Gina Vivona (Chairman of the Board, Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles) shares her thoughts at the organization’s July 9th, 2011 fundraising event, “TwentyWonder — A Carnival of the Mind”.

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TwentyWonder — “A Carnival of the Mind”, is an annual fundraising event presented by Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA). All proceeds benefit individuals born with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) living in greater Los Angeles. Join the cause and DONATE via PayPal. Major credit cards accepted. Your transaction is safe, secure and only takes a minute.

One of the brightest young stars Southern California’s Down syndrome community is artist Stephanie Tapu, whose extraordinary pencil drawings did so much to enliven this year’s TwentyWonder 2011 fundraising event at The Doll Factory in Echo Park. Several of Ms. Tapu’s original works were snapped up by eager collectors, with proceeds benefitting the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA).

Stephanie, a student at Norco College, recently presented a one-woman show as part of the popular Gallery Row Art Walk in downtown LA. See Stephanie’s work at Cotrutza Gallery in Los Angeles.

TwentyWonder — “A Carnival of the Mind”, is an annual fundraising event presented by Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA). All proceeds benefit individuals born with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) living in greater Los Angeles. Join the cause and DONATE via PayPal. Major credit cards accepted. Your transaction is safe, secure and only takes a minute.

Twentywonder, the 2nd annual “Carnival of The Mind” was hands down one of thee essential events of the summer. The action packed fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles never disappointed. From the circus performers to the lighting fast derby action, Twentywonder was never dull.

As soon as you walked into the Doll Factory parking lot you knew things were gonna be different in all the right ways…READ ARTICLE

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As fundraisers go, I just saw the passing of a most unique one; as unique as the cause that it’s raising funds for.

TWENTYWONDER is all about benefiting the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA) and using a collective of uncommon talent, supporters, volunteers, and friends to show expressive support for those born with Down Syndrome in the Los Angeles area. Even the organization’s name is a take on the Down Syndrome’s medical term Trisomy 21; more creativity at work!…READ ARTICLE

Join Jeremiah Alexis, “The Urban Nomad” as he profiles TwentyWonder 2011, “A Carnival of the Mind”, at The Doll Factory in Los Angeles. This July 9th fundraiser, with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Exene Cervenka, and the Los Angeles Derby Dolls roller derby all-stars among the featured performers, raised over $100,000 for the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles.

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