We are so excited for our 23rd Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk at Fireman's Park in DeForest on October 6, 2024.

With the support of generous friends like you, we plan and host family programs, award grants to families in the South Central area of Wisconsin, send new and expectant parent packets at no cost to parents who receive a Down syndrome diagnosis, and so much MORE!

We rely on the incredible support of our community to make DSAW-South Central's services happen. The majority of our programs and events are fully funded by this annual Awareness Walk, and we need YOU to help make them happen. Join us!

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Event Schedule 

10:30am Registration Open 
11:00am - 2:00pm  Family Festival & Lunch
12:45pm 21 Showcase & 50/50 Raffle Winner Announced
1:15pm Awareness Walk & Laps Without Limits: Community in Motion
2:00pm See you next year on Sunday, October 5, 2025
Event Details

Registration Information

ALL PARTICIPANTS:

Register by Monday, September 2 to be guaranteed a T-shirt by Walk Day. 

Registration will remain open until the morning of the Walk on Sunday, October 6 but you will NOT be guaranteed a T-shirt.

Registration includes day-long entry and full access to the event, the Annual Awareness Walk and Laps Without Limits: Community In Motion (new event to get everyone moving!), T-shirt, family festival, and lunch.  

Event Cost:

Walk Participant (ages 3+) $21
Walk Participant (2 and under) Free

Walk Participant with Down syndrome   

Free
Virtual Walkers (includes T-shirt direct shipping) 

$21

Virtual Walker Registration

If you are unable to attend this event in person or would feel more comfortable celebrating from afar, register as a virtual walker! Registration includes a T-shirt shipped directly to the address you provide (USA only). 

Registration & T-shirts

Registration is available the day of the event. You will, however, miss out on the fundraising opportunities and awesome incentives.

Don't have a team, you can register as a single walker! 

T-shirts can be picked up at our Open House at our Sun Prairie Center at 1009 W. Main Street on Friday, October 4, from 5-7pm. Join us for light refreshments and crafts. You can also pick up T-shirts at the Walk on Sunday, October 6, beginning at 10:30am. T-shirt tables will be located at the registration tent. Please designate ONE PERSON ONLY from your group or team to check in at registration, turn in all money, and pick up T-shirts.

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The TOP 2023 Fundraising Team
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2023 Top Fundraising Team
2023 Top Fundraising Team

Thank you to Luna Mae's family for being the top fundraising team. Who will win this year?

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Our Sponsors

Walk Headline Sponsor

Capital Wealth Advisory Group

Capital Wealth Advisory Group

Alliant Power

Alliant Power

Allstate

Allstate

Walk Lunch Sponsor

North and South

North and South

Bronze Sponsorship Level

DO-ALL Construction of Lodi

DO-ALL Construction of Lodi

CI Therapies

CI Therapies

Fiber-Tech Inc.

Fiber-Tech Inc.

Friend Sponsor Level

Midwest Decorative Stone & Landscape Supply

Midwest Decorative Stone & Landscape Supply

My Choice Wisconsin

My Choice Wisconsin

Madison Mobile DJ

Madison Mobile DJ

Source-Right Inc.

Source-Right Inc.

Festival Foods

Festival Foods

Hefty Construction,

Hefty Construction,

Universal Crossings LLC

Universal Crossings LLC

MG&E Foundation

MG&E Foundation

Farnsworth Insurance Agency Inc. in Evansville

Farnsworth Insurance Agency Inc. in Evansville

thrivent

thrivent

Total Care Dental

Total Care Dental

TDS

TDS

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21 Showcase & Awards Ceremony

We will have our 21 Showcase where individuals with Down syndrome of ALL ages can walk the RED CARPET in front of their family and friends. 

The deadline to submit a photo of your loved one is Friday, September 27.

If you missed the September 27 deadline, you can still sign up until the morning (by 11:30am) of our Annual Awareness Walk on Sunday, October 6. They will NOT, however, receive an individual picture to carry!

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Donor Leaderboard

  • 1 Capital Wealth Advisory Group $5,000.00
  • 2 Allstate Insurance $5,000.00
  • 3 CI Therapies $1,000.00
  • 4 Fiber-Tech Incorporated $1,000.00
  • 5 Do-All Construction of Lodi Inc. $1,000.00
  • 6 Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin, Inc. $779.50
  • 7 Jayne White $750.00
  • 8 Linda Andersen $737.10
  • 9 Matt Schuster $525.00
  • 10 Hefty Construction, Inc. $525.00
  • 11 Farnsworth Insurance Agency Inc $525.00
  • 12 Morgan Ekman $500.00
  • 13 Modis Dental Partners $500.00
  • 14 Universal Crossings LLC $500.00
  • 15 Elizabeth Paul $500.00
  • 16 Madison Gas and Electric Foundation, Inc. $500.00
  • 17 Michael Griggs $437.00
  • 18 Erin Dorn $400.00
  • 19 Burns & McDonnell Foundation $370.00
  • 20 John & Catherine McLaughlin $350.00
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About DSAW-South Central

The mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is (DSAW) provide support to Wisconsin families and individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities through awareness, education, information, programs, services, and the exchange of ideas and experiences.

The vision of DSAW is to continually strive toward full acceptance, full access, full potential, and a full life to make Wisconsin the best supported state for people with Down syndrome and their loved ones.

DSAW-South Central serves Sauk, Columbia, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Lafayette, Green, and Rock Counties.

The DSAW-South Central chapter is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization organized through the Down Syndrome Association of WI, Inc. All donations are tax-deductible and support programs and services in South Central Wisconsin.