My team
My team
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
Total raised: $49,582.17
Goal: $80,000.00
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This August, I'll be lacing up my running shoes for my first-ever ASICS Falmouth Road Race in support of the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC).
This cause is incredibly personal to me. My cousin, CJ, has Down syndrome, and we've been close our entire lives. We're the same age, so we grew up together, went through school together, and played sports alongside each other. Watching CJ face challenges with determination, kindness, and an infectious smile has been a constant source of inspiration in my life.
Growing up, my siblings and I spent many years volunteering as Special Olympics Unified Partners alongside CJ. Some of my favorite memories are from practices, competitions, and simply spending time together through Special Olympics. Those experiences showed me firsthand the power of inclusion, friendship, and community, and they helped shape the person I am today.
I'm proud to be running my first Falmouth Road Race to support the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress and the incredible work they do for individuals with Down syndrome and their families across Massachusetts.
If you're able, I'd be incredibly grateful for your support. Every donation, no matter the amount, helps MDSC continue providing life-changing programs, advocacy, and resources that make a real difference.
Thank you for supporting me, CJ, and the mission of the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. I can't wait to take on my first Falmouth Road Race for such a meaningful cause.
— Owen Harding
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In August I will be running in the 2026 ASICS Falmouth Road Race to raise funds and promote the acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome.
My goal is to raise as much as I can to support the MDSC's mission and I’m asking for your help! Will you join with me by making a tax-deductible donation? Your support will bring me one step closer to achieving my fundraising goal and will help the MDSC to continue to reach its ultimate goal—to ensure that all individuals with Down syndrome are valued, included, and given the opportunity to pursue fulfilling lives.
If you would like to make an online donation, please click above on my fundraising page. If you would prefer to donate by check, you can mail a check, payable to MDSC to:
MDSC
20 Burlington Mall Road, Suite 261
Burlington, MA 01803
Your donation will make a difference in the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families!
Thank you!
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19 | Colleen Buckley | $109.85 |
| Jul 19 | Bubba and Kelley | $109.85 |
| Jul 19 | Sandra Buckley | $109.85 |
| Jul 18 | Carolyn & Terry Buckley | Undisclosed amount |
| Jul 17 | Gloria Rice | $28.10 |
| Jul 17 | CJ’s Dad | $50.00 |
| Jul 16 | Lynn | $109.85 |
| Jul 16 | Joe & Nancy Collins | $55.35 |
| Jul 16 | Aidan & Meg | $200.00 |
| Jul 16 | The Jourdenais Family | $109.85 |
