The NENDSA is a non-profit organization which serves families of children and adults with Down Syndrome, and interested professionals in the Northeast Nebraska area.
NENDSA was formed in 2012 by parents who felt a need to associate more closely with other parents of children with Down Syndrome.
Other goals of NENDSA are to have a yearly Buddy Walk in northeast Nebraska, bringing families of children with Down Syndrome together, and providing information for new parents of children with Down Syndrome.
Please join us for our 9th Annual Buddy Walk Saturday, October 30th in Norfolk, Nebraska at 10:00 a.m. at the Norfolk YMCA 301 West Benjamin Ave.
Sponsorship opportunities:
Title /4 Star sponsor: $1,000.00 4 ft. x 2 ft. banner prominently displayed at the Buddy Walk, prominent placement on back of t-shirt noting title sponsor, recognized as title sponsor at Lion's Club Parade, listed on website as title sponsor.
3 Star sponsor: $500.00 3 ft. x 2 ft. banner displayed at the Buddy Walk, listed on t-shirt,
noted at Lion's Club Parade, listed on website.
2 Star sponsor: $250.00 2 ft. x 2 ft. banner displayed at the Buddy Walk, listed on t-shirt,
noted at Lion's Club Parade, listed on website.
1 Star sponsor: $125.00 1 ft. x 1 ft. banner displayed at the Buddy Walk, listed on t-shirt,
noted at Lion's Club Parade, listed on website.
Please contact Jody Maas at jodylmaas@gmail.com or 402-649-5677 for sponsorship. Your support is greatly appreciated!
The Northeast Nebraska Down Syndrome Association is proud to announce that our 2021 Buddy Walk is on for this year and will be held Saturday, Oct. 30th.
If anyone has questions about becoming an active volunteer for the Northeast Nebraska Down Syndrome Association and/or would like to help with our Buddy Walk or be a sponsor you can contact Gary Shada: 402-841-9376 or e-mail:garyshada@gmail.org or Jody Maas: 402-649-5677 or e-mail: jodylmaas@gmail.com
To date The Northeast Nebraska Down Syndrome Association has raised just over $13,000.00. A portion which is sent to the National Down Syndrome Society in New York City for ongoing research.
Gary Shada
Co-Founder and Co-Chairperson of the Northeast Nebraska Down Syndrome Association
NENDSA was formed in 2012 by parents who felt a need to associate more closely with other parents of children with Down Syndrome.
Other goals of NENDSA are to have a yearly Buddy Walk in northeast Nebraska, bringing families of children with Down Syndrome together, and providing information for new parents of children with Down Syndrome.
Please join us for our 9th Annual Buddy Walk Saturday, October 30th in Norfolk, Nebraska at 10:00 a.m. at the Norfolk YMCA 301 West Benjamin Ave.
Sponsorship opportunities:
Title /4 Star sponsor: $1,000.00 4 ft. x 2 ft. banner prominently displayed at the Buddy Walk, prominent placement on back of t-shirt noting title sponsor, recognized as title sponsor at Lion's Club Parade, listed on website as title sponsor.
3 Star sponsor: $500.00 3 ft. x 2 ft. banner displayed at the Buddy Walk, listed on t-shirt,
noted at Lion's Club Parade, listed on website.
2 Star sponsor: $250.00 2 ft. x 2 ft. banner displayed at the Buddy Walk, listed on t-shirt,
noted at Lion's Club Parade, listed on website.
1 Star sponsor: $125.00 1 ft. x 1 ft. banner displayed at the Buddy Walk, listed on t-shirt,
noted at Lion's Club Parade, listed on website.
Please contact Jody Maas at jodylmaas@gmail.com or 402-649-5677 for sponsorship. Your support is greatly appreciated!
The Northeast Nebraska Down Syndrome Association is proud to announce that our 2021 Buddy Walk is on for this year and will be held Saturday, Oct. 30th.
If anyone has questions about becoming an active volunteer for the Northeast Nebraska Down Syndrome Association and/or would like to help with our Buddy Walk or be a sponsor you can contact Gary Shada: 402-841-9376 or e-mail:garyshada@gmail.org or Jody Maas: 402-649-5677 or e-mail: jodylmaas@gmail.com
To date The Northeast Nebraska Down Syndrome Association has raised just over $13,000.00. A portion which is sent to the National Down Syndrome Society in New York City for ongoing research.
Gary Shada
Co-Founder and Co-Chairperson of the Northeast Nebraska Down Syndrome Association

The Northeast Nebraska Down Syndrome Association would like to give a GIGANTIC "Thank You" to Michael Billings of Valentine, NE. Michael donated over $1500 to the Buddy Walk this year. He raised the money by having a "Nacho Bar" in Valentine. This is the second year that Michael has made such a generous contribution to the Down Syndrome Association and we can't thank him enough for his thoughtfulness.