On
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
the Down Syndrome Association of WI will have its
25th annual Awareness Walk for Down Syndrome
at the Milwaukee County Zoo

Hi Everyone - Jessica Hoppe here.  Thanks for coming to check out my fundraising page.  I wanted to share with everyone what a busy year I have had!

The last time I told a little about myself I was finishing the 5^th grade and starting the 6^th grade at a new school.  We have all lost track of each other for the past year an a half.  I have now started the 8^th grade, which will be my last year at my “new” school.  Next year I will be entering high school and that will be the next big step in my growing up.  For right now I’m just enjoying being the “big kid” in my classes these days.

I just turned 14 in July and I once again got to celebrate my birthday with the Green Bay side of my family in Door County this year.  We had lots of fun getting to stay in our house with my Green Bay Grandma and my other relatives.  I love going to the beach, riding my 3 wheel bike (up to 2 miles – whew) , taking walks along the shore line.  I also love to get Hot Fudge Sundaes at Wilsons.  We played mini golf and just had fun with my family.  I was again able to play on a baseball team this year, after last year being cancelled.  The group is called Koos for Kids.  They have a spot for everyone and everyone gets to play!  My brother, sister, mom and dad even got to help out.  I’m not a fan of the running, but it is great fun crossing home plate.  I enjoy running, playing and following my brother and sister around.

Our family has participated in the Awareness walk every year since I was born!  We want to get the word out that People with Down syndrome are more LIKE everybody else than they are different.  We have feelings, talents and dreams just like everyone.  We deserve to be accepted and appreciated for who we are and what we can and do 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.

To join our team, click Register For This Event.

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