12th Annual Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K & Family Festival

by | Aug 10, 2018 | EVENTS

Join us for a heart-warming 5K run/advocacy walk thru Bryan Park and family festival showcasing and celebrating the many abilities and accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome in the Greater Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, Central Shenandoah Valley & Central Virginia community!  Help us celebrate our organization’s 35th anniversary by enjoying lots of FREE family activities, live music by Premiere, fashion show featuring individuals with Down syndrome, pumpkin patch, sponsor & exhibitor displays and more!  Breakfast & lunch items available for purchase.  Register to run, walk, raise funds or volunteer at www.dsagr.org. Dogs on leashes with responsible owners are welcome.  All proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond.
Registration is now open!  5K starts at 9am. Family Festival is FREE and open to the public from 9am-1pm
Direct link to event homepage:  https://dsagr.org/annual-fundraising-events/
Joe Vanderhoff

Joe Vanderhoff




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