We would be honored if you would join us at the Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk 2011. As most of you know, Evan was born on February 25th with Down syndrome. In the short amount of time he has been here, he has taught our family a great deal already, and we look forward to what he will teach us in the future. Evan had open heart surgey in July and is doing GREAT! The DSG provided us with support before he was born, when we were in KC for his surgery, and continues to be a great resource for our family. Their support and generosity has been overwhelming. Our family is participating in this event to help raise funds to provide the same kind of support for other families that this wonderful organization showed to ours. Will you help us, help others?
The walk is around Arrowhead Stadium and is one mile in length. The registration fee covers your T-shirt with our team name and also goes towards our team fundraising goal. Whether you register or not, any donation you can provide will help those with Down syndrome! Thanks in advance for anything you can do to assist. Also, if you have any problems or questions, please contact Michelle at mlfrank75@yahoo.com.
Team t-shirt deadline is Friday September 30 by 6pm.
T-shirt pick up date and fundraising deadline is Saturday October 22.
Schedule of Events for Saturday October 29th
9am-11am: Registration
9am-1pm: Family festivities & Radio Disney on stage
10am-Noon: Lunch- Hamburger/Hot dogs
10:45am: Awards & Announcements
11am-11:20am: BEST Network Performance
11:30am: Kids Dash (age 5 and under)
11:40am: Color Guard/National Anthem
11:45am: Walk begins with KC Wolf
1:00pm: Event concludes
Are you Ready to Step Up for Down Syndrome? Did you know that each year 5,000 babies are born with Down syndrome and that there are over 400,000 individuals living with Down syndrome in the United States?
These families depend heavily on local support organizations to receive information, resources and education. They also appreciate and benefit from ongoing advocacy and awareness efforts which improve the lives of entire families and communities.
The Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City (DSG) serves over 1100 families and partners with 22 hospitals, 45 school districts and countless service providers in Kansas and Missouri. We invite you to Step Up and support our members and the work of the DSG by participating in one of the largest celebrations for Down syndrome in the nation. Our 2010 walk was a smashing success thanks to 300 teams, 6,800 walkers, and 400 volunteers!
Will you be there to help us cross the finish line this year?
Your participation in the walk shows you support inclusion and acceptance for people with Down syndrome and recognize their many gifts, talents and contributions to society. We envision a bright future with your help.
Each step you take and every dollar you raise will help the DSG continue to provide vital programs and services offering educational and social support to people with Down syndrome, their families and the professionals who serve them. Important work waits to be done to enhance research, education and advocacy programs. Your support is critical in making these programs a reality.
What difference can you make by Stepping Up?
* When you raise $100 you help DSG provide two families with hospital meal vouchers during extended hospital stays.
* When you raise $200 you help DSG provide a family experiencing a new diagnosis a welcome basket full of gifts and resources on Down syndrome.
* When you raise $250 you help DSG host a quarterly social activity for teens and adults with Down syndrome.
* When you raise $500 you help DSG host a quarterly support breakfast for parents and grandparents.
* When you raise $750 you help DSG provide conference scholarships to educators and professionals who support individuals with Down syndrome.
* When you raise $1000 you help DSG publish an issue of our award winning Connections Newsletter.
View DSG's Programs & Services Brochure, 2010 Annual Report and 2010 Year in Review Video to learn more about how the funds you raise are used to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome.
Never forget that your fundraising efforts truly change lives. If you can't make the walk, making a donation to the team is simple; just click on the "Donation to the Evan's Eagles" link.
We thank you for your generous support of Evan's Eagles and look forward to seeing you Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk & Festival!