took on her first half marathon with her dad and her sister. These are her own words
The DSActive team this year will be welcoming a new member of staff to the team thanks to a generous grant from the City Bridge Trust. This grant has enabled the team to add a new Sports Officer who will be responsible for all our activity within London. This includes supporting existing clubs, adding new […]
