Thank you for visiting my fundraising page for 2018!  I am very proud to be part of the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin's 22nd Annual Statewide Down Syndrome Awareness Walk.  This is my second year participating in the walk.

In June 2017, my granddaughter, Emmeline, was born with an extra 21st chromosome, meaning she has Down Syndrome.  As I witness my daughter, Heather, and her husband, Jake, nurture Emme, I am reassured that God chose the most perfect parents for her. 

Over the past year, Emme has accomplished so much!  Seeing her develop and grow into a toddler has given me joy beyond comprehension.  Her achievements remind me of the beauty one sees as a flower opens in time lapse motion...it is simply amazing!

I hope everyone will see that 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.  They have so much to offer, so please consider either joining me in the walk or donating to Team Peaches.

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.

If you would like to join us at the walk on Sunday, September 23rd, at the Milwaukee County Zoo, let me know and I can add you to 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 Team Peaches, 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.  GO TEAM PEACHES!!!