Step Up for Down Syndrome 2026

Team Challenges, January - May
Personalize your team page AND set a fundraising goal by January 24th....you'll be entered into a raffle to pick this year's Step Up for Down Syndrome and Walk in the Ballpark t-shirt color! 

Plan a team fundraiser and let Emily know what it is by February 21st....you'll be entered to win an on-field starting line-up position at Walk in the Ballpark.

Raise $321 on 3/21....you'll be entered to win a personal photoshoot with one of our amazing photographers!

Secure a $500 sponsor by April 18th...the company will receive a personalized team sign to display at their business!

In honor of the DSA's 50th Anniversary, secure one $50 RECURRING donation towards your team....and be entered to have your honoree on stage at SUDS to kickoff the walk!

Start a Facebook Fundraiser by May 16th....and you'll be entered to win 4 Walk in the Ballpark tickets AND 4 tickets to DSA Night with the Gateway Grizzlies on July 9th!



Team Incentives
Raise $1,000....you'll receive a team support sign with your team name on it (one per team*)

Raise $2,500....you'll receive an upgrade to a team banner (2'x4') with your custom text on it (one banner per team*)

Raise $3,000....you'll receive an upgrade to a deluxe team banner that will have your custom text AND and photo on it (one banner per team*)

Raise $5,000....
you'll receive a deluxe team banner and your team honoree will be featured in the Gateway DSA's marketing materials and social media campaigns during Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October!

Raise $10,000....
you'll receive a deluxe team banner and a VIP tent at SUDS, which includes a 10x10 tent, table, chairs, signage, drinks and snacks! Tents will be placed in the Team Tent Area in a prime location in the parking lot.

Raise $10,000....
your team name will be on the back of the SUDS and WITP t-shirts!

Raise $15,000....
You'll receive a deluxe team banner, a VIP tent and your team honoree will be featured on a billboard in the St. Louis Metro Area during Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October!

*Teams will either receive a sign, a standard banner OR a deluxe banner. Teams cannot earn both a sign and banner. 
*Teams wanting a sign, banner or tent must raise the amount by May 8th to give Emily enough time to order and secure specific incentive.