2019 Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk Silent Auction

"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give."
-------Winston S Churchill

>>> It's time to STEP IT UP for DOWN SYNDROME! >>>

We hope you're getting excited for this year's walk on October 5th! Our annual walk, Step Up for Down Syndrome, is the DSCNWA's primary fundraising event of the year and once again, we are adding to the fun with a silent auction!

There will be items that will be open for bidding online a few days before the event (online portion) and some items that will only be open for bidding at the walk. ALL items (online and event-exclusive) will be on display at the event.

Online silent auction items can be viewed here. Benefits of online bidding include:
- Notifications when you're outbid
- Automatic bidding, up to an amount you determine
- More time enjoying games and activities with your family and friends and meeting new friends of our network.

HELP GROW THE DSCNWA
We are trying to raise more money to offer more programs to our families in the NWA area blessed by Down syndrome. The DSCNWA needs additional quality educational events, sibling conferences, training for local hospitals on delivering diagnoses, etc..
We have new age-specific programs: New Parent Support Mixers (0-6yrs), PALS (7-11yrs), STARS (12-17), CLUB 3-21 (18yrs+)….BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Your support and action will help us get to the next level and continue supporting individuals with Down syndrome throughout their lifespan.

The Down Syndrome Connection of Northwest Arkansas has been supporting families in Northwest Arkansas, since 2002.

What started as a group of parents supporting each other has turned into a professional, working organization of parents, friends, business leaders, volunteers, educators, therapists and others, working to provide a connection in our community. We hope you will join us in our continued growth.

Our Mission
Our mission is to facilitate inclusion and respect for individuals with Down syndrome within the Northwest Arkansas Community, ensuring that they have access to the support and the resources necessary to reach their full potential at all stages of life.

Our Vision
Our vision is a Northwest Arkansas Community in which individuals with Down syndrome are able to participate in a meaningful way at work and at play, are able to achieve their aspirations, and are welcomed as valued community members.