The students from DKIT's Stage 3 Intellectual Disability Nursing programme were delighted to host an event to raise awareness of 'World Down Syndrome Day' recently. The group were supported on the day by their fellow students from DkIT’s Skills for Independent Living (SIL) course. This was a wonderful fun filled morning where students and staff wore odd socks and flew their Down Syndrome Ireland colours to raise awareness and an amazing €2785 for the Louth Meath Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland.

Activities on the day included ' Guess the amount of Odd Socks in the Jar', an awareness walk, light refreshments kindly donated by DKIT Hospitality, and an impressive raffle with a large array of hampers and spot prizes.

Joe Treacy, Programme Director Intellectual Disability Nursing at DkIT said:

“A huge congratulations to our Intellectual Disability Nursing and Skills for Independent Living (SIL) students for hosting a phenomenal fundraiser. It was fantastic to see both groups working so closely together to raise funds for an important cause like Down Syndrome Louth Meath which supports hundreds of families across both counties on a voluntary basis.”

The students presented their cheque to Ann Fallon Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch Committee Member.

Ann Fallon, Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch Committee Member said:

“We are deeply grateful to the DkIT Year 3 Intelletual Disabilities Nursing students for their outstanding fundraising efforts and their work with local businesses to gather spot prizes. Their generosity and hard work will directly benefit individuals with Down Syndrome in Louth and Meath, supporting programmes and activities across all age groups. It's heartening to see local students making such a meaningful impact in their own communities.”