$163,702 Raised $200,000 Goal

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us for the 18th Annual Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K & Family Festival. We appreciate your donations of time, talent and both in-kind and monetary contributions!

Online donation will remain open through October 31st, so you can still support your loved one with Down syndrome or their team.


Join the Virginia Down Syndrome Association as we unite for a common cause and raise funds during the 18th Annual Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K & Family Festival! Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today! Help us spread the word and celebrate all the amazing individuals with Down syndrome!


Packet Pick-Up Details 

Thursday, October 10th, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Packet Pickup will be available at the VDSA office located at 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Richmond VA 23229. We are in Suite 124.  There is plenty of parking in the front and back of the building.  
Friday, October 11th, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.—Packet Pickup will be available at Dorey Park, located at 2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico 23231.  Enter the park and follow the signs.  Packet pick up will be at the same place the event will be held. 
Packets will be available for pick up Saturday morning beginning at 7:30am.  Walk-up registrations are welcome! 


To get started, just select the "REGISTER" button to start a team, join a team, or register as an individual. Additional family members can be added by selecting the green "Add Another Registrant" button during Step 3.  After you register, you can start your team or personal fundraising page by selecting the "Fundraising Page Set Up" button at the top of the online receipt.

NEW THIS YEAR VDSA has created an additional tool for Team Captains to help with fundraising including, social media templates, sample emails, a flyer to a post at your office or your favorite library. It's called Step Up 101.

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 cannot participate but would like to make a donation to the Virginia Down Syndrome Association, 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:

Individual with Down syndrome: Free, register by 9/22 at midnight to receive t-shirt.

Registrant - Ages 3 & Up: $20, register by 9/22 at midnight to receive t-shirt. Price increase after 10/1 to $25.

Registrant - Ages under 3: $10, participant must be born after June 2021 for this fee. Register by 9/22 at midnight to receive t-shirt.

Virtual Participant: $25, register by 9/22 at midnight to receive t-shirt. Fee includes shipping for t-shirt within the U.S.

Dog: $10, includes bandanna, clean-up bag and special pup treat.

**Please note: Last day to register with t-shirts is 9/22.


To learn more about our programs, events and support available through our organization, please visit our website:  Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Saturday, October 12, 2024
Dorey Park
9am to 1pm

Date

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Starts at: 09:00 AM

Location

Dorey Park
2999 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231

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