With the backing of the Sue Buckley Research Fund, the Trust has started three new research studies involving preschool children with Down syndrome. These new studies aim to shed new light on the development of children with Down syndrome during their vital preschool years.
Following the success of the last two 'Sunshine Walks' in Hampshire, the Trust is delighted to announce that the event is taking place again this year, organised once again by volunteer fundraiser Kate Allen.
Schools and nurseries across the length and breadth of the UK have raised thousands of pounds by taking part in the Trust's Up for Reading campaign.
Local Premiership team (and FA Cup finalists) Portsmouth FC have donated a share of their Charity Shield money to the Trust.
The Trust has recently expanded its fundraising team by welcoming Stacey Hunt as its new Funding and Development Officer. Another recent employee, Becky Baxter, has celebrated her first 6 months at the Trust.
Generous supporters from all over the UK and around the world are backing the Sue Buckley Research Fund - a new fund set up by the Trust to revitalise and accelerate scientific research and education to benefit people with Down syndrome everywhere.
Brian Paddick, the 2008 LibDem candidate for Mayor of London, is raising money in aid of the Trust by taking part in the 2008 Flora London Marathon.
The Winter 2008 issue of the Trust's newsletter Trust News is available to download.
Professor Sue Buckley OBE today launched the Sue Buckley Research Fund - a major new appeal to revitalise and accelerate scientific research and education to benefit people with Down syndrome everywhere.
An evening dinner event aboard HMS Warrior in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard has raised over £50,000 for the Trust's work. The event, organised by Trustee Rachael Ross and her husband Ken, and attended by over 250 guests including members of the Portsmouth FC squad, was a fantastic success with keen bidding for a range of superb auction lots.
Sharron and Barrie Barker recently celebrated 10 years of voluntary fundraising in aid of The Down Syndrome Educational Trust. Their fantastic and dedicated fundraising activities have generated over £100,000 during this period - which has made a massive contribution to the Trust's continued success.
Kind-hearted staff at the local HM Revenue & Customs offices in Portsmouth have presented the Trust with £3,000 raised through their charity of the year activities.
The Trust has been successful in securing funding for a new film on teaching children with Down syndrome to read.