I'm Cas, great aunt to Wren and to Hunter, who is 6 and lives with Down Syndrome and CEO of Down Syndrome WA. I am in this role because of Hunter and his beautiful mum, my niece Aimee. DSWA continually need funds to provide connection and support to our families, work which is often unfunded. Each year we need to raise enough money to cover $250k of operational costs, including fundraising for my own salary! Not an easy task! So I've decided to get myself fit, and in October - Down Syndrome Awareness Month, try to complete a Triathlon circuit on Sunday 27 October. All monies raised go to DSWA - 50% to general needs and 50% to Aimee's fund, a fund set up in her memory to support the mental health and wellbeing of parents of children with Down Syndrome.
Down Syndrome WA is a statewide membership organisation representing people with Down syndrome and their families. DSWA is a not-for- profit organisation established in 1986 to provide information, support, and advocacy for people with Down syndrome, their families and the broader community.
Down Syndrome WA is an active member of the Down Syndrome Australia network of state associations.
Down Syndrome WA relies on fundraising, grants and donations as we have no ongoing Government funding. Our vision is that people with Down syndrome live a life of their choice and make their contribution to the community.
About Fundraiser
Cassandra Hughes
PERTH, WA
Sat, 9 Nov 2024
Laura and Rob Hickey-Molenschot
$ 150
Thanks so much Cassandra, you are inspiring
Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Emily Caska
$ 100
Bravo, Cas! It's been a fab journey to follow. Here's to beautiful Aimee, Wren and Hunter.
Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Catia Malaquias
$ 100
Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Anonymous
$ 50
Wed, 30 Oct 2024
Chrisp Family
$ 200
You’re amazing Cas
Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Tahlea Venter
$ 100
Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Jan and Murray
$ 100
Congratulations Cas - your determination and passion shining through as usual.
Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Jodie-Anne Mak
$ 25
So proud of you joining in the walk, Dad xxxx
Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Bridget Chamberlain
$ 100
Always someone so committed and true to your word Cas, very well done!!
Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Sean Mulroney
$ 100
Well done Cas, you are making an incredible effort, I hope this support helps and encourages others.
Down Syndrome WA is a statewide membership organisation representing people with Down syndrome and their families. DSWA is a not-for- profit organisation established in 1986 to provide information, support, and advocacy for people with Down syndrome, their families and the broader community.
Down Syndrome WA is an active member of the Down Syndrome Australia network of state associations.
Down Syndrome WA relies on fundraising, grants and donations as we have no ongoing Government funding. Our vision is that people with Down syndrome live a life of their choice and make their contribution to the community.
Thanks so much Cassandra, you are inspiring