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.)
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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

Printable PDF Brochures & Forms

Down River Run 5K & 1.5 Mile Walk and Roll — Fort Niagara State Park

Scenic Fort Niagara State Park, Youngstown, NY 14174 · 100% of Net Proceeds Fund the “Miles of Care” Pediatric Cardiac Travel Initiative
Down River Run Walk and Roll June 8 2024 at Fort Niagara State Park
June 8, 2024 Down River Run 5K & 1.5 Mile Walk and Roll at Fort Niagara State Park in historic Youngstown, NY 14174.
RUN, WALK & ROLL FOR MILES OF CARE (2016–2024)

Celebrating Our 2024 & 2023 Champions at Fort Niagara

Once again, The Family & Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara, Inc. hosted a highly successful 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Walk and Roll at scenic Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown, NY 14174 on Saturday, June 8, 2024, following our triumphant June 3, 2023, 2022, and inaugural June 25, 2016 races.

2024 5K Overall Champions (June 8, 2024): Congratulations to Luke Wolfling (5K Top Male Overall) and Colleen Carroll (5K Top Female Overall)!

2023 5K Overall Champions (June 3, 2023): Congratulations to Zach McPherson (5K Top Male Overall) and Colleen Carroll (5K Top Female Overall)!

Official 2024 & 2023 Event Fliers & Inaugural 2016 Race Highlights

Down River Run 2024 Official Flier
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2024

2024 Down River Run Flier

Held at Fort Niagara State Park, Youngstown, NY 14174. Top Male Overall: Luke Wolfling; Top Female Overall: Colleen Carroll.

Down River Run 2023 Official Flier
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023

2023 Down River Run Flier

Held at Fort Niagara State Park. Top Male Overall: Zach McPherson; Top Female Overall: Colleen Carroll.

2016 and 2022 Down River Run Official Race Poster
JUNE 25, 2016 & 2022 RETURN

Inaugural 2016 & 2022 Races

Launched June 25, 2016 (11am–3pm) with sponsor Honeymoon Trail Winery to fund Miles of Care, and safely resumed in 2022 after COVID-19.

Complete Down River Run Historical Roll of Honor (2016–2024)

Event Date Edition & Course Distances Venue 5K Top Overall Winners & Sponsors
Saturday, June 8, 2024 Down River Run 5K & 1.5 Mile Walk and Roll Fort Niagara State Park, Youngstown, NY 14174 Top Male Overall: Luke Wolfling · Top Female Overall: Colleen Carroll
Saturday, June 3, 2023 Down River Run, Rock and Roll 5K & 1.5 Mile Walk Fort Niagara State Park, Youngstown, NY 14174 Top Male Overall: Zach McPherson · Top Female Overall: Colleen Carroll
Summer 2022 Second Annual Down River Run 5K & 1.5 Mile Walk Fort Niagara State Park, Youngstown, NY 14174 Post-COVID community return announced on the 2022 dsaniagara.org landing page.
Saturday, June 25, 2016 First Annual Down River Run 5K & 1 Mile Run, Walk-N-Roll (11am–3pm) Fort Niagara State Park, Youngstown, NY 14174 Sponsored by Honeymoon Trail Winery; all net proceeds dedicated to the Miles of Care initiative.

Race Action & Finish Line Photography

Down River Run 5K Starting Line at Fort Niagara
Starting Line at Fort NiagaraRunners and walkers setting off along the scenic park trail.
Down River Run 5K Finish Line
Finish Line Timing & CheersVolunteers and families welcoming finishers across the line.
Down River Run Medal Ceremony
Awards & Community FellowshipCelebrating top finishers, fundraising teams, and self-advocates.
Want to sponsor or volunteer at the next Down River Run? Download DRR_sponsor_form1.pdf or contact us at (716) 246-2144 / christine.sirianni@dsaniagara.org.
Latest Community Highlights
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.

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FAMILY AND FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA INC (The Family & Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara, Inc. / DSA Niagara) · c/o Christine Sirianni · P.O. Box 159, Lewiston, NY 14092-0159 · Historic Street: 250 S 7th Street, Lewiston, NY 14092

IRS 501(c)(3) Public Charity (EIN 80-0265472 · NTEE G25) · Tel: (716) 246-2144 · Email: christine.sirianni@dsaniagara.org · info@dsaniagara.org

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FAMILY AND FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA INC (The Family & Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara, Inc.) · c/o Christine Sirianni · P.O. Box 159, Lewiston, NY 14092-0159 · IRS 501(c)(3) EIN 80-0265472.