In Loving Memory of Flynn Thomas Fry
Gala Tickets
Tickets are now available for our grand finale event on November 22, 2024 at Columbia Country Club.
Gala TicketsTribute 21
Dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds to support those with Down syndrome.
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We are proud supporters of numerous organizations that are committed to promoting and furthering the lives of those with Down syndrome and their loved ones.
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The Tribute 21 Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to funding programs, raising awareness and providing support to those with Down Syndrome. Through its fundraising efforts–specifically the Tribute 21 Gala, hosted by Erin and Brendan Fry in memory of
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Over the past eight years the Tribute 21 Fund has awarded a total of $682,755.00 to 27 different non-profit organizations in the Washington area. These organizations all support individuals with Down syndrome and their families with a wide variety of services. Please check out the list of recipients on this
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Thank you to everyone for making this year’s event such a success! To see photos from the 10th Annual Tribute 21 Gala , please click the image below. A special thank you goes out to our event photographers, Jennifer Lust of Jennifer Lust Portrait Design and Caitlin Taylor of Caitlin Myler Photography & Design.
Chris Nikic
Meet our Self-Advocate Speaker!
Chris Nikic set a new world record by being the first Special Olympics athlete and the first person with Down Syndrome to complete a 140.6-mile Ironman. He now has 4 world records for Ironman and Marathons. His mission is to inspire others like him to pursue their dreams and goals. His greatest achievement is showing others how getting 1% better every day and shifting your focus from your disabilities to your abilities and pursuing your dreams with an unwavering tenacity, a positive attitude and a no-quit grit can help anyone achieve their goals.
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