Page 8 - DSCBA - 2022 Impact Report

Thanks to your support, “I Can...”

We could see smiles for miles as 700 people
gathered for the first time since 2019 at the
annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk &
Family Picnic on Sunday, October 9, 2022. It
was joyful to see so many DSCBA families in
person after three long years!

October is National Down Syndrome
Awareness Month, and we host the walk to
celebrate accomplishments of members with
Down syndrome and to promote awareness
and acceptance. The Step Up for Down
Syndrome Walk is also the largest fundraiser
of the year, and we are truly grateful for
the over $168k raised by 93 Team Captains,
which will allow us to continue to grow with
our members’ needs and welcome
new families.
Thank you to the Town of Danville
for the help in securing a beautiful
new venue, Oak Hill Park, and
providing supplies and games.

Congratulations to the top five teams
who together raised over $55K!:

* Avery’s Amazing Advocates
* Glam Grace
* Simon’s Superheroes
* Team Drucker
* Team Eden

Thank you to the crew of over 75
volunteers who helped set up and
staff the event, including groups
from National Charity League,
Boys Team Charity, Kiwanis Club
of San Ramon Valley, Northgate
High School Leadership, Pledge to
Humanity and many others. Special
thanks to photographers Fred and
Ginger Stambaugh.

A BIG THANK YOU to our $5k
Support Sponsors:
* John Muir Health
* Manos Home Care

8 Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area