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Thank you for visiting our event page. We are so excited to be in person again this year for our 19th Annual DSAW-Chippewa Valley Down Syndrome Awareness Walk at Irvine Park on Sunday, September 28!! 

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 2024! 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!

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Event Schedule 

10:30am

Registration and Pre-Walk Family Festival begins

12:00pm

Meet at the Pavilion for Pre-Walk Rally and 21 Showcase!

 

Walk to follow (approx. 12:15 pm)

 

When you return from the Walk, join us for lunch!

1:30pm

Raffle drawing
Event Details

Registration Information

Online Registration is strongly recommended and preferred!

Pre-register online until 12 pm CST on Friday, September 26, 2025.

Event Cost

Walk Participant $18
Walk Participants with Down syndrome Free
*Virtual Walk Participant  $18

 

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

The deadline to be guaranteed a t-shirt has now passed.

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 31, 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.

Virtual Walker Registration has now closed.

Registration & T-shirts

Pick-Up Info: T-shirts are available to be picked up at the Walk on September 28th. 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.

21 Showcase & Awards Ceremony

243344500_1584368665240082_2687310188232603185_n.jpgIndividuals 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 Monday, September 8th will have a personalized poster for the runway!

Submission for 21 Showcase has now closed

 

Fundraising Incentives & Prizes

  • The cut-off for donations that qualify for the Top Three Fundraising Prizes is noon on Friday, September 26th. 

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Donor Leaderboard

  • 1 CDPG Developers LLC $2,500.00
  • 2 Grant & Danielle Phillips $1,500.00
  • 3 Grant & Danielle Phillips $1,500.00
  • 4 Lakes Gas $1,050.00
  • 5 Jean Sandberg $1,003.21
  • 6 Bryce Peterson $1,003.21
  • 7 Security Financial Bank $1,000.00
  • 8 Greg Havelka $1,000.00
  • 9 Chad Asher $575.00
  • 10 Banbury Place, Inc. $525.00
  • 11 Anonymous $500.00
  • 12 Gerald Bauman $500.00
  • 13 WESTconsin Credit Union $500.00
  • 14 Waumandee State Bank $500.00
  • 15 Beacon Fire Design $500.00
  • 16 Thies Cabinetry $500.00
  • 17 PMI, INC $300.00
  • 18 JACK KAISER $262.50
  • 19 Jeremy Van Dreel $257.00
  • 20 Vickie SHULTZ $250.00
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About DSAW

The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin's mission is to 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. We promote the value of those with Down syndrome in our lives and our communities. We 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. Visit our website to learn more.