2026 NDSS Athlete Ambassador Program

Thank you for your interest in the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Athlete Ambassador Team. With your support, we will foster an inclusive community of like-minded individuals and athletes with a passion for helping local communities and the Down syndrome community live healthier.  NDSS is creating a world where individuals with Down syndrome thrive.  

Your role as an Athlete Ambassador can help make this vision a reality by being Authentic, Passionate and Active.

AUTHENTIC: Our Athlete Ambassadors are highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starters who are good advocates of NDSS through their daily lives, sport, wellness and community involvement.

PASSIONATE: Our Athlete Ambassadors are passionate about their sport and sharing the mission of NDSS.

ACTIVE: Athlete Ambassadors are active in their community, whether through local sports clubs, social media groups, disability organizations, local Down syndrome affiliates, professional arenas or other circles of influence.

Roles and Responsibilities of a #TeamNDSS Athlete Ambassador

Athlete Ambassadors are encouraged to be involved in local, state, national and/or international races and sporting events and be active in their community.  This may include volunteering at events and races in your local area, training and participating in events and races, promoting health and fitness and assisting NDSS with sporting events, campaigns and initiatives.

Athlete Ambassadors will cultivate the NDSS mission by building awareness, sharing knowledge, promoting acceptance and highlighting the abilities of individuals with Down syndrome.

Athlete Ambassadors will actively lead by participating and promoting NDSS events and encouraging others to be involved as a participant, volunteer, donor or fundraiser on behalf of NDSS.

Athlete Ambassadors are leaders energized and motivated to garner future advocates and Ambassadors.

Athlete Ambassadors are willing to utilize social media to visually communicate races, community events, their own health and fitness journey, and NDSS programs and events.

Athlete Ambassadors will represent NDSS in a positive manner, displaying knowledge of its programs, mission and vision.