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Who are we?

Taurus Sqn is a small unit based in Birmingham.  We comprise of a mixture of regular and reserve forces, who are currently completing their studies at either the University of Birmingham or Aston University. 

 

Why DSA?

Down's Syndrome Association is a charity that is close to our squadron's heart.  Some of our members have relatives or good friends who have in their family or know people with this condition. 

 

Who are they?

DSA is the only organisation in this country focusing solely on all aspects of living successfully with Down's syndrome. Since 1970, we have grown from being a local parent support group to a national charity with over 20,000 members, a national office in Teddington Middlesex, offices in Northern Ireland and Wales. Despite this, the organisation is run by a total staff of only 38 (many of them part time), and a network of around 100 regional volunteer-led support groups.

 

Their mission

To provide information and support for people with Down's syndrome, their families and carers, and the professionals who work with them.

They strive to improve knowledge of the condition and champion the rights of people with Down's syndrome.

 

How they do it

The organisation is divided into various teams:

Information - run the helpline; provide info about all aspects of living with Down's syndrome including specialist advisers on social security benefits, education and health; advise new parents or anyone experiencing difficulties. Fundraising - responsible for raising money for the association through events, sponsorship and trusts. Communications - give key messages to the media, public and professionals; influence policy making; responsible for external publications. Training - run courses throughout the UK for members, professionals and carers. Membership - responsible for all administration surrounding new members, existing members and affiliated groups.

 

What are Taurus Sqn doing?

We are conducting a relay run from Birmingham to London along the grand union canal.  The distance is about 210 Km.  The target time is less than 36 hours.  So please give generously and help us reach our target of £2500.

 

The Team:

OCdt James Aubrey

Mid James Baddeley

OCdt David Baxter

Mid Ewan Blackburn

Mid Michael Bray 

Mid Alice Brindley

Capt Stephanie Coles

OCdt Matthew Dean

Mid Craig Dymock 

OCdt Lorna Eaton-Brown

OCdt David Forsyth

OCdt Christopher Hall 

OCdt Lauren Hall

OCdt Sasha Howe

Mid Alec Kingsnorth 

OCdt Ruth Leighton

OCdt Katherine Lindqvist-Jones

Lt Stephen Marshall

OCdt Heather McCulloch

OCdt Matthew McGarvey-Miles 

OCdt Emily Rainsley

OCdt Katy Reid

OCdt Alexi Reynolds 

Lt Ian Thomas

OCdt Thomas Tidy

OCdt Jade Vuong

OCdt Francesca Wallace 

OCdt Jamie Welch

OCdt Callum White

OCdt Sean Yates

Lt John Tucker

OCdt Sam Rees-Boughton

 

Cheers for now!

Taurus Sqn 

 

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