My name is Preston Taylor and I am 15 years old. I live in Howard, Wisconsin with my mom, dad, big sister Julianne and my dog Casco. I am a freshman at Syble Hopp School. I volunteer at school by making coffee and delivering it to teachers, and
also at Paul’s Pantry. I enjoy volunteering at my church and this summer I am going to start volunteering at the N.E.W. Zoo.

I have been in Special Olympics for the past 7 years. This year in Special Olympics, I took first place at the State games for Basketball Skills and Drills, and I recently took 1st Place at the Regional Track and Field Games for the Standing Long Jump and 100 meter Dash, now I'm headed to State! I have been going to the Wisconsin Lion’s Camp with my school for 7 years. I like to travel, ride my bike, swim, sing and dance, go to concerts and go sailing on our sailboat. Last summer I was involved with Green Bay Sail and Paddle taking sailing lessons. My favorite food is spaghetti!  I like to be creative by building things on Minecraft, drawing, and reading. I play baseball for the Miracle League of Green Bay and this year I have been asked to represent the Miracle League at the 2017 Nicolet Charity Golf Outing.

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There are more than 8,000 people in Wisconsin with Down syndrome. Over the course of the year, DSAW touches the lives of more than 4,500 of these individuals and their families through the provision of services, education, resources and support. DSAW is able to make a difference in thousands of lives because of the incredible support of our community. We are a 27 year-old volunteer driven organization -- we have more than 800 volunteers throughout the state!! It is their energy and passion that fuels our mission forward.

Our Down Syndrome Awareness Walks, which occur across the State of Wisconsin each year, draw more than 7,000 walkers, runners, racers, volunteers, donors, sponsors, and partners across the State under one collective mission -- to raise awareness and promote inclusion, diversity and acceptance of people with Down syndrome and other special needs in our communities and in our lives. At DSAW we strive to guarantee access to a full life for all through education, information, programs, services, and the exchange of ideas and experiences. For the past 21 years, the annual Awareness Walks have been the key fundraising mechanism that allow us to enter and serve communities across the state to help individuals and families with special needs prove they are stronger than the obstacles they face. Your support strengthens our programs, and our resolve.

We walk to tell their stories. That our children are remarkably gifted, talented and beautiful creations. We walk because our sons and daughters battle every day for the same liberties that are so often taken for granted by our society. We walk to create new programs and services in under-served communities. We walk to tell our stories to the world. DSAW is 100% funded by private individuals and concerned corporate citizens and foundations who believe just as we do that with appropriate investments and just the right amount of supports, our loved ones can accomplish amazing things!!