Each year, the DSNMC Step UP Walk brings together hundreds of individuals with Down syndrome, families, educators, businesses, and community members to celebrate inclusion while raising critical funds for programs that make a lasting impact throughout the year.
Our sponsors make this work possible.
As we celebrate DSNMC's 40th Anniversary, we're working toward a goal of raising $180,000 to expand opportunities, strengthen advocacy, and ensure individuals with Down syndrome and their families continue to receive the support, resources, and connections they deserve.
Your sponsorship helps fund programs that create meaningful opportunities at every stage of life, including:
- Self-Advocate Community Network (SACN) – empowering adults with Down syndrome to become leaders, advocates, and active members of their communities.
- 321 Ready – preparing teens and young adults for college, employment, and greater independence.
- Parent-to-Parent Mentor Program – connecting new and expecting families with experienced parent mentors who provide guidance, encouragement, and hope.
- Youth & Teen Programs – fostering friendships, confidence, leadership, and a strong sense of belonging.
When you sponsor the Step UP Walk, you're doing more than supporting an event—you're investing in a community where individuals with Down syndrome are valued, included, and empowered to reach their full potential.
As a sponsor, your organization will also be recognized as a champion for inclusion, with visibility before, during, and after the event among hundreds of families, educators, professionals, and community partners.
To receive full sponsorship benefits—including recognition on event t-shirts and event signage—please confirm your sponsorship by October 2, 2026.
Complete Your Sponsorship (Required: Two Steps)
Thank you for supporting the 2026 DSNMC Step UP Walk! Your sponsorship is complete only after you have submitted both your sponsorship payment and the Sponsor Information Form.
Step 1: Submit Your Sponsorship Payment
Choose the option that works best for you:
- Register and pay online using the Become a Sponsor button below, or
- Download the Sponsorship Opportunities Packet below to view sponsorship levels and submit your completed form with payment by mail.
Step 2: Complete the Sponsor Information Form
After submitting your sponsorship payment, please complete the Sponsor Information Form so we can:
- Confirm your organization's recognition information
- Identify who will attend the Step UP Walk
- Collect event T-shirt sizes
- Reserve your exhibitor space (if included with your sponsorship level)
Please complete both steps by October 2, 2026, to ensure your organization receives all sponsorship benefits, including recognition on event T-shirts, event signage, and other promotional materials.
Next Steps
Use the buttons below to:
- Become a Sponsor (online payment)
- Complete Sponsor Information Form
- View Sponsorship Opportunities Packet
Questions? Contact Brooke Levey at brooke@dsnmc.org.