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 McCullochOCdt Matthew McGarvey-Miles
OCdt Emily RainsleyOCdt Katy Reid
OCdt Alexi ReynoldsLt Ian Thomas
OCdt Thomas TidyOCdt Jade Vuong
OCdt Francesca WallaceOCdt Jamie Welch
OCdt Callum WhiteOCdt Sean Yates
Lt John TuckerOCdt Sam Rees-Boughton
Cheers for now!
Taurus Sqn
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