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TwentyWonder serves as a fundraiser and awareness event for the Down
Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA). From 2010–2014, TwentyWonder events raised over $ 400,000 for DSALA. Each event integrates people with Down syndrome into its lineup. For example, the 2014 lineup included actress
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Factory". Event lineups consist of several dozen local, alternative cultural attractions. Those attractions typically include women's roller derby, national and international music acts, science exhibits, makers, magicians, comedians, and circus performers.
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TwentyWonder 2012 took place on July 6, 2012. The 2012 event featured an all-star match between the LA Derby Dolls and the
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TwentyWonder 2014 was held on June 28, 2014. The 2014 event featured magician Helder Guimarães, Jamie Brewer, the
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