Putting Downs First

Guns & Hoses Hockey Tournament

Come join the wonderful athletes of The Northeastern Ohio Police & Fire Hockey Teams as they promote Down syndrome awareness and raise money to fund programs for those with Down syndrome. For the second year in a row, they are sponsoring, The Guns & Hoses Hockey Tournament, at Kent State University Ice Arena in Kent, Ohio on Saturday, February 13th at 7pm. Admission is $8. All those with Down syndrome admitted free. After the game, the the administration at KSU Ice Arena has graciously agreed to allow all those who wish to participate ( subject to skate equipment availability) to "hit the ice" & skate with the hockey players free of charge. Thank You so much for your hospitality. We also consider this event our February Play Date. Come enjoy the fun!!! Kent Ice Arena, 650 Loop Road, Kent Ohio 44242.

Our Mission

To offer encouragement to new and expectant parents through education, loving support, and hope for the future
To provide families, friends, and people touched by Down Syndrome information, support, and friendship
To further education and awareness of the benefits for inclusion of persons affected by Down Syndrome in our society

A VIP Thank You

Thank you to all of our friends who have made the Valley's Inclusive Playground possible. So much love and labor have gone into making this dream come true for our children of this Valley. Thank you to those who donated funds and services; The Freda Family Foundation, Main Street Warren, Mayor Micheal O'Brien, Warren Concrete, Playworld Midstates, Warren City Employees, Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Warren Area Board of Realtors, Warren Moose Lodge, Wal-Mart, all the area restaurants who donated for Community Build Days, and the countless volunteers who came to build our playground.

Please know what a positive impact you have made on the children of our community! We can't thank you enough.