Welcome
Thank you for visiting our event page. We are so excited for our 22nd Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk at our new location:
Fireman's Park in DeForest, WI on October 1, 2023.
With the support of our generous friends like you, we were able to host monthly family programs, award 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 2022! WOW - thank you!
We rely on the incredible support of our community to make DSAW-South Central'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!
Event Schedule
10:30 AM | Registration Open |
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM | Family Festival & Concessions |
12:00 PM | Welcome Program, 21 Showcase, and Walk Rally |
2:30 PM | Farewell Program & Raffle Winners posted. *Must be present to win* |
3:00 PM | See you next year! |
Registration Information
Pre-register online until 12pm CST on Friday, September 29, 2023.
Registration includes day-long entry and full access to the event, Walk, t-shirt, family festival, and free concessions.
Event Cost:
Walk (ages 3+) | $21 |
Walk (2 and under) | Free |
Walk Participant with Down syndrome |
Free |
**Virtual Walkers (includes T-shirt direct shipping) |
$21 |
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).
Registration & T-shirts
Registration is available day of the event, however, you will miss out on the fundraising opportunities and awesome incentives. Don't have a team, you can register as a single walker!
T-shirts are available to be picked up at the Walk on October 1st. 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-South Central Terms & Conditions.
21 Showcase & Awards Ceremony
We will host our 21 Showcase where individuals with Down syndrome of ALL ages will get a chance to walk the catwalk in front of their family and friends.
*The deadline to submit was Friday, September 15th!
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Team Leaderboard
- 1 Luna Mae-Zing $7,065.65 raised
- 2 Team Respawn $5,352.15 raised
- 3 Jacobs supporters $5,265.50 raised
- 4 Chasey's Champs $3,820.95 raised
- 5 Oliver & Co. $3,037.00 raised
- 6 Will Power $1,951.10 raised
- 7 Caring 4 Caydence $1,768.75 raised
- 8 Mighty Mae $1,761.95 raised
- 9 Ensley Rocks $1,699.85 raised
- 10 Marek’s Masked Movers $1,552.67 raised
- 11 Coolman Coleman $1,550.70 raised
- 12 Caleb's Crew! $1,425.20 raised
- 13 Noah’s Crew $1,417.15 raised
- 14 Kennedy's Wildflowers $1,333.70 raised
- 15 Team Addie $971.80 raised
- 16 Greatest Love of Paul $942.05 raised
- 17 Little Ro's Peeps $774.55 raised
- 18 Breezy's Roses $606.55 raised
- 19 Nolan’s Nation $586.55 raised
- 20 Thomas's Train $563.00 raised
Individual Leaderboard
- 1 Julie Umhoefer $965.30 raised
- 2 Nick Kleiman $883.50 raised
- 3 Nolan Mehringer $586.55 raised
- 4 mikaela Hefty $521.00 raised
- 5 Thomas Wildman $500.00 raised
- 6 Melissa Stoltz $458.50 raised
- 7 Holly Zimmer $423.10 raised
- 8 Marek Solomon $358.95 raised
- 9 Jen Brydges $333.50 raised
- 10 Emily Kuykendall $326.00 raised
- 11 Valerie Weiss $280.20 raised
- 12 Jessica Schuster $234.40 raised
- 13 Coleman Bray $200.00 raised
- 14 Carl Stoltz $178.50 raised
- 15 Morgan Ekman $178.10 raised
- 16 Kellie Hood $176.65 raised
- 17 Charles Weiss $155.20 raised
- 18 Janna Hansen $150.15 raised
- 19 Nicholas Bower $149.10 raised
- 20 Ray Bray $146.00 raised
Donor Leaderboard
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1 Fiber-Tech Inc. $1,050.00
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2 Anonymous $1,050.00
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3 Husco International $1,000.00
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4 Jayne White $1,000.00
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5 Linda Andersen $789.60
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6 Hefty Construction, Inc. $525.00
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7 Chris and Terry Clauer $500.00
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8 mikaela Hefty $500.00
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9 Do-All Construction of Lodi Inc $500.00
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10 Thomas Wildman $500.00
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11 Phil Hellmuth jr $500.00
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12 Christopher Morgan $500.00
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13 John McLaughlin $350.00
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14 Anonymous $315.00
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15 Mike Bishop $262.50
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16 Farnsworth Insurance Agency Inc $262.50
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17 Wayne Koenig $262.50
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18 Spring Lutheran Church Congregation $261.00
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19 Connie Valenza $250.00
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20 Mike Button $250.00
About DSAW-South Central
The mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin 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.
The vision of DSAW is to 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