Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Inc
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** ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.  

** ON-SITE REGISTRATION ACCEPTED THE DAY OF THE WALK.

**  ON-LINE DONATIONS ALWAYS ACCEPTED!

** OFF-LINE DONATIONS MUST BE TURNED IN ON OR BEFORE DAY OF WALK TO BE CONSIDERED FOR TOP FUNDRAISING AWARDS.

Welcome!  The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin, Inc. invites you to join us for our

13TH ANNUAL AWARENESS WALK FOR DOWN SYNDROME, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

(BEING HELD AT THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO - 12 Noon-3p Rain or Shine)

AND / OR

DSAW'S GREEN BAY CONNECTION

1ST ANNUAL AWARENESS WALK FOR DOWN SYNDROME, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH

(BEING HELD AT THE UW-GREEN BAY ARBORETUM TRAIL - 11a-3p Rain or Shine)

The Awareness Walk is designed to help raise funds, AND to help raise awareness and promote inclusion, diversity and acceptance of Down syndrome, as well as, strive to guarantee access to a full life for all individuals with Down syndrome, their families and friends.  We place priority on support and education, delivering quality programs and services, & maximizing available resources. 

Please Join us for a family-friendly, fun-filled day! Registration includes:

  • All Day Zoo Admittance and Parking ~Zoo hours 9AM - 6PM
  • T-shirt*
  • Activities, Snacks, DSAW Marketplace and Live Entertainment before and after the Walk
  • Hot Dog and Chips available ALL DAY by IE FRANKS at a discounted Walk Special Price (www.iefranks.com) 
  • Raffles & Silent Auction
  • Top Fundraising Awards
  • Scenic 1.5 Mile stroll through the beautiful Milwaukee County Zoo!
  • and so much more...
  • * (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AFTER SEPT. 12TH REGISTRATION)

Mention the Down Syndrome Awareness Walk at the Gate Entrance; You MUST mention if you are a VOLUNTEER or EXHIBITOR and they will direct you to the Maple Cove and Oak Grove picnic sites! 

*Pre-registration is encouraged on-line before September 24th!  Day of Walk registration at the Zoo is accepted and begins at Noon along with check-in.  Food, Raffle & Discounted Zoo Attraction Tickets will be available for purchase at check-in.

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT DSAW'S 13TH ANNUAL AWARENESS WALK?

SPONSOR A WALKER: In the toolbar to your right, locate the personal fundraising page by entering the last name into the SEARCH box or by clicking on "view all fundraisers." Go to the fundraising page and press the SPONSOR US NOW button.

REGISTER TO WALK/JOIN A TEAM: Click on GET STARTED and choose the "WALKER Registration" link, or find your team in the tool bar to your right. 

CREATE A FUNDRAISING PAGE: AFTER REGISTRATION, follow the instructions to set up your own fundraising page. Any individual/group can do so! Link your fundraising page to your Team when prompted. NON-WALKERS can create a fundraising page by clicking on GET STARTED, then "FUNDRAISER ONLY".

EMAIL EVERYONE YOU KNOW: Direct people to this website (www.firstgiving.com/dsaw) or your team's personal fundraising page and ask them to sponsor and register to walk.

VOLUNTEER: Contact DSAW at (414)327-3729 or email us at info@dsaw.org

DONATE: Make a general donation to DSAW by clicking on DONATE!

OFF-LINE REGISTRATION: You may drop-off or mail the completed registration form from your DSAW Buddy Walk brochure with fee to the DSAW office located at 9401 West Beloit Road, Suite 311, Milwaukee, WI 53227.  Office hours: M-F 9AM-1PM.  Checks made payable to DSAW.  You can also register by contacting the DSAW office directly at (414)327-3729.

Still Have Questions? Visit www.dsaw.org and click on the Awareness Walk Button.

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Total raised

For Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Inc

$58,608.56

$45,882.56 raised online

102 people are raising money
936 people have donated

Top teams

  1. Abby Nuoffer
    $4,725.00
  2. Team Romsos
    $3,910.00
  3. Maddy
    $3,590.00
  4. Quinn's Crusaders & Grace's Kritter Krew
    $3,405.00
  5. Team James
    $2,790.00

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