Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk 2024
$4,425Raised of $260,000
Join us for the 26th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk on Saturday, October 12, 2024!
Come together with us at Lake Eola Park for an extraordinary day! Envision a Central Florida where individuals with Down syndrome are empowered with access to vital resources for education, programs nurturing their potential, and a supportive community advocating for their rights.
Your participation in Step Up makes this vision a reality:
Walk with us
Fundraise for your team
Donate generously
With every step, every fundraising effort, and every donation, you contribute to building a thriving community where individuals with Down syndrome flourish! Registration for the 26th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk is officially open – join us now!
Schedule of Events
8:00AM: ON-SITE REGISTRATION OPENS
8:30AM: CELEBRATION STARTS
12:00PM: CELEBRATION CONCLUDES
This is a rain or shine event, no refunds will be issued for walk registrations.
What does the money raised from Step Up support?
As the primary fundraising initiative of DSACF, the Step Up Walk plays a pivotal role in funding essential programs and resources that support the organization's mission year-round. Here's a glimpse into how these funds are utilized:
- Facilitating group classes focused on crucial early intervention aspects such as sign language, music therapy, and occupational therapy.
- Hosting events like New Family Celebrations, providing New Parent Baskets, and extending outreach to hospitals.
- Organizing Family & Community Group Events to foster connections among parents and children.
- Conducting Educational Workshops to equip parents with valuable tools for nurturing and caring for the unique needs of raising a child with Down syndrome.
- Offering Social Skills classes tailored for teenagers with Down syndrome to aid in their transition to adulthood.
- Arranging social gatherings and programs for adult self-advocates, among other initiatives.
- Providing sport and physical health programs tailored to the needs of individuals with Down syndrome, promoting their inclusivity, overall well-being, and active lifestyles.
Your participation and support in the Step Up Walk directly contribute to sustaining these vital programs and resources for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.