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At this year's Buddy Walk, the RGDSN Scholarship Committee awarded a scholarship to Michael Frecking of Las Cruces....

The Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the recipients of our first two post-secondary scholarships. Isabelle Franchere and Jessica Silva were presented with their scholarship awards at this year’s Denim and Diamonds Gala held on April 22, 2023.  Isabelle loves going to Jeremiah’s Place and attending their Summer Camp Program, in particular their cooking courses. Currently on the waitlist for the DD waiver, Isabelle was awarded a $1,000...

RGDSN is thrilled to announce the launch of our Scholarship Program, offering financial assistance to adults with Down syndrome who wish to enroll in a class or program that will build life skills, lead to greater opportunities for employment, support independent living, or in some other way empower the individual to succeed in living an enriched and fulfilling life.  RGDSN will be distributing a total of $5,000 to as many as 5 recipients and will be announcing the...