Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk & Celebration

Be part of something powerful—a day of unity, celebration, and community impact. The Step UP Walk brings together families, friends, educators, therapists, professionals, and community champions to honor the lives, voices, and value of individuals with Down syndrome. Whether you walk in honor of someone you love, rally a team, sponsor the event, or donate, you’re helping build a world where every person with Down syndrome is supported, seen, and celebrated.

Why We Walk

We walk to celebrate. We walk to advocate. We walk to say—loud and clear—that every person with Down syndrome deserves a full, self-determined life. And while the day itself is filled with joy, connection, and fun, it’s also DSNMC’s most important fundraiser of the year. Your participation fuels the vital work we do year-round:

-Educational workshops for parents and caregivers

-The Self-Advocate Community Network, creating space for leadership and friendship

-Teen programming that builds confidence, skills, and social connection

-New Family and Medical Outreach, welcoming families with compassion and guidance

-The Techniques for Success Educator Conference, supporting inclusive education across the region

-Social events that foster joy, connection, and belonging

-Advocacy that challenges barriers and advances inclusion in all areas of life

This walk is about showing up for the people we love—our children, our siblings, our friends, and our neighbors with Down syndrome. It’s about pushing for real change and standing up for a world where everyone is valued for who they are.

Whether you walk, fundraise, donate, or sponsor, your support makes a lasting impact.

Let’s Step UP together—to celebrate those we love, to invest in lifelong support, and to build a stronger, more inclusive community for all.

Everyone is welcome. Every step matters.