Sky’s the Limit Honorees Announced

LuMind Research Down Syndrome Foundation is happy to announce the honorees for the Second Annual Sky’s the Limit Awards Gala. Sky’s the Limit recognizes the best and brightest who have helped propel Down syndrome cognition research, celebrating their successes at a Gala on May 21, 2016 in Seattle, Washington.

Founders’ Award: Awarded to an individual or organization whose work has left a legacy in the advancement of Ds cognition research.

Honoree: Hayes Mechanical for their continued and growing golf events in support of Down syndrome cognition research. Terry Ancel, president of Hayes Mechanical will be accepting the award on behalf of the firm.

Dr. David Cox Rising Star Award: In recognition of an up and coming researcher.

Honoree: Dr. Michael Rafii, University of California, San Diego, for his work on the first clinical trial just started to study Alzheimer’s in adults with Ds.

Dr. William Cohen Researcher of Distinction Award: Awarded to an established researcher who has made a significant contribution to Ds research, produces research that is innovative, relevant and timely and collaborates with others both as researcher and mentor to advance research.

Honoree: Dr. Roger Reeves, Johns Hopkins University, for his strong research work, representing the discipline, and bringing several new researchers in the field through his consortium project.

Luminary Award: Presented to an outstanding volunteer(s) who consistently excels in their efforts with proven results.

Honorees: Steve Lazare,  Mary Costello Lazare, and Anthony Providenti for a decade of work on the ROMP for Research in New York, raising almost $2 million for cognition research.

Please join us in congratulating the honorees and plan to join us to celebrate their wonderful achievements on May 21.

Celebrating 10 Years of ROMP

Thank you to everyone who played, smiled, laughed and donated in celebration of 10 years of the ROMP on October 11 in NYC. We’ll be adding more pictures as we receive them and can’t wait to see the video of the event! (It’s here! Thank you Keith Brady!)

Romp For Research 2015 from Keith Brady Media on Vimeo.

So far, more than $167,000 has been raised this year with donations rolling in daily! If we can reach $200,000, the ROMP will have contributed more than $2 million dollars to Down syndrome cognition research through its decade of celebration. Let’s reach that milestone!

If you couldn’t make it, but still want to show your appreciation of the great work of the ROMP organizers, consider making a donation to the event. We’ll be continuing to accept your support until the end of the year.

A big heartfelt THANK YOU to Anthony Providenti, Mary Costello-Lazare, and Steve Lazare, as well as to the entire ROMP committee.

Thank you ROMPERS!

Dad Anthony and friends watch as Troy gives an interview about the ROMP.

NYC had a beautiful day for the ROMP FOR RESEARCH on October 12, 2014, attracting more than 1000 people. Enjoy some photos from the day of fun in the sun to raise funds for cognition development research for people with Down syndrome.

We sincerely thank event founders Mary Costello, Steve Lazare and Anthony Providenti for their continued support by organizing and running the 9th annual ROMP. All the details are still being tallied, but the event easily (and colorfully) raised more than $150,000 for Down syndrome cognition research.

ROMP fun means a lot of sliding, climbing and bouncing!

Who needs more proof of a good time than Louies chocolate smile?

LuMind Foundation brings light to the science of cognition research. The ROMP adds color, fun and so much support.

Steve Lazare checks in with Dom and Jackie who welcomed everyone to the ROMP.

All the ROMPERS left with smiling faces.