Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan

08/25/2026

Step Up Incentive Reminder✨

Get your team to $321 total raised by this Friday, 8/28, to receive a "big head" cutout of your team star!⭐

🔗https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/8lugv5lt56/pages/captains

If you have any questions about incentives, where your team is at, or how to start a team, please reach out to us!

08/25/2026

2026 Fall Programming Season✨

We're one week out from the official start of our fall programming season! Now is the time to register. Just a reminder that we do require an active DSAWM membership and registration to attend programs. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Program Coordinator, Maria, at [email protected]!

Check out our calendar to see this season's lineup:
🗓https://dsawm.org/calendar/

08/22/2026

Guess what's back...

Buddy Up Tennis!🎾 We're less than a month away from another season. Registration is now open; we would love to have you join us!⭐

🔗https://dsawm.org/event/buddy-up-tennis-2/2026-09-19/
Buddy Up for Life, Inc

08/14/2026

Help us show some 💛 FriYAY Love 💙 to all our Step Up teams that are up and running!!

Pick ANY Step Up team or individual and make a donation — any amount makes a difference!

👉 Find all of our teams here:
https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/8lugv5lt56/teams?sortBy=raised

Here’s our FriYAY challenge: when you donate, add “Happy FriYAY!” in the donation comment. 🎉

Let’s see how many teams we can surprise with a little FriYAY love today! 💙💛

We invite you to “Step Right Up” and celebrate carnival-style at the 2026 Step Up for Down Syndrome event! Step Up for Down Syndrome is the largest Down syndrome awareness event in Michigan and the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan’s (DSAWM) biggest fundraiser. This year’s celebrati...

08/07/2026

QDOBA x DSAWM Fundraiser🌯

Let's get some QDOBA and support DSAWM! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 22nd between 4 and 8 pm. DSAWM will receive 25% of sales when you show this flyer online or in-store. The fundraiser will be held at multiple locations throughout West Michigan, including:

3214 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512

2211 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

6800 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002

3155 West Shore Dr
Holland, MI 49424

5350 S Harvey St
Muskegon, MI 49444

2061 S Drake Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006

2380 Health Dr SW
Wyoming, MI 49519

4403 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49006

3871 Rivertown Pkwy
Grandville, MI 49418

5901 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048

3150 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

🔗Click the link in our bio to find out more and access the flyer!

08/05/2026

We're looking for volunteers for this year's Step Up for Down Syndrome on Saturday, October 3rd!✨ Join in on the fun, get a free t-shirt, and meet some wonderful folks!👕🌈

We have specific time slots throughout the day with listed tasks.📝 Please sign up for one or more time slots that you would be willing to volunteer during! Be sure to indicate your T-shirt size and whether you are under/over 18 (for a background check) in the comment section of your sign-up.

Navigate to the link below and on our Step Up website, click "Volunteers!"🔗⭐
https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/8lugv5lt56/pages/volunteer

08/05/2026

Pickleball in Holland!⭐

Our Lakeshore Pickleball program is having another session on August 29th from 4:30 - 6:00 pm at the Holland Charter Township Community Center! This session will allow participants to continue developing their pickleball skills, build confidence on the court, and enjoy a fun evening with friends. Family members are encouraged to join in and play alongside their participant, just as many did during our open house. If you would prefer for your participant to be paired with a volunteer instead, please email Maria so we can plan accordingly: [email protected]!

Please register using the link below!
🔗https://dsawm.app.neoncrm.com/forms/lakeshore-pickleball-registration

08/04/2026

Therapeutic Horse Handling at Hestovin Stables🐎

We're excited to be at Hestovin Stables Therapeutic Riding Center in Grand Rapids. Connect with horses through playing, bathing, and grooming! This program is for DSAWM members ages 5+, and registration is required.

Please use this link to let us know you're interested!
🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYq_022ho0VmJGlb0cT6496tMZfSnJdyn5FyILpLTT_rkg8A/viewform?usp=header

07/28/2026

Let's keep the momentum and excitement going on Step Up for Down Syndrome!🎪⭐

Check out the Team incentives we're offering this year! Each incentive is earned by meeting specific milestones before certain days. We want everyone to get motivated and join in however works best for them.✨

To see more details on incentives, please use the link below or visit the "Team Captains" tab on the Step Up for Down Syndrome website!
🔗https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/8lugv5lt56/pages/captains