2013 STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME Awareness Walk in Forest Park

The annual Step Up for Down Syndrome awareness walk is being held Sunday, June 9th in the Upper Muny Parking Lot in Forest Park.

Walk Information
Who: Everyone!
What: One mile walk in Forest Park preceded by a family festival. Plenty of games,
food and fun for everyone! (Strollers and wheelchairs welcome, but no dogs please.)
Where: Upper Muny Parking Lot, Forest Park
When: Sunday, June 9
9:00 Registration
9:00 – 12:30 Family Festival
11:30 Walk begins

This will be the third year that Dawson and his "Crew" has participated in this fun event.  We welcome anyone who would like to come and join us for this walk supporting Dawson and the entire Down syndrome community!  You may arrive anytime between 9-11:30 to participate in the family festival which includes games and bounce houses.  The walk begins at 11:30 followed by a free lunch and more time of family fun. 

Dawson is once again raising money for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis.  This event is the time that the DSAGSL raises money to support their organization.

The following information is from the Down Syndrome Association regarding the use of donations made to the DSAGSL:
Where does the money go?
We’re so glad you asked! We exist as an organization to encourage and support
individuals with Down syndrome and their families throughout their journey. We
provide year-round programming that supports our mission. An example of the free
programming that your fundraising dollars make possible:

$5 Pays for an Expectant Parent packet that is given to educate and support
parents whose child has just been diagnosed with Down syndrome
$20 Buys two books for a child to receive on his or her first birthday, to help
stimulate the learning and development process for a child with Down syndrome
$50 Enrolls an adult self-advocate in our new Toastmasters chapter to learn
public speaking skills, and also to create self-confidence and friendships with
other individuals with Down syndrome
$100 The cost for one educator to take part in our Education Specialist
program, which provides teachers with the tools and training to best work with
individuals with Down syndrome in their classrooms.

If you would like to donate to the Down Sydrome Association of Greater St. Louis in honor of Dawson Lawrence, please click the link below to be directed to his fundraising page.  You can make a secure donation online.  

http://dsagsl.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1062987&team=5441884

Thank you for your support of Dawson and the Down Syndrome Community!!!