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UK based Dave Ciano today announced that the
prestigious fund raising petanque tournament,
in aid of of
the Auckland Down Syndrome Association (ADSA)
and the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA),
would this year be hosted by the Herne Bay
Petanque Club, Auckland, on
Sunday 16th November 2008.
All money raised from entrance fees and from the
raffle would be presented to the two charities
on the day and Mr Ciano confirmed that there
would be no expenses or deductions. All
competition prizes and raffle prizes would be
donated by individuals and companies in New
Zealand and in the UK.
Further details of the competition will appear
on the various petanque websites and on the ADSA
website later in the year.
The ADSA is a not-for-profit organisation. They
support over 300 families within the greater
Auckland region. They aim to:
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inform and support families/whanau of people
with Down syndrome
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promote and advocate attitudes in the wider
community
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promote the rights and inclusion of people
with Down syndrome
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review policies and lobby government and
other institutions and to promote positive
public awareness through educational and
media initiatives ADSA provide support to
new and existing families.
They provide ‘new parent’ packs and have trained
volunteers who undertake home and hospital
visits. They issue a newsletter four times a
year and aim to inform people with regard to all
aspects of Down syndrome, particularly education
and health related issues.
Until 6th November
Dave can be contacted for more information at:
david.ciano(at)ntlworld.com
After 6th
November Dave will be in Auckland and can be
contacted at: voyk(at)orcon.net.nz
or Tel: 09 272
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