Thanks to the incredible generosity of supporters like you, DSAW made a huge impact in 2025! Together, we delivered 55,126 hours of direct services, awarded over $15,000 in enrichment grants to families across Wisconsin, and provided 35 free parent packs to families receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis—and that’s just the beginning (see the graphic below for more!).

We couldn’t do it without our amazing community. Most of DSAW’s programs and events are made possible through the funds raised during our annual Awareness Walk. That’s why we need YOU to keep the momentum going. Be a part of the difference—join us today!

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10:00am   Registration & Family Festival Begins (inflatables, games, prizes, raffles, and more!)

11:45am   Raffle Sales Close

12:00pm   21 Showcase & Awards Ceremony

12:45pm  Time to pick up raffle items and head into the Zoo! Families are welcome to stay and picnic

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 28th at 10:00 pm.

Food

This event is held in the picnic areas near the Zoo parking lot. We will have stations of pre-packaged snacks throughout the event for you and your families to enjoy! Feel free to either bring a picnic lunch (there is even a competition for Best Picnic Spread!!) or purchase concessions from the Zoo if you would like. You are welcome to stay and picnic even after the DSAW event ends! We also encourage you to bring a filled reusable water bottle to reduce our impact on the environment.

Please click the Event Details button below for all of the information you need regarding this event!

Pre-register online until 12pm CST on Friday, September 25, 2026.

Registration includes day-long entry and full access to the Milwaukee County Zoo, parking, Walk, t-shirt, family festival, and snacks.  

Event Cost:

Register by August 28th at 10:00 pm to be guaranteed a t-shirt on Walk Day. 

All participants will receive a t-shirt, however, we try to order EXACT numbers so that no t-shirts are wasted. We may have a limited quantity of extra t-shirts available on Walk Day for those who register after August 28th or on Walk Day, but this is not guaranteed. If you do not receive a t-shirt on Walk Day, we will order you one after the walk!

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Registration tables will be located near the Maple Cove and Oak Grove picnic areas. Registration will open at 10:00am. 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.

Team Captains may pick up all team t-shirts early on Thursday, September 24th between 9:00AM-6:00PM, or, Friday, September 25, from 9:00AM-12:00PM at the DSAW Gym. You can also pick shirts up on Walk Day.

DSAW Gym is located at 1215 Dewey Ave. Wauwatosa, WI 53213.

EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL: All teams who register by July 15th will be entered into a drawing to win their team name on their team shirts*! Each person who registers increases your chances. (*NOTE: team name will only be placed on individuals' shirts who register by t-shirt deadline of August 31.)