Our daughter Juliette has brought so much joy and light into our lives. She is thriving thanks to the support of the Down Syndrome Association of Maryland (DSAmd), which provides programs like music therapy, The Improvaneer Method, and speech-language therapy. These opportunities have helped Juliette grow in confidence, communication, and independence—while also surrounding our family with a supportive community.

The annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk is DSAmd’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and it makes programs like these possible. By joining our team or sponsoring the walk, you’re not only supporting Juliette, but also hundreds of other individuals with Down syndrome and their families across Maryland.

Together, we can create a world where every person with Down syndrome is valued, included, and given the chance to reach their fullest potential.

We hope you’ll step up with us—for Juliette, for our family, and for our incredible community.

Here's how you can help:

• Donate: Contribute whatever you can. No amount is too small!
• Spread the Word: Share my fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks. Let’s spread the word so we can raise more! Use our hashtags to help: #StepUpBaltimore and #StepUpEasternShore 

Thank you for your help! Your support means the world to me!

— Jerry and Brittany, parents of Juliette