Step up for Down syndrome Walk

On September 24th, 2011
Ds Connections NW hosted the 3rd annual Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk  (formerly the Buddy Walk) This year's walk was another wonderful success with close to 500 people participating and volunteering at the walk.  Over $13,000 was raised to support advocacy and education for people with Down syndrome and their families both locally and on a national level. 

UPDATE: The votes have been cast!  The results are in! The surveys tallied!  And by an overwhelming 70% margin you have spoken!  Our 2012 Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk will be held on September, 22, 2012 at MIRABEAU PARK IN SPOKANE in association with the 2012 Valleyfest celebration!!  This year's walk promises to be bigger, better . . . and jam-packed with an entire DAY'S worth of activities as a signature event of VALLEYFEST!!

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

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day.
The twenty-first day of the third month, in honor of the third copy of the twenty-first chromosome, is the perfect time to raise awareness for people with Down syndrome and to celebrate their abilities and accomplishments. This year is especially exciting as it is the first official World Down Syndrome Day as recognized by the United Nations!  Join Ds Connections Nw & NDSS in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day! Click on the World Down Syndrome Day logo to go to the NDSS website where there are a number of ways you can get involved.