Thank you for visiting our fundraising page! We are proud to be part of the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin 23rd Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk because it means so much to us and to our family.  Marek really enjoys all the events that DSAW- South Central coordinates.  Our family appreciates all the educational and information provided through funding.  This walk is an opportunity for all of us to come together and show our support for Marek and others with Down syndrome.

People with Down syndrome are more ALIKE than they are different. They deserve to be accepted and appreciated for who they are and what they contribute to our lives and our communities.  Join us by walking or donating to support our community efforts in programing to assist in achieving these goals.  

Please walk virtually or with our team on Sunday, October 6th, at Fireman’s Park in DeForest, WI. It's an incredible day of celebration with family, friends, and people who, like you, want to raise awareness, raise funds, and raise the hope of a better world for all people with Down syndrome. With your support and involvement, our goals of acceptance, inclusion and empowerment will become a reality!

To join our team, click Register for This Event.

You can make your tax-deductible donation online.  Whatever you can give will help - it all adds up! 

Many thanks for your support, and PLEASE share this with anyone else who you think might want to donate or register to walk.

Fundraising can be scary or intimidating to many people, but it doesn't have to be! It can be as simple as sending an email or posting on social media. Try using this template to ask for donations from your friends and family:

“Dear Friends,

This year, my family has formed a team for the DSAW-South Central 23rd Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk, on Sunday, October 6, at Fireman's Park in Deforest, WI. The goal of the Walk is to spread awareness and acceptance of Down syndrome throughout South Central Wisconsin, and to raise funds for our chapter's life-changing programs and services. As you may know, this cause is very important to us. [insert personal story]

Would you consider joining our team and/or making a donation to support our team and [insert name of loved one with Down syndrome]? Your donation will have a large impact on thousands of lives in Wisconsin. Please forward this email to your friends and family, too! In addition, if your business would be interested in sponsoring the walk, the funds will count towards our team's total! Visit our sponsorship packet to see all the benefits.

Use this link to join our team and make a donation: [insert personal link]

Thank you for supporting Down syndrome awareness! [Your name]”