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Down Syndrome Awareness Walk: 23rd Annual Statewide Zoo Walk

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Down Syndrome Awareness Walk: 23rd Annual Statewide Zoo Walk

Sunday September 22 2019, 10:30 AM - Sunday September 22 2019, 4:00 PM
@ Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W Bluemound Rd Milwaukee, WI...
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Down Syndrome Awareness Walks


DSAW hosts seven Down Syndrome Awareness Walks each year. These annual walks draw more than 7,000 walkers, volunteers, donors, sponsors, and partners across the State under one collective mission – to raise awareness and promote inclusion, diversity and acceptance of people with Down syndrome in our communities and in our lives. We also partner with the Madison Area Down Syndrome Society to help them host their walk in Madison! 

Register now for our 2019 Awareness Walks!

Madison Area Down Syndrome Society: Sunday, September 29, 2019. Olin Park. 1156 Olin-Turville Ct, Madison, WI 53715

23rd Annual Statewide Zoo Walk: Sunday, September 22, 2019. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Milwaukee County Zoo. 10001 West Bluemound Road. Milwaukee, WI, 53226 - Registration is OPEN!!!




Welcome!



Thank you for visiting our event page. Whether you have a loved one with Down syndrome, are a caring community member, or are a business looking to partner, we're glad you're here! Scroll through this page to learn more about the 23rd Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk, and consider joining us on September 22 for the biggest party of the year!






What Your Support Means



Do you enjoy the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin's programs and services that take place all year long? Programs like Parent's First Call, Medical Outreach, Peer Sensitivity Training, Member Grants, Roadmap Sessions, and classes like Young Leaders and Cooking with the Kiddos? Then NOW is your time to give back! The majority of these programs are fully funded by fundraising that takes place at this annual awareness walk. Thank you in advance for helping individuals with Down syndrome exceed expectations and live amazing lives!






Our Sponsors





Location



Milwaukee County Zoo
10001 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226

The walk is held in Areas #1 & #2: Oak Grove and Maple Cove.

Tell the parking attendant that you are with the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin, and please tell them the number of adults and children (ages 12 and under) in your car. We are charged less for children!

When you enter the parking lot, head all the way to the end. You will see our tents!








Event Schedule



10:00am

Registration & Family Festival Begins

10:00am

Food & Snacks Available

12:30pm

21 Showcase & Awards Ceremony

1:00pm

Walk Begins

*Lunch Changes*

The Zoo will no longer allow us to grill or offer a full "lunch." Because of this, we will have a large amount of snacks, including string cheese, granola bars, fruit, and more. Feel free to bring additional food for you and your family!

Registration Information

Pre-register online until 12pm CST September 20, 2019.

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

Event Cost:

Walk (ages 13+) $20
Walk (ages 3-12) $15
Walk (ages 0-2) Free
Virtual Walkers $12

 

Register by August 31 at 11:59pm 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 31st 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!

While registration can be completed on site the day of the event, 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 19 between 5pm-8pm, or, Friday, September 20, from 9am-3pm. You can also pick shirts up on walk day.

DSAW is located inside Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: 11709 W Cleveland Ave, Suite 2, West Allis, WI 53227

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Take Part in this Year's Event

1. Register Today!

2. Create a Team: Create a team of co-workers, friends, and family members, or register as an individual walker! Register online to create a personalized fundraising page with your story and photos, making it easy to grow your team and/or fundraise. Register as a virtual walker or launch your virtual team if you can't join us in person, and commit to run or walk in honor of your loved one with Down syndrome. If you don't want to create your own team, you can join an existing one OR register as an individual!

3. Raise Funds: Set individual and team goals! Use the easy online fundraising tools to spread the word, or gather donations offline at family parties, work functions, or kids' sporting events. The Top 5 Fundraising Teams will receive prizes at the walk!

4. Celebrate! Enjoy the day and celebrate the opportunities you have created for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Launch a Virtual Team!

Back by popular demand, this year we will again offer the option to register as a “virtual” walker. When you sign up for this option, you commit to run or walk in honor of your loved one with Down syndrome.

Your activity can be any distance you want: 3.21 miles or laps around your block, 321 yards or 21 miles. Get creative and have fun! Then, post photos of your walk/run on DSAW’s Facebook Page! Virtual walker registration includes a walk shirt, which we will mail to you (USA only). Register by Friday, August 31st to receive your t-shirt by September 22. Whether you’ve moved away from Wisconsin, will be on vacation, or want to support your loved one who lives in Wisconsin, our community extends far beyond our state’s borders. 

Family Festival

Join us for the BIGGEST and most FUN Down Syndrome Awareness Walk in Wisconsin. Wear your leopard print and animal costumes to our safari-themed party! We’ll have music, inflatables, carnival games, resources, t-shirts, amazing prizes, and MORE! In addition, enjoy snacks served all day.

The "21" Showcase & Awards Ceremony

Help us kick off the walk at 12:30pm with the Down Syndrome Awareness Walk Master of Ceremonies, Vince Vitrano, Today’s TMJ4 Morning News Anchor. We will host our "21" Showcase where individuals with Down syndrome of ALL ages will get a chance to walk the red carpet in front of their family and friends. We will then announce the winners of our pre-event and day-of raffles, and we will award prizes to our Top 5 Fundraising Teams! 

We want YOUR loved one with Down syndrome to be featured in this year's "21" Showcase! Individuals with Down syndrome of ALL ages are invited to walk the red carpet in front of their family and friends and be recognized for their individual gifts and talents. Children who are not yet able to walk on their own may walk the red carpet with a parent, caregiver, or sibling - the more, the merrier!

Click here to sign up!
Deadline to submit is Friday, September 6!

23rd Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk

The 23rd Annual Statewide Down Syndrome Awareness Walk will be held rain or shine at 1:00pm. This is a leisurely stroll through the Milwaukee County Zoo. Rollerblades, skates, and pets are strictly prohibited. After the walk begins, feel free to explore the Milwaukee County Zoo using your included all-day access pass! 

In 2018, Your Donations Changed Lives:

  • 66 New Parent Welcome Baskets and Expectant Parent Packets, plus countless others supported through online resources
  • 450+ Medical Referral Packets sent to medical professionals, helping ensure everyone receives a fair, compassionate diagnosis
  • More than 38 Support Parents trained to help support new and expectant parents after a diagnosis, and 20 Support Parent matches made
  • 250 one-on-one Roadmap Sessions to help families overcome obstacles and achieve dreams
  • 130+ social and fraternal events hosted for families
  • A large menu of recurring programming headquartered at the DSAW office in West Allis and replicated throughout the state, serving individuals of all ages!
    • Programs include Young Leaders Academy, Young Leaders Bootcamp, Motor Skills Playgroup, Fraternal Support Groups, Cooking Classes, Tween/Teen/Adult Clubs, Tech Skills Class, Family Movie Nights, and Family Activity Days
  • Grew DSAW-Family Services client base more than 300% to provide customized direct services to individuals with Down syndrome who want to live amazing lives in the community
  • Started new programming for individuals with a diagnosis of both Down syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease
  • Won 15 national awards in the last three years for our work in Wisconsin
  • And MORE!

Thank you for helping to change lives with your gift!

Team Incentives & Prizes

The cut-off for donations that qualify for the Top Five Fundraising Prizes is 11:59PM on Saturday, September 21. All cash and check donations must arrive at the DSAW office by noon on Friday, September 20 to qualify.
We have fantastic prizes for our top five teams! As a special thank you, the First Place Team will have their child's picture on the DSAW Billboard before the 2020 Awareness Walk! (Past winners from the last two years are NOT eligible to win this prize)


 

 

 

 

There are chances to win for everyone!

EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL: All teams who register by July 1st 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)

We have an all NEW incentives program for all teams! Click here to check out the prizes your team will receive at each level.

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