Help Steven raise money

Thank you for taking the time to read my story.

I’m running the Falmouth Road Race to support the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC), an organization that means a great deal to my family. The MDSC is dedicated to supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families through a broad range of programs and initiatives. Their team provides resources, guidance, and advocacy to help ensure every person with Down syndrome can thrive in their community.

My twin nephews, Sebastian and Zachary, are the reason I support the MDSC. Their Down syndrome diagnosis came shortly after they were born, and with it came our first introduction to the MDSC through a thoughtful care package delivered to the NICU.

We didn’t know what the future would look like, but we quickly learned it would be filled with more joy and purpose. Sebastian and Zachary, along with their triplet sister Sophia, brought our family closer, made us stronger, and gave us new perspectives.

When Sebastian and Zachary were hospitalized with life-threatening respiratory infections at Boston Children’s Hospital, the MDSC was there once again to support our family.

Among many other forms of advocacy and assistance, the MDSC supports Massachusetts families whose children with Down syndrome are experiencing extended hospital stays or complex medical needs through its MDSC Cares Program.

I recently completed the Boston Marathon while fundraising for the MDSC, and it was an incredibly meaningful experience. The support from friends, family, and the running community meant so much, and I’m grateful to carry that momentum into Falmouth this August.

While our confident and cheerful Sebastian has passed on, we are so thankful that organizations like the MDSC are there to support Zachary and others living with Down syndrome as they navigate school, transition to adulthood, and beyond.

I’m running in memory of Sebastian and for Zachary’s future. With your support, we can help advance the MDSC’s mission of ensuring individuals like them are valued, included, and given opportunities to pursue fulfilling lives.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps move this mission forward, and I’m sincerely grateful for your support.

Thank you.