Thank you for visiting our event page. We are so excited to be in person again this year for our 18th Annual DSAW-Chippewa Valley Down Syndrome Awareness Walk at Irvine Park on Sunday, September 29!! 

With the support of our generous friends like you, we were able to host events for caregivers and individuals with Down syndrome, send new and expectant parent packs at no cost to parents who received a Down syndrome diagnosis, and so much MORE in 2023! WOW - thank you! We rely on the incredible support of our community to make DSAW-Chippewa Valley'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!

Click here to donate.

Click here to register for this event.

Event Schedule 

Online Registration is strongly recommended and preferred!

Pre-register online until 12 pm CST on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Event Cost

Register by August 31 at 11:59 pm to be guaranteed a t-shirt on walk day. 

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 August 31st or on Walk Day, but this is not guaranteed. 

*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). Virtual Walkers must register by August 31 at 11:59pm.

Registration & T-shirts

Pick-Up Info: T-shirts are available to be picked up at the Walk on September 29th. T-shirt tables will be located near registration. Please designate ONE PERSON ONLY from your group or team to check in at registration, turn in all money, and pick up t-shirts.

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.

All you need to sign up is submit a photo and a brief description of your loved one with Down syndrome and then be there at the walk to enjoy the spotlight!

Anyone who submits their loved one's photo by September 13th will have a personalized poster to hold while they walk the runway!

Please click HERE to submit a photo.

• The cut-off for donations that qualify for the Top Three Fundraising Prizes is noon on Friday, September 27th.