Ds Connections Nw

09/03/2026

🎉 GOOD NEWS - WE GOT A LITTLE MORE TIME! 🎉

👕 We can now guarantee T-shirts for registrations through Sunday, September 6th! 🙌

So if you’ve been waiting to register for the Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk, now is the time! 💙💛

We will order some extra shirts after the guarantee deadline, but those will be available on a first come, first served basis - so don’t wait!

🎟️ Register today and guarantee your shirt! https://givebutter.com/c/StepUPforDSWalk2026

We can’t wait to Step UP, celebrate, and have an amazing day together on September 26th! 💙💛

📣 Please LIKE & SHARE this post so your friends, family, and community don’t miss out on this fun-filled event! 🎉💙💛

08/28/2026

💙💛 STEP UP & REGISTER! 💛💙

Our Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk is SO much more than a walk! 🎉 It’s our only fundraiser of the year and the event that helps keep DS Connections NW going all year long. Your registration helps us continue providing programs, resources, events, medical outreach, and support to our amazing community.

And your registration comes with a WALK PASS! 🎟️

Our walk is a PRIVATE EVENT, and only registered participants will have access to all the fun, including:
🏰 Bouncy houses
🧀 Grilled cheese from Franz
🍧 Icee from Kona Ice
🎈 Balloon animals, crowns, etc. from Vastra the Clown
🍽️ Food & drinks
🐪 PET A CAMEL! Yes, a CAMEL! 😂
🎉 And so much more!

👉 Creating a team does NOT register you for the walk. If you create a team, please register yourself and join your team!

👕 REGISTER BY AUGUST 31ST and your T-shirt is guaranteed! After that, we can’t promise one.

💙 If you’d love to attend but registration is a financial hardship, please contact [email protected]. We want you there!

This walk takes a village - from our incredible volunteers and board members to our sponsors, families, and YOU!

Register. Show up. Step UP. Help keep DSCNW thriving all year long. 💙💛

🎟️ REGISTER TODAY! We want everyone to be part of this amazing day, so please register ahead of time and make sure you have your pass!
https://givebutter.com/c/StepUPforDSWalk2026

Together, we thrive. 💙💛

With heartfelt gratitude,
The Team at DS Connections NW

🎉 MAKE A DAY OF IT! 🎉
After you Step UP with us, stick around for Valleyfest! There’s a whole day of fun planned, including an outdoor movie, free fishing, live bands, food, and so much more! 🎬🎣🎶🍔
Come for the walk, stay for the fun! 💙💛

08/19/2026

This sounds like fun! Who’s up to climb? They are also looking for volunteers. 🧗

08/17/2026

👟💙 STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME! 💙👟

Join us on Saturday, September 26th for a day filled with fun, friendship, celebration, and community as we come together to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families throughout the Inland Northwest!

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
📍 Discovery Playground, Spokane Valley

Can't attend in person? No problem! Register for our VIRTUAL Walk. Gather your team and walk wherever you are. Share your photos and videos using and help us fill social media with joy, inclusion, and celebration! 🎉

💙 100% of proceeds benefit DS Connections NW, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

📣 We are still looking for sponsors and marketing partners for this year's walk! Businesses and organizations can help make this event possible while showing their support for an amazing community. Interested in partnering with us? Comment below and we will get in touch!

Don't wait - register today - T-SHIRT GUARANTEE UNTIL 8/31.
Build your team, and help us Step UP for Down Syndrome! 👟💙

Registration link in first comment.

08/04/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ MAKE IT A FULL MORNING OF MOVEMENT! 💙💛

Our friends at Valleyfest are hosting their Valleyfest River Run 5K & 10K on the morning of our Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk! 🎉

Why not make a morning of it?! There’s plenty of time to get a beautiful 5K or 10K run/walk in and then head over to join us for our 1-mile Step UP Walk! 💙💛

Run, walk, cheer, celebrate and support our Inland Northwest Down syndrome community all in one morning! 🙌

👉 Join the Valleyfest River Run: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/118306/valleyfest-river-run-2026

👉 Then come Step UP with us:
https://givebutter.com/c/StepUPforDSWalk2026

We’d love to see you at both events! 💙💛

08/04/2026

💙👟 Don’t Wait - Step UP With Us! 👟💙

Good news! We’ve extended our sponsor deadline to August 12th, giving local businesses a little more time to join us as a 2026 Step UP Walk sponsor or marketing partner.

And walkers - register by August 31st to guarantee your T-shirt and size! 👕🎉

Gather your family, friends, coworkers, and favorite people and join us as we Step UP to celebrate our incredible Inland Northwest Down syndrome community!

👉 Sign up, build a team, or become a sponsor using the links below.
Let’s walk, celebrate, and make a difference together! 💙👟

👟💙 IT'S TIME TO STEP UP! 💙👟

The countdown is on to our 2026 Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk, and we want YOU to be part of it! 🎉

Join us for an unforgettable day filled with fun, friendship, celebration, activities, entertainment, and community as we come together to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families across the Inland Northwest.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
📍 Discovery Playground | Spokane Valley

Whether you walk with your family, create a team with friends, rally your coworkers, or join us virtually from wherever you are - every step makes a difference!

✨ Build a team
👟 Lace up and walk
💙 Invite your favorite people
🎉 Celebrate our incredible community

Don't wait - register today and start building your team! Let's make this year's Step UP Walk our biggest and best celebration yet! 🙌

Register today: https://givebutter.com/c/StepUPforDSWalk2026

📣 We are still looking for sponsors and marketing partners for this year's walk! Businesses and organizations can help make this event possible while showing their support for an amazing community. Interested in partnering with us? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MSECfUl-Bc4jLNxtGRVNpchshiKRgWsL/view?usp=sharing

08/03/2026

💙 DSCNW FAMILY CHECK-IN 💙

We’re thinking about all of our DSCNW families as we navigate the Spokane-area fires. Were you or your family affected?

If you need help, please don’t hesitate to let our community know. Whether you need supplies, a place to stay, transportation, meals, pet support, or simply someone to check in, this is the place to ask. ❤️

And if you’re in a position to help another DSCNW family, please let us know that, too! Maybe you have extra supplies, a spare room, can provide a meal, or can help with transportation.

No one should have to navigate a crisis alone. Our DSCNW community is here for one another.

Please comment below or send us a private message if you need support or can offer help.

We also have a private Facebook group just for our Down syndrome families: DSCNW Families. 💙 If you’d like to join, simply request membership and answer the questions when prompted. To help protect the privacy and safety of our families, all membership requests are verified before approval.

💙 Together We Thrive. 💙

08/03/2026

UPDATE - all tickets are claimed!

We have 6 free tickets left to this Saturday's 6:35PM game - Spokane Indians vs Eugene Emeralds, Star Wars night. These tickets were generously donated by Arby's - Thank you Arby's! Message [email protected] to claim these tickets today!

08/03/2026

💙👟 HELP US STEP UP! 👟💙

We are currently seeking Marketing Partners and Sponsors to support the 2026 Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk!

Your support helps us create a fun, inclusive community event while providing vital resources, support, and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their families throughout the Inland Northwest.

Interested in partnering with us? Our Marketing Partnership/Sponsor Package is linked below. We would love to have your business join us in making a difference. 💙

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MSECfUl-Bc4jLNxtGRVNpchshiKRgWsL/view?usp=sharing

07/31/2026

🎄☀️ Thank You for Making Christmas in July: Elf Camp So Special! ☀️🎄

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Summer Picnic - Christmas in July: Elf Camp! Seeing families laugh, cheer each other on, decorate cookies, create crafts, and make new memories was the greatest gift of all. ❤️

These moments of connection are what DS Connections NW is all about. When families come together, friendships grow, support networks strengthen, and everyone is reminded that they belong.

A very special thank you to our generous donors who helped make Elf Camp possible! Your support allows us to create fun, welcoming experiences where families can connect without financial barriers.

We also couldn't have done it without our amazing volunteers! Thank you Kelly, Tracy, Julie, Anjulie, Mike, Clare, Bryson, Tony R., and Tony V. for sharing your time, energy, and holiday spirit! A special thank you to our amazing volunteer photographer, Abel!

And thank you to our dedicated board members Susan, Marissa, Kim, Jim, Nicole, Aimee, and Ada, as well as Amanda, for your continued leadership, support, and hard work behind the scenes and at our events.

💙💛 This is where your donations make a difference. Your gifts help fund events like Elf Camp, Connect Groups, Beau's Baskets for new families, educational programs, and so much more.

If you've ever wondered how your donation impacts our community - this is it!

Please consider making a donation to help us continue creating meaningful opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more connected community. We couldn't do it without you! ❤️

Make a difference - donate today.