Event Chairs:
Emily & Steven Loh
About the Extra Ordinary Ball
On Saturday, April 10, 2027, the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas (DSG) will host its inaugural gala at the George W. Bush Institute’s Hall of State. Celebrating connection, generosity, and joy, the Extra Ordinary Ball will bring together supporters and community leaders in honor of the individuals and families at the heart of its mission.
More than an elegant evening, the Ball is an investment in opportunity, inclusion, and lifelong support. Proceeds will sustain programs and services that empower individuals with Down syndrome and support their families across North Texas.
About the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas
Since 1978, the DSG has provided information, resources, and support to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Today, the organization serves more than 2,700 families, offering guidance and connection from diagnosis through adulthood.
Through educational and social programs, the DSG fosters a community where every individual is valued, included, and empowered to thrive. With no federal or state funding, the organization relies on the generosity of donors and community partners to sustain its programs.
A Meaningful Investment
Supporting the Extra Ordinary Ball is an opportunity to champion dignity, inclusion, and belonging. Together, we can create meaningful opportunities, strengthen support for families, and build a lasting legacy that empowers individuals with Down syndrome to thrive.
There are many ways to make an impact, from exclusive event naming and underwriting opportunities to table sponsorships and individual tickets. Every contribution helps make this extraordinary evening possible and advances our mission.
SPONSORSHIP opportunities
For additional information or to discuss a customized sponsorship package aligned with your company’s goals, please contact Jennifer Ford, Executive Director.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS & TABLES
Patron - $375
One ticket to The Extra Ordinary Ball
Guild Friend - $250
Reserved for DSGD Members
One ticket to The Extra Ordinary Ball
Meet Our EVENT Chairs: Emily & Steven Loh
Emily and Steven Loh know what it means to walk into an unexpected journey and find a community waiting on the other side.
When their son Henry was born, his prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome caught them by surprise. Steven, who now serves as DSG's Board President, has been candid about those early days: "When Emily got pregnant, Down syndrome was not even on our radar as a possibility. The prenatal diagnosis caught us by surprise. Although it took time and a lot of emotional energy to accept, adjust, and reorient, we would not change a single thing if given the chance. Henry has forever changed our lives in such a positive way."
Henry is now a happy, active kid who adores his little sister Natalie, the family dog, and music. He's also become a local force for Down syndrome awareness in his own right, serving as the Guild's 2024 Buddy Walk Self Advocate Honorary Chair and Grand Marshal. Henry and his team of "helpers" have raised more than $390,000 for DSG and its local programs since 2021.
Since the Lohs' very first days with Henry, the Guild's New and Expectant Parent Program and Welcome Kit have stayed woven into their family's life through educational seminars, community connections, and events like the Buddy Walk and Family Picnic. Emily gives that same care back to other families, volunteering her time with the Guild's iCan Bike program, offering physical and emotional support to individuals with Down syndrome as they learn to ride a two wheel bike over a five day camp. Steven's dedication to that mission, both as Henry's father and as Board President, hasn't gone unnoticed: he was just named 2026 Board Member of the Year by D CEO's Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards.
That belief in community, and in Henry's fullest, brightest future, is exactly why we're honored to have Emily and Steven serve as Honorary Chairs of The Extra Ordinary Ball.