Abby Nuoffer has changed the world in her short 11 years of life.  She has inspired her family, her community, and her friends to love more, to be more, AND to celebrate each other more! She has changed Mike and my life in ways we cannot ever relay adequately in words.  Today, we find ourselves deeply entrenched in paying that blessing forward through our affiliation with the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin. As Executive Director, I wake up every morning thinking about how I can change the lives of these wonderful individuals and families across the state.  Whether it is reaching every single newly diagnosed family in the moments following a diagnosis with accurate, unbiased, congratulatory resources, or helping families with potty training, learning how to ride a bike, behavior, school, or the scary transition from high school to adulthood, DSAW is there.  FOR 11 AMAZING YEARS, WE are proud to be part of the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin's Statewide Down Syndrome Awareness Walk and 5K Run, Roll & Stroll because it means so much to us and to our family. TOGETHER, WE HAVE RAISED MORE THAN $45,000 FOR THIS AMAZING ORGANIZATION AND CAUSE.

People with Down syndrome are more ALIKE the rest of us than they are different. They have feelings, talents and dreams just like everyone. They deserve to be accepted and appreciated for who they are and what they contribute to our lives and our communities.

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support our fundraising efforts. You can make your tax-deductible donation online, or if you would prefer, you can send your contribution to the DSAW Office: 11709 W Cleveland Ave, Suite 2, West Allis, WI 53227 (Just be sure to write our team name on the memo line so that we get credit for the donation!) Whatever you can give will help - it all adds up! To sponsor us simply press Donate Now.

Please also join us on Sunday, September 25th, at the Milwaukee County Zoo as part of our team. It's an incredible day of celebration with family, friends, and people who, like you, want to raise awareness, raise funds, and raise the hope of a better world for all people with Down syndrome. With your support and involvement, our goals of acceptance, inclusion and empowerment will become a reality!

To join our team, click Register For This Event.

Many thanks for your support, and PLEASE don't forget to forward this to your entire address book and anyone else who you think might want to donate and register to walk as part of our team.