Welcome!

Thank you for visiting our event page. Whether you have a loved one with Down syndrome, are a caring community member, or are a business looking to partner, we're glad you're here! Scroll through this page to learn more about our 2nd Annual DSAW-Central Wisconsin Down Syndrome Awareness Walk, and consider joining us on September 28 for the event.

What Your Support Means

Funds raised at the Down Syndrome Awareness Walk support DSAW-Central Wisconsin's programs and services all year long, including:

  • Fraternal Support and Programming
  • DSAW Program Models
  • Parent's First Call
  • Medical Outreach
  • DSAW-Family Services 
  • Educational Programming
  • Awareness Programming
  • Advocacy Services

Take Part in this Year's Event

1. Register Today!

2. Create or Join a Team: Create a team of co-workers, friends, and family members. You can also join an exisiting team or register as an individual!  Register online to create a personalized fundraising page with your story and photos, making it easy to grow your team and fundraise. 

3. Raise Funds: Set individual and team goals! Use the easy online fundraising tools to spread the word, or gather donations offline at family parties, work functions, or kids' sporting events. The Top 5 Fundraising Teams will receive prizes at the walk!

4. Celebrate! Enjoy the day and celebrate the opportunities you have created for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Our Sponsors

NEW Location This Year!

The Walk will take place at Marathon Park (Building #2): 1201 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401

Event Schedule

12:00pm

Walk Registration and Check-In

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lunch is Served

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Family Festival: inflatables, crafts, raffles, music, games, and more!

1:45pm

Walk Rally, Red Carpet Showcase, and Award Ceremony
2:15pm Down Syndrome Awareness Walk

 

2:45pm

 

Raffle Winners Posted
*Must be Present to Win*
3:00pm See you next year!

Event Details

Family Festival
Don’t miss the BIGGEST party in Central WI! The walk will feature exciting activities, including music, games, crafts, t-shirts, raffles, top fundraising prizes, and MORE! The Family Festival activities will take place from 12pm - 3pm.

21 Showcase & Awards Ceremony 
Help us kick off the walk at 2:00pm! We will host our "21" Showcase where individuals with Down syndrome of ALL ages will get a chance to walk the red carpet in front of their family and friends. We will then announce the winners of our Top 3 Fundraising Team Prizes.

Down Syndrome Awareness Walk
Join us for our 2nd Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk! We walk to raise awareness, acceptance, and access for individuals with Down syndrome. The walk will be held rain or shine at 2:15pm. This is a leisurely stroll through Marathon Park. Rollerblades, skates, and pets are strictly prohibited.

 

Registration Information

Pre-register online until 12pm CST September 26, 2019.

Registration includes the Walk, t-shirt, family festival and lunch.  

Event Cost:

Walk Participants $10
Walk Participants with DS Free
*Please note that all individuals need to register and sign the waiver  

 

Register by Thursday, September 5 at 11:59pm to be guaranteed a t-shirt on walk day. 

All participants will receive a t-shirt, however, we try to order EXACT numbers so that no t-shirts are wasted. We may have a limited quantity of extra t-shirts available on walk day for those who register after September 5th or on walk day, but this is not guaranteed. If you do not receive a t-shirt on walk day, we will order you one after the walk!

While registration can be completed on site the day of the event, pre-registration is strongly encouraged. 

Team Captains and individual participants can pick up t-shirts on walk day. Early pick-up times are TBD.

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Top Fundraising Prizes

The teams with the top three fundraising totals will receive special prizes on walk day! 

The cut-off for donations that qualify for the Top Three Team Fundraising Prizes is 11:59PM on Friday, September 27. All cash and check donations must be turned in to the walk committee by noon on Friday, September 27 to qualify.

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Sign up for the "21" Showcase!

We want YOUR loved one with Down syndrome to be featured in this year's "21" Showcase! Individuals with Down syndrome of ALL ages are invited to walk the red carpet in front of their family and friends and be recognized for their individual gifts and talents. Children who are not yet able to walk on their own may walk the red carpet with a parent, caregiver, or sibling - the more, the merrier!

Click here to sign up!

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Marketing Agreement

Offline Registration & Fundraising

Walk Terms and Conditions

Donor Leaderboard

  • 1 Anonymous $1,000.00
  • 2 Miriam Marting $750.00
  • 3 Katzenbarkers Natural Pet Food $500.00
  • 4 Anonymous $500.00
  • 5 Anonymous $500.00
  • 6 Charles Marting $500.00
  • 7 Anonymous $500.00
  • 8 Bank of Prairie du Sac $386.00
  • 9 Aspirus Wausau Hospital $250.00
  • 10 Marshfield Clinic Health System - All of Us Research Program $250.00
  • 11 Anonymous $250.00
  • 12 Anonymous $250.00
  • 13 Anonymous $250.00
  • 14 Vibes Scrunchies $200.00
  • 15 Tina Machon $200.00
  • 16 Megan & Clayton Huerth $183.57
  • 17 Shannon Cobe $150.00
  • 18 Alice Soulier $150.00
  • 19 Patricia Mattson $150.00
  • 20 Anonymous $150.00
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Who We Are

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 29-year-old volunteer driven organization -- we have more than 800 volunteers across the state!! It is their energy and passion that fuels our mission forward.

Why We Walk

Our Down Syndrome Awareness walks, which occur across the State of Wisconsin each year, draw more than 7,000 walkers, 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 23 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 investment and just the right amount of supports, our loved ones can accomplish amazing things!