Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk and Family Fun Day
- Date Sun 12th October 2025
- Time 2:00PM EDT
- Location Lake Orion, Michigan
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant and heartwarming Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk and Family Fun Day on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Camp Agawam in Lake Orion, Oakland! From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, this beloved annual event celebrates the incredible individuals with Down syndrome and promotes awareness and inclusion within our community. As we mark the 21st anniversary of this inspiring walk, participants are encouraged to register as individuals or form teams, showcasing their spirit with team shirts and posters while raising funds for a meaningful cause.
Get ready to walk, roll, or stroll alongside family and friends while enjoying games, music, and the camaraderie of our supportive community. Each registrant who signs up before September 20th will receive a complimentary event t-shirt, adding to the festive atmosphere! Whether you're here to participate, donate, or sponsor, your involvement makes a significant difference in the lives of families touched by Down syndrome. Let's come together to step up and rock Down Syndrome Awareness Month in true DSGSEMI style!
Get ready to walk, roll, or stroll alongside family and friends while enjoying games, music, and the camaraderie of our supportive community. Each registrant who signs up before September 20th will receive a complimentary event t-shirt, adding to the festive atmosphere! Whether you're here to participate, donate, or sponsor, your involvement makes a significant difference in the lives of families touched by Down syndrome. Let's come together to step up and rock Down Syndrome Awareness Month in true DSGSEMI style!
Organiser's Description
IT'S THE ANNUAL STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME WALK AND FAMILY FUN DAY!
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | Camp Agawam, Lake Orion
Are you ready to Step UP? This is our biggest event of the year and we are so excited to see your team step out and step UP for our 21st anniversary walk!
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Step UP for Down Syndrome isn't just a fun title. It's the way we live every day at DSGSEMI and we know you do too. Let's get together and celebrate the incredible people with Down syndrome in our lives and our community while raising awareness. Inclusion is not optional!
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Time: Registration starts at 2:00 PM
Location: Camp Agawam
1301 W. Clarkston Rd
Orion Township, MI 48360
Each participant that registers before Sept 20th gets a FREE event t-shirt!
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Start or Join a Team: Get a team going and see how to raise money for this awesome cause! On race day, show your team spirit with team shirts and posters!
Register to Walk: Sign up as an individual or join a team. Either way, you have the option to fundraise with your community.
Donate: Support a walk, team, or just the event itself
Sponsor the Event: Local businesses can make a big impact by supporting this community celebration through being a vendor at the event, sponsoring, or donating!
Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of our families and our community.
Form a team, become a sponsor, or donate today!
NEED SOME FUNDRAISING IDEAS? LOOK NO FURTHER! CLICK HERE FOR IDEAS! [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64ab1a18b3726574b923c4a5/t/68adbb3d0eab196afc89deef/1756216125407/How+to+raise+%24500.pdf]
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
When you register, you will automatically be signed up as a "Solo Walker". This gives you a personal page to share to raise money in your name. You will also be given the option to start a team or join an existing one. When raising money or sharing the link, you can share from your personal page OR your team page and your team will benefit either way!
Registrants who sign up before September 20th will get a commemorative tee shirt! They will be available for pick up on the day of the event.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Join us on Sunday, October 12th, as we come together to:
Walk, roll, or stroll with family and friends
Play games and dance to the music
Raise awareness and funds for DSGSEMI
Sign up and Step UP as we rock Down syndrome awareness month, DSGSEMI style!
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | Camp Agawam, Lake Orion
Are you ready to Step UP? This is our biggest event of the year and we are so excited to see your team step out and step UP for our 21st anniversary walk!
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Step UP for Down Syndrome isn't just a fun title. It's the way we live every day at DSGSEMI and we know you do too. Let's get together and celebrate the incredible people with Down syndrome in our lives and our community while raising awareness. Inclusion is not optional!
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Time: Registration starts at 2:00 PM
Location: Camp Agawam
1301 W. Clarkston Rd
Orion Township, MI 48360
Each participant that registers before Sept 20th gets a FREE event t-shirt!
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Start or Join a Team: Get a team going and see how to raise money for this awesome cause! On race day, show your team spirit with team shirts and posters!
Register to Walk: Sign up as an individual or join a team. Either way, you have the option to fundraise with your community.
Donate: Support a walk, team, or just the event itself
Sponsor the Event: Local businesses can make a big impact by supporting this community celebration through being a vendor at the event, sponsoring, or donating!
Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of our families and our community.
Form a team, become a sponsor, or donate today!
NEED SOME FUNDRAISING IDEAS? LOOK NO FURTHER! CLICK HERE FOR IDEAS! [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64ab1a18b3726574b923c4a5/t/68adbb3d0eab196afc89deef/1756216125407/How+to+raise+%24500.pdf]
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
When you register, you will automatically be signed up as a "Solo Walker". This gives you a personal page to share to raise money in your name. You will also be given the option to start a team or join an existing one. When raising money or sharing the link, you can share from your personal page OR your team page and your team will benefit either way!
Registrants who sign up before September 20th will get a commemorative tee shirt! They will be available for pick up on the day of the event.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Join us on Sunday, October 12th, as we come together to:
Walk, roll, or stroll with family and friends
Play games and dance to the music
Raise awareness and funds for DSGSEMI
Sign up and Step UP as we rock Down syndrome awareness month, DSGSEMI style!
Races
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Walker
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th October 2025 (2:00PM EDT)
$27.50
This is the ticket for all registrants who DO NOT have Down syndrome. This will sign you up as a Solo Walker and also give you the option to join or create a team! -
Rockstar With Down Syndrome
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 12th October 2025 (2:00PM EDT)
Free
This is ONLY for our special guests with Down syndrome. This day is for you and we are so excited to have you walk with us!
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Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk and Family Fun Day
