1. Together we are funding research that will let people with Ds lead more independent lives. Celebrate Independence! Happy 4 th of July from LuMind Foundation O-o-o-o-h Ah-h-h-h

2. We no longer need to wait for scientific research to become practical. They can see into the future. -Dr. Brian Skotko, Co-Director, MassGeneral Hospital Down Syndrome Program Our supporters are superheros Thank you to our donors, volunteers and researchers for seeing the possibilities of cognition research. And the occasional leap of a building in a single bound.

3. “That’s not how we did it in my day.” Mom is still right. “Working on DS is like winning the scientific lottery.” Dr. Jamie Edgin LuMind Foundation-funded Researcher University of Arizona Honor the mothers in your life by advancing cognition development research. Bringing light to the science of cognition lumindfoundation.org Research on cognitive development for people with Down syndrome now promises a future rich with opportunity.

4. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmothers, moms- to-be, and caregivers and the people they love. Have a wonderful day Bringing light to the science of cognition lumindfoundation.org

5. “That’s not how we did it in my day.” Mom is still right. “Working on DS is like winning the scientific lottery.” Honor the mothers in your life with a gift of advancing cognitive research. Bringing light to the science of cognition lumindfoundation.org Research on cognitive development for people with Down syndrome now promises a future rich with opportunity. Dr. Jamie Edgin LuMind-funded Researcher University of Arizona

6. A good night of sleep benefits all! Join us in a free webinar Mom is still right. May 12, 2014 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT/ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT Sign up at www.LuMindFoundation.org Bringing light to the science of cognition lumindfoundation.org Mother’s Day & Mother’s Night Dr. Jamie Edgin LuMind-funded Researcher University of Arizona Mother’s Day & Mother’s Night Research on cognitive development for people with Down syndrome now promises a future rich with opportunity. Down Syndrome Cognition Research: Memory and Sleep by Dr. Jamie Edgin Down Syndrome Cognition Research: Memory and Sleep by Dr. Jamie Edgin

7. Bringing light to the science of cognition lumindfoundation.org Thank You for your Service “Memorial Day is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the sacrifices of the more than one million Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice to secure our freedoms.” – General Norton Schwartz

8. - 40 years ago children born with Ds were often sent to an institution. Thanks to the battles fought by their parents, our children enjoy rich lives surrounded by their families. - 20 years ago a parent with a child with Ds had to fight for their child to be educated. Now our children sit in school along their friends enjoying reading, lunch, and show and tell. You are a trail blazer Thanks to the parents who came before you, many paths were cleared for our children. 10 years from now… What trails will you have blazed? Join the conversation-comment and share. In 10 years, what would you want to hear from the parent of a baby with Down syndrome?

9. You are a trail blazer Thanks to the parents who came before you, many paths were cleared for our children. 10 years from now… What trails will you have blazed? Join the conversation-comment and share. In 10 years, what would you want to hear from the parent of a baby with Down syndrome?

10. May Father’s Day bring lots _______ of _______ little _____ reminders of all the ways you’re admired and appreciated Happy Father’s Day!