Tanya and Dax
Tanya and Dax have three lovely children. The eldest, Joshua, was born in 2011 and was diagnosed with Down Syndrome shortly after birth.
Joshua is a cheeky, happy, lovely boy and is loved and adored by all of his family and friends. He is gaining independence and attends Parkwood Hall School in Swanley.
Tanya says, "We have been attending the BDSSG since Joshua was around 2 months old and I sought out a support network. Having a group of people to share experiences and tips with is invaluable and there is a great sense of community and support. I am always happy to speak to any new parents."
The Burger Family
Married to Craig, we have 2 amazing daughters Lauren 19 and Zoe 17.
I was 37 when Zoe was born she came into the world by emergency C-Section in September 2004. The next day in the afternoon we were met by the paediatrician to tell us Zoes diagnosis of Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21).
We have been part of the Bromley support group for 16 years and know how important a support network is to families. We meet regularly to share experiences and give advice and support to one another. We have met and made wonderful friends along the way.
Get to know us
The BDSGG
The BDSSG has been running for over 25 years and there are over 50 families who make up the support group with family members of all ages who have Down Syndrome.
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The BDSSG promotes positive awareness and inclusion of Down Syndrome by engaging with the Local Authority, local medical centres and the community.
Liz Fiorini
Liz has been running the the Bromley DSSG since 2009. She is married to Peter and has three children Sophie, Rosa and Isabel, and her youngest daughter Isabel has Down Syndrome. Liz works in Early Years Education and has been a Pre-School Practitioner for over 20 years.
Liz is thrilled that the Support Group has become a Registered Charity. The Group can now expand its horizons and as well as continuing to offer practical support and advice to families and holding social events, the Trustees are working collaboratively with the London Borough of Bromley to produce a Down syndrome pathway that will ultimately prepare our children for independence and living a fulfilled life.
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'Don't limit me' - our aim is to ensure that everyone involved in the care and education of our children has the same high expectations of them as we do!
Karen Woollard
Karen has been part of the Bromley DSSG for the past 14 years. Karen has been an active member since she sought support when her son was one years old. Karen has worked in the Specialist Education sector since 2013.
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Karen is mum to 3 children, Charlotte, Katie and Toby and a very proud Grandmother to her 3 granddaughters. Toby is her youngest child, he was born in 2005, and he has Down Syndrome.
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Karen is proud and honoured to be part of the charity, and works very hard to make sure the charity achieves its objectives for all our children and adults with Down Syndrome in Bromley.
Sarah-Jane Phillippo
Sarah-Jane is married to Sean and is mum to two beautiful girls. Her family have been members of the support group since 2017, after the birth of her youngest daughter, Hannah, who was diagnosed with Down Syndrome when she a born.
Sarah-Jane works closely with the other trustees to make sure the Charity achieves its objective to ensure support, inclusion and opportunities for all people with Down Syndrome in Bromley.
Sarah-Jane is always happy to have coffee and chat with new parents who might want to.
