Fundraising Strategy for Down Syndrome Cork
In Sept 2021, 2into3 began working with Down Syndrome Cork, a branch of the national charity Down Syndrome Ireland. Down Syndrome Cork has over 400 members in Cork city and county and is governed by a parent-led committee. Down Syndrome Cork offers a range of therapies, courses, employment support and social events for members and their families.
The Context
The Field of Dreams Project is one of Down Syndrome Cork’s core projects. Set on a 3-acre site in Curraheen, Co. Cork, the Field of Dreams (in partnership with Munster Agricultural Society), provides opportunities for adults with Down Syndrome for ongoing learning and growth through a number of programmes. For members this means a life of greater independence, self-reliance and progress towards paid work.
With the Field of Dream firmly established, Down Syndrome Cork turned to 2into3 to support a fundraising campaign for development of its Speech and Language Therapy services. Down Syndrome Cork’s Speech and Language Therapy is targeted at providing treatment, support and care for children and adults with difficulties in communicating, as well as those with difficulties eating, drinking and swallowing.
Currently employing three speech and language therapists: one full time and two part time, Down Syndrome Cork aimed to stabilise and expand this crucial service over the next 3 to 5 years
