I will be doing a sky dive to raise money for a amazing charity close to my heart. 

SUNDOWNS stands for Supporting Understanding Needs of children with Downs and was formed in 2000 after a group of 4 mums all had little girls born with Downs Syndrome, in Arrowe Park Hospital, within 6 months of each other. Quickly realising that there was no support for people in their situation they formed a support group. 

We are here to support people with Downs Syndrome, their families and to raise awareness of the positive contribution people with downs syndrome make to society. As parents first and members of Sundowns second we strongly believe in taking a positive attitude towards our children’s future. The last 15 to 20 years have seen great changes in people’s attitudes towards the education of children with Down’s Syndrome and the acceptance of young adults in the work place.

We feel that we owe it to the parents who were fundamental in making those changes happen, not to settle for what has already been achieved but to continue to push the boundaries further. We also feel that we have a responsibility to help the older generation of adults who have not been given the same opportunities afforded to our children and the generations to come. Most importantly we believe that no one should have to cope with the practicalities and emotions of raising a child who has Down’s Syndrome on their own.

SunDowns have supported my sister and nephew to over come the challenges that have come their way due to my nephews Downs Syndrome. showing them a sign language called  Makaton that helps children with down syndrome communicate with their parents and people around them. My nephew is now 6 years old and still uses Makaton to this day helping him communicate in school And with his family around him. Since he has been to Sun Downs he has improved his speach and talking alot more clearly Which is amazing!

The money that you donate will go towards helping SunDowns support more families with children that has Downs Syndrome, also help them keep providing days out and trips for these children and their families.