IRS BMF Legal Name: FAMILY AND FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA INC · 501(c)(3) EIN 80-0265472 · NTEE G25 Mail: P.O. Box 159, Lewiston, NY 14092-0159 (c/o Christine Sirianni) · Tel: (716) 246-2144 · christine.sirianni@dsaniagara.org · info@dsaniagara.org
Verified IRS Form 990-EZ & Mailing Office Official Mailing Box: P.O. Box 159, Lewiston, NY 14092-0159
Historic Filing Street: 250 S 7th Street, Lewiston, NY 14092
Chapter’s Cafe Venue: 305 S 8th Street, Lewiston, NY 14092
Tel: (716) 246-2144 · Email: info@dsaniagara.org
IRS BMF Liaison / VP: Christine Sirianni (christine.sirianni@dsaniagara.org)
Officers: Deborah Fleck (Pres.) · Christine Sirianni (VP/Co-Treas.) · Anne Kaphingst (Treas.)
Verified Contact & Venues

Official Mailing Address (2024–2025 IRS Form 990-EZ):
DSA Niagara, Inc.
P.O. Box 159
Lewiston, NY 14092-0159

Historic Tax Return Street (2021–2023):
250 S 7th Street
Lewiston, NY 14092

Chapter’s Cafe & Lending Library:
Lewiston Public Library
305 South 8th Street, Lewiston, NY 14092

Official Telephone:
IRS 990-EZ Registered Line: (716) 246-2144

Official Email Links:
christine.sirianni@dsaniagara.org
info@dsaniagara.org

Buddy Walk Advance Registration: Complete your walker sign-up, t-shirt sizing, and Release of Liability Waiver instructions below with P.O. Box 159 remittance details.

Buddy Walk Advance Registration & Mandatory Release of Liability Waiver

Original Advance Registration Instructions

You can calculate your registration package in our Buddy Walk Store or print out your official Buddy Walk brochure and Release of Liability Waiver below and mail in payment to our official Lewiston post office box:

  • Check Payable To: DSA Niagara, Inc. (or The Family & Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara, Inc.)
  • Official Mailing Address: P.O. Box 159, Lewiston, NY 14092-0159
  • Mandatory Waiver Note: Please fill out the Release of Liability Waiver form below, save it to your computer, and email it to christine.sirianni@dsaniagara.org or info@dsaniagara.org, or sign it at the registration table on parade morning.

Download 2011–12 Buddy Walk Brochure (PDF) Download Release of Liability Waiver (PDF)

Parade Morning Check-In Summary
  • Check-In Location: Red Brick School / Village Offices, North 4th St. & Onondaga / Ridge St., Lewiston, NY 14092.
  • Registration Window: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Morning Check-In 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM).
  • Parade Step-Off: 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM in the Lewiston Kiwanis Peach Festival Parade.
  • Accessibility & Perks: Discover Niagara Shuttle provided for those unable to walk the route; free ride tickets for walkers under 18; free pizza lunch under the tent!

Interactive Buddy Walk Registration & Merchandise Calculator (Official Event Pricing)

Select your registration package, T-shirt size, optional 13×17 nylon backpack, and optional Miles of Care donation below to calculate your exact check remittance payable to DSA Niagara, Inc.

Estimated Total Remittance: $70.00
Selected Package: 2 x $20.00 (Adult Large (14-16)) + 1 Nylon Backpack(s) ($5.00) + Miles of Care Gift ($25.00) = $70.00 · Payable to DSA Niagara, Inc. (P.O. Box 159, Lewiston, NY 14092-0159)
2025 Form 990-EZ Officers

EIN: 80-0265472 · 501(c)(3)
Officer Compensation: $0 (100% Volunteer)

  • Deborah Fleck (Debbie Fleck) — President & Treasurer
  • Christine Sirianni (Christine Vescio-Sirianni) — IRS BMF Principal Liaison (c/o), Co-Founder, VP & Co-Treasurer
  • Bobbie Trunzo-Meredith — Secretary
  • Anne Kaphingst (Anne Farley-Kaphingst) — Signing Treasurer, Honorary VP & Books in Care Of
  • Rich Meredith III — Social Events Chair
  • Dr. Sindoor Desai, Wendy Graczyk & Mary Lou Trunzo — Members At Large

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Affiliates & Local Partners
Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce Member Since 2023

Proud Member Since 2023: Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce (NRRCC) in Lewiston, NY.

United Way of Greater Niagara 2025 Funded Agency

United Way Partner: Chapter’s Cafe is partially funded by The United Way of Greater Niagara as a 2025 funded agency.