Welcome
Thank you for visiting our event page. We are so excited for our 20th Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk at Myrick Park on Saturday, October 8!!
With the support of our generous friends like you, we were able to award multiple grants to families in need around the state, send new and expectant parent packs at no cost to parents who received a Down syndrome diagnosis, and so much MORE in 2021! WOW - thank you! We rely on the incredible support of our community to make DSAW-La Crosse's services happen.
Click here to register for this event.
Event Schedule
10:00am - 10:30am |
Registration |
10:30am |
21 Showcase Red Carpet & Walk Begins |
1:00 PM |
Family Festival Begins! Winners Announced- top fundraising prizes and auction |
2:00pm |
See you next year! |
New Event Activities
We have NEW event activities this year for you to enjoy durign the family festival!!
- Horse drawn carriage rides
- Magician preformances
- Face painting
- Balloon artist
- Face paint!
- DJ!
Registration & T-Shirt Information
Pre-register online until 12pm CST on Friday, October 7, 2022.
Registration includes day-long entry and full access to the event, Walk, t-shirt, family festival, and more!
Event Cost:
Walk Participant | $12 |
Walk Participant with Down syndrome | Free |
*Virtual Walk Participant (includes direct shipping) | $15 |
ALL PARTICIPANTS: Register by August 31 at 11:59pm to be guaranteed a t-shirt on Walk Day.
*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.
T-shirts
Pick-Up Info:
- The ONLY way to get a 2022 DSAW-La Crosse Walk t-shirt is by registering online before Walk Day!
- Register by August 31 at 11:59pm to be guaranteed a t-shirt on Walk Day.
- If you are registering day of at the Walk, you have the option to purchase a past event t-shirt for a discounted price.
- T-shirts will be available to be picked up at the Walk on October 8th.
- 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.
By registering for this event, you agree to DSAW's Terms & Conditions.
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- Online donations for our fundraising incentives must be made by 11:59PM on October 7th in order to count for your team. All cash and check donations must be received at the DSAW office by noon on October 7th.
Team Leaderboard
- 1 Christina's Champions $4,390.70 raised
- 2 United for Eliza $2,716.90 raised
- 3 Addie & Co $830.00 raised
- 4 Edie's Squad $485.15 raised
- 5 Mason's Minions $257.10 raised
- 6 Exceptional Everett $242.00 raised
- 7 Noah $200.00 raised
- 8 Williams’ Walkers $156.00 raised
- 9 Team Mimi $120.00 raised
- 10 Team Logan $112.60 raised
- 11 Mara's Red Hot Rockers! $103.00 raised
- 12 Jack's Team $76.50 raised
- 13 Party Crew $49.35 raised
Individual Leaderboard
- 1 Jean Ahrens $693.25 raised
- 2 Katie Smith $652.00 raised
- 3 Margaret Ninneman $298.35 raised
- 4 Lois Schultz $200.00 raised
- 5 Bill Soper $112.00 raised
- 6 Mason Rotering $102.00 raised
- 7 Becky Winger $100.00 raised
- 8 Kay Soper $89.70 raised
- 9 Danica Lombardi $34.35 raised
- 10 Leah Harger $22.00 raised
- 11 Kate Poff $22.00 raised
- 12 Rita Wolcott $12.00 raised
- 13 Kallie Galster $12.00 raised
- 14 Adam Matz $12.00 raised
- 15 Elizabeth Matz $12.00 raised
- 16 Libby Teegan $12.00 raised
- 17 Carol Westine $12.00 raised
- 18 Ellen Soper $12.00 raised
- 19 Alicia Harger $12.00 raised
- 20 Alan Harger $12.00 raised
Donor Leaderboard
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1 SYLVIA ROBERTSON $1,050.00
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2 Thrivent $525.00
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3 Jennifer Brumm $500.00
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4 Anonymous $500.00
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5 Pampered Chef $416.86
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6 Jean Ahrens $300.00
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7 Laurie (Uncle Cory Scholarship) Olson $250.00
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8 Deborah Klug $105.00
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9 Anonymous $105.00
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10 Bill Soper $100.00
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11 Lee Johnson $100.00
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12 Becky Winger $100.00
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13 Stetzer Accounting $100.00
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14 KC Ahrens $100.00
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15 Sean Strahota $63.00
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16 Kay Soper $53.70
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17 Lynn Forgue $52.50
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18 Jaclyn Schlang $50.00
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19 John Thiel $50.00
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20 Facebook Donor $50.00
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.