Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Kalamazoo Family Night Out🌟

Let's celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month together at Ripple Effects Inclusion Center! Ripple Effects is an inclusive facility that has space for families of all ages and stages. We hope this space helps entire families to get to know and support each other no matter what stage of life they are in. Ripple Effects offers spaces for infants and kids to play safely, a video game room, a pool table, and a foosball table for older kids and adults to enjoy. We will have a craft and will cater food! You may also bring your own food if you have unique needs or preferences.

Please register using the link below!
🔗https://dsawm.app.neoncrm.com/forms/kalamazoo-down-syndrome-awareness-month-celebration-registration

10/13/2026

Some of the amazing folks who attended Step Up for Down Syndrome!⭐

10/13/2026

DSAWM x Railtown Brewing Fundraiser🍻

We are once again partnering with Railtown Brewing Company and Good Mooed Cafe for a Down Syndrome Awareness Month Fundraiser!🎉

DSAWM will receive a percentage of all food sales made on October 21st. Grab a coffee at Good Mooed Cafe or grab some grub at Railtown Brewing!☕🍴

We will be at Railtown Brewing from 4 pm to 8 pm, so come say hi!
The restaurant is welcoming our members to volunteer as Guest Hosts and Bartenders during the dinner shift! This is a cool opportunity for members to work alongside Railtown employees and celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month. If you are interested in volunteering on Wednesday evening, please fill out the Google Form!
⭐https://forms.gle/LkmWV19xjiCqoHs29

Show this flyer to an employee, and DSAWM will receive an additional 10% from your purchase!
🔗https://canva.link/railtown-brewing-dining-flyer
Railtown Brewing Company

10/12/2026

A huge thank you to all of our incredible community partners who joined us at Step Up for Down Syndrome on Saturday!

Your time, energy, and enthusiasm helped make the day such a success. We are grateful to have so many wonderful organizations, and local businesses who show up for our families and help us build a more inclusive community.

We couldn't do what we do without partnerships like these.

Be sure to check out and support these amazing community partners below and in the comments! 👇

Arts in Motion Studio Thrive Pediatric Therapy Beyond26 Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan Family Futures Maggie’s Place Mi ABLE MSU Federal Credit Union Global Down Syndrome Foundation

10/08/2026

Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration at Fellinlove Farm🍂

Come see us at Fellinlove Farm in Holland this Saturday, October 10th! We would love to celebrate October and have a lovely autumnal afternoon with you. You can still register by using the link below.

🔗https://dsawm.app.neoncrm.com/forms/lakeshore-down-syndrome-awareness-month-celebration-registration

10/08/2026

We are so excited!❄ If you are a DSAWM Member looking to sign up for The Whoville 5K, let us know. Thank you again for the opportunity, Gazelle Sports!✨

Registration for the Whoville 5k presented by Brooks is now open! Join us for the most magical 5k in Grand Rapids. With a costume contest, Whoville characters galore, hot cocoa and cookies and more, this is a tradition that’s fun for the whole family.

All proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan. Don’t miss out!

Register now: https://runsignup.com/whoville5k

10/08/2026

💙 Thank you! 💛

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for Step Up for Down Syndrome this past Saturday at the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center. From our families and participants to our volunteers, sponsors, donors, and community partners, YOU made this event so special.

As we celebrate another amazing Step Up, we'd love your feedback. If you attended, please take less than one minute to complete our survey and help us make next year's event even better.
📝 Take the survey: Step Up 2026 Event Survey
🔗https://forms.gle/kFaLqbaB3WDy3szj8

Thank you for supporting the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan and helping create a more inclusive community for all.⭐

10/03/2026

Today is the day!!✨ It is officially Step Up for Down Syndrome Day, and we cannot wait to see you today at the Special Olympics Unified Sports & Inclusion Center!🎪

Here's a quick reminder of what to expect today. The Step Up website's "Event Day" page has even more information!⭐

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