Thursday, August 12, 2010

DSI Volunteers to receive award from Indy Colts!

During halftime of their first pre-season game on Sunday, August 15, the
Indianapolis Colts will recognize twenty-four outstanding volunteers and philanthropists by
presenting them with the Golden Horseshoe Award. These individuals represent twelve charitable organizations in the Central Indiana community who are working to make a difference in the lives of Hoosiers.

Down Syndrome Indiana is proud to be one of the twelve charitable organization’s honored at this Sunday’s game. Down Syndrome Indiana chose to recognize the following volunteer and philanthropist for the award:

Angie Cain is a 26 year old with Down syndrome and has volunteered more than 400 hours with Down Syndrome Indiana. Angie participated in the “Our Voice…Our Vision…Our Future” conference that was put on by the Arc of Indiana and the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities. While there she shared her voice and opinion on critical issues impacting people with developmental disabilities and their families. In addition, she has represented Down Syndrome Indiana on television encouraging others to attend and support the local Buddy Walk ®.

The dedicated owners and staff of Montgomery Aviation take pride in fund raising for Down Syndrome Indiana each year. For the past three years, Montgomery Aviation has hosted a Fly-in and Fundraiser that have generated more than $36,000 to support the mission of Down Syndrome Indiana making it the largest single donor to the organization.

This is the first year for the Golden Horseshoe Award, which was created by the Colts to raise awareness for local charities and their volunteers and philanthropists who are making a significant impact in our community. Down Syndrome Indiana is honored to be among the first organizations to receive this award..... GO COLTS!!!!!!!

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