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!

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!