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Get Ready for the 2012 Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk!!

Ds Connections Nw is proud to announce our fourth annual Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk!

It is our pleasure to announce that this year’s Inland Northwest Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk will be held in conjunction with Valleyfest at Discovery Park in Spokane Valley on September 22, 2012. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever with a larger facility, better parking and more fun and excitement than we’ve ever had before.

Nearly 500 walkers participated in our 2011 event, not counting the families and friends that turned out to cheer them on and over $13,000 was raised! Thanks to contributions like yours, within the past year, DsCNw has been able to offer informational seminars on such diverse topics as “Positive Behavioral Supports”, “Estate Planning for People with Disabilities and Their Families ” and “I.E.P. Support: What are Your Rights”. We have played host to social opportunities like our annual Christmas parties, talent showcases and of course the Step UP Walk.

Mark your calendars! Get on your walking shoes, and put on your helping hands. We'll need more help than ever to make this years Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk a gigantic success!

"Many hands make light work" ~ John Heywood

But none of this would be possible without you!

Ds Connections Nw, a 501(c)3 organization (ein: 27-2702812), strives to be a network of support and resources to improve the quality of life of persons with Down syndrome. DsCNw envisions a world in which all people with Ds have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their aspirations, and be welcomed as valued, contributing members of their community.

Through your sponsorship, DsCNw will continue our ongoing work towards three goals:
• Providing consistent, organic source of information, resources and contacts regarding all aspects of Down syndrome.
• Providing the individual, their parents, advocates, educators and employers with tool for effective decision-making in all areas of their lives.
• Connecting people with a Ds diagnosis, their families and the community at large through a variety of social and educational opportunities.

In return for your valued sponsorship, Ds Connections Nw will proudly distinguish your business with:
• Your own custom logo on our commemorative T-shirts (sponsorship of $250+)
• Logo placement and corresponding link on our website(sponsorship of $250+)
• Recognition at our opening ceremonies (sponsorship of $500+)
• A commemorative appreciation plaque for display in your business (sponsorship of $1000+)
• Plus, a handwritten thank-you from one of our young members!

A sponsorship form is available (by clicking here) for your consideration. Contributions may be in monetary form or in-kind donations of products and/or services (e.g. refreshments for participants, entertainment for the event, product samples for the participant gift bags, silent auction prizes etc.)

Your support is greatly appreciated!
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Who participates?

This event is for everyone! We invite anyone who wants to show support for the people in our communities who have Down syndrome and to celebrate their contributions and abilities. If you have a Down syndrome diagnosis or you have someone in your life that has a Down syndrome diagnosis or if you want to be a part of promoting awareness and acceptance then we encourage you to get involved in the Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk.
This is an event for all ages.

The Coeur d'Alene Press has published two very nice articles about our walks. You can see them here:

2011 Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk

2010 Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk