About the Romp:
Founded in 2006, the Romp For Research is a grassroots event/party that is open to everyone. The Romp For Research strives to raise awareness about the talents and passions of people with Down Syndrome as well as raise funding for Down Syndrome cognition research...
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.
The following have been generous corporate sponsors: National Basketball Association, Bob's Discount Furniture, Lazare Potter Giacovas & Kranjac LLP, Imax Corporation, Henry Schein, Inc., Citizens Bank, Proskauer Rose, LLP, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Studley Inc., Teal Becker Chiarmonte CPA's PC, The International Institutes For Learning, Inc., The Strategic Group and more.
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.