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Founded in 2006, the Romp For Research is The Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation's NY Area 2009 Fundraising Drive. The Romp For Research -- an event that strives to raise awareness and funds for Down syndrome and the DSRTF's efforts to improve the well being and independence of those living with Down syndrome — will be held at the world-famous Asphalt Green, 555 East 90th Street (York Avenue between 90th and 92nd Streets) in Manhattan at 2:30 on Sunday, October 4th.

In 2008, more than 1,000 people came out and "Romped" and more than 1,200 people supported our efforts,

Since its founding in 2006, the Romp has hosted more than 2,000 live participants and raised more than $500,000 for Down syndrome cognition research.

In 2006, more than $170,000 was raised for Down syndrome cognition research.

In 2007, more than $175,000 was raised for Down syndrome cognition research.

In 2008, more than $180,000 was raised for Down syndrome cognition research.

To support the 2009 ROMP FOR RESEARCH: http://www.firstgiving.com/rompforresearch

For more information on the ROMP FOR RESEARCH: http://www.rompforresearch.com/Home2009.html

2009 ROMP Events
The Romp For Research is a grassroots event/party that is open to everyone. The event will include music, games, arts and crafts, food, drink, goody bags and prizes for people of all ages, compliments of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. The Romp will feature the "Trisomy Try-Fecta" - a fun challenge in which any kid or kid at heart can partake (without breaking a sweat). And NY Bravest from Engine 22/Ladder 13 will also be making a special appearance.

The DSRTF
DSRTF is a non-profit organization dedicated to Down syndrome cognition research. Since its founding in 2004, DSRTF has generated more than $4 million dollars to support new results-driven Down syndrome research, and currently funds grants totaling more than $1.24 million dollars to support multiple research principal investigators and studies at different research institutions across the US, now including Stanford University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and the University of Arizona. The Foundation is dedicated to significantly increasing its annual research grants funding by continuing to build close partnerships with individuals and groups within the Down syndrome community and beyond. Each of the DSRTF-funded studies is directed to the ultimate goal of accelerating the discovery, development and approval of effective new therapies to ameliorate cognitive impairment in individuals, children and adults, with Down syndrome further enabling them to be fully included in academic and social environments as well as provide them with greater opportunities to live independently as adults.