Step Up for Down Syndrome is the Central Valley’s largest Down syndrome awareness event. Bringing together hundreds of families & friends from Merced to Tulare counties together to celebrate the abilities, value and all around awesomeness of our friends with Down syndrome. We will be back inside the Rodeo Grounds (NOT the parking lot) and encourage all our families and teams to bring their own shade tents, blankets or chairs to sit on and enjoy the festivities!

It is a great opportunity for our families & friends to come meet others from the Ds community, make life long connections, and learn more about the resources and services available.

The day will feature a Resource Area, Kid zone, Food trucks, *NEW* Shoe Shuck competition, Walk of Fame, the DSACC Family Tent for friends to gather under, an AMAZING performance by our friends from Break the Barriers, Music, Dancing, Trackless train rides, and a 1/4 mile awareness walk.

Please note that the walk route is out the parking lot to Clovis Avenue and then back into the lot from 5^th Avenue.  ***Parents who have small kiddos or friends who like to run - please note we are walking along a very busy street for a bit, so plan accordingly! Team costumes & team spirit encouraged- we will be awarding a prize for the Most Spirited Team!

To participate in this event, select the "REGISTER" button to set up a new or returning team, join a team, or register as an individual. Additional family/team members can be added by selecting the green "Add Another Registrant" button during Step 3. After you complete registration you can start your team or personal fundraising page by selecting the "Fundraising Page Set Up" button at the top of the online receipt.

Returning Team Captains please note: in Step 2 of registration, you can enter your user name and password to have access to your team and donor information from the prior year.  If you do not remember your credentials, you can request them in this step. Click here for instructions.

If you can not attend this event but would like to make a donation to the Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee, please select the DONATE button. You can also donate to an individual or team by visiting their fundraising page under the TEAMS/PEOPLE tab.

If you cannot participate in this event but would like to make a donation to the Down Syndrome Association of Central California, please select the DONATE button. You can also donate to an individual or team by visiting their fundraising page under the TEAMS/PEOPLE tab.

Registration Fees

General Admission - $15 (Includes admission to all Step Up events and keepsake! T-shirt can be added for an additional cost.)

Kids 3 & Under - free (Includes admission to all Step Up events. T-shirt can be added for an additional cost.)

Individual with Down Syndrome - free (Includes admission to all Step Up events. T-shirt can be added for an additional cost.)

Additional items available for purchase:

Walk of Fame Poster: $25 - includes poster copy to take home. For more details, click Walk of Fame Poster.

Personalized DS Awareness Yard Sign: $20 - Yard signs will be
available for local pick up or delivery only by October 1.  For more details, click Yard Sign.

If you plan to register, you can purchase these items in your cart during step 4 of registration. 

If you have already registered, login to your page and click 'Buy Items' then add the poster to your cart. Click here for more instructions.