Arrival
The 11th Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk will be held at Green Isle Park, 900 Greene Ave., in Green Bay on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Registration and check-in begins at 12:00pm at the Green Isle Park Pavilion.

11th Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk
The 11th Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk will be held rain or shine at 3:00pm. This is a 1 mile leisurely stroll through Green Isle Park: 900 Greene Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54301. Rollerblades, skates, and pets are strictly prohibited.

Family Fun
During the event, we will have lots of family-friendly fun, including facepainting, music, bounce houses, raffles, and other outdoor activities! 

Event Planning
Email tiffanyzochert@att.net if you're interested in joining the Walk Planning Committee.

Volunteering
We need lots of volunteers to help us on the day of the walk! To sign up for volunteering, click "register," and select volunteer. Volunteers receive a free t-shirt and lunch!

Online Registration is Strongly Recommended and Preferred

Cost
Pre-registered participants cost $10 each and participants with Down syndrome are FREE! Registration includes lunch and a t-shirt.

Pre-Registration
Pre-registration will be accepted until Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 12:00pm (noon) CST. 

Onsite registration will also be accepted beginning at 12:00pm on August 17.

Guaranteed T-Shirts
Register by Wednesday, July 31, 2019 to guarantee your t-shirt. We will continue to accept online registrations until August 15 and will accept onsite registrations at August 17 beginning at 12:00pm. However, only those who pre-register by Wednesday, July 31 will be guaranteed a t-shirt on walk day.

Hi! My name is Mitchell Nault, I am 23 and a graduate of Syble Hopp school.  I live in Wrightstown with my parents Doug and Dawn, my sister Molly and brother Mason.  I also have 2 big dogs, Ozzy and Mila.    

I attend Aspiro full time. I am in the work program and also volunteer at Paul’s Pantry and Bethesda.  I also have a job with the Wrightstown High School football team, I am the Tee guy.  I get the Tee at kick offs.  I have to be fast, so I don’t get run over by the players.

I compete in many Special Olympic activities; basketball, bowling, soccer and baseball.  My favorite is bowling.  I’m a pretty good bowler. 

I love to watch Packer games but really, I am a Chicago Bears fan at heart.  My favorite music is Country, I’m a big Johnny Cash fan.  I love to make car karaoke videos with my sister Molly.  I like to fish and take boat rides with my family.  And of course, my favorite food is ice cream! 

I am so excited to be the walk ambassador this year!  

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 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 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 investments and just the right amount of supports, our loved ones can accomplish amazing things!!