Sharing Down Syndrome Walk
Our 24th annual Sharing Down Syndrome Walk will be held April 20, 2024 at Tempe Diablo Stadium from 8:30am-12pm
Event: Sharing Down Syndrome Walk
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 8:30am-12pm
Location: Tempe Diablo Stadium
About The Event:
Sharing Down Syndrome of Arizona will host the 24th annual Sharing Down Syndrome Walk to promote positive acceptance and awareness for all people with Down syndrome.
This FREE event will feature food trucks, exhibitors, obstacle courses and slide inflatables, carnival-style games with prizes, entertainment including some movie characters, and our very beloved DJ Ron playing the music we love to dance to!
Agenda:
8:30 am Registration opens – Families can enter the stadium and enjoy food trucks, inflatables, entertainment, and visit with exhibitors and entertainers.
9:30am The official program portion of our event begins – We will honor our country with the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the National Anthem – performed by members of our community with Down syndrome. We will distribute awards to citizens who support people with Down syndrome through employment, education, social work, and volunteerism.
The Sharing Walk begins immediately following the awards ceremony – Led by the Grand Marshal (the top fundraising team), the walk will start near the stage and continue around the stadium, ending by the food trucks in the registration area. This is a half-mile walk. Strollers, wagons, and wheelchairs are all welcome on the walking course.
10:45-12 pm Family Fun – Families can enjoy their time together with games, inflatables, and entertainers at the event.
The fundraiser allows the organization to continue to offer FREE support services to all families in Arizona who have (and love) a person with Down syndrome in their lives.
Team Fundraising Prizes for Our Sharing Down Syndrome Walk:
The top three highest fundraising teams will receive a gift basket.
The top donor team will lead the Sharing Walk as the Grand Marshal.
The Grand Marshal will be announced on April 18, 2024.
Team Donations competing for the Grand Marshal/Top Donor award should be entered by 11:59pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 (Arizona Time).
Haven't Registered Yet?
Online Registration has closed, but you can still register in person at the walk. Registration begins at 8:30AM at the Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. EIN: 86-0822557.
Our Arizona State Tax Qualifying Charitable Organization and our QCO Code is 20543.
Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona is a part of the Fry's Community Rewards Program.
Receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit when you direct a portion of your state tax dollars to support Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona. This incentive is at no cost to you. 1. Donate up to $800 (up to $400 if filing single) to Sharing Down Syndrome AZ and receive a credit on your taxes for the full amount of your donation.
2. Provide your donation receipt and our QCO code 20543 to your tax preparer.
**For more information on the AZ Charitable Giving Tax Credit visit AZDOR.gov.