Down Set Dash for Down syndrome 5k Run & Walk

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Down Set Dash for Down syndrome 5k Run & Walk We are so EXCITED to host our 4th annual run/walk/ 5k for Down syndrome awareness!

10/03/2026

🏃‍♂️💙💛 It’s almost time for the Down Set Dash!

The countdown is ON! ⏰ Don’t forget to register and join us for a day of awareness, inclusion, and fun!

👉 Register today!

October is Down Syndrome Awareness MonthSo, what does that really mean?For our family, it means so much more than simply...
10/01/2026

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

So, what does that really mean?

For our family, it means so much more than simply bringing awareness to a diagnosis. It means bringing awareness to a person.

A person who has dreams, emotions, talents, a personality, a sense of humor, and so much to offer the world. A person whose life is not defined by a label or a diagnosis.

For us, that person is Neyland.

When Neyland was born, we were introduced to a world we knew very little about. We heard the words Down syndrome and, like many parents, we had questions, fears, and a lot we didn’t understand, but little by little, Neyland changed our perspective.

He has taught us that a diagnosis doesn’t tell you who someone is. It doesn’t tell you what they can accomplish. It doesn’t tell you how much joy they can bring to a family, a classroom, a church, a team, or a community. It certainly doesn’t tell you how much they have to give.

Yes, October is about awareness, but I believe awareness should lead to something more.

Love, Support, Advocate!!

It’s about looking beyond the label.

It’s about making room at the table.

It’s about including people instead of simply talking about inclusion.

We often use the phrase “special needs.” But one thing Neyland has taught us is that, at the heart of it, his needs aren’t all that different from yours or mine.

He needs to be loved.
He needs to be accepted.
He needs to be encouraged.
He needs to be supported.
He needs friends.
He needs opportunities.
He needs people who believe in him.
And, just like all of us, he needs to know that he matters!

Because Neyland is not defined by Down syndrome.

Neyland is Neyland

This month, let’s move beyond awareness. Let’s choose to LOVE, SUPPORT & ADVOCATE.

Because when we change the way we see people, we can change the way the world sees them too.

Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month!

💙💛 A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE CHAPMAN FAMILY! 💛💙We want to take a moment to give a very special THANK YOU to Cody, Megan, P...
09/30/2026

💙💛 A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE CHAPMAN FAMILY! 💛💙

We want to take a moment to give a very special THANK YOU to Cody, Megan, Preslee, & Piper Chapman for supporting the Down Set Dash 5K Run & Walk as a Blue Level Sponsor!

Your support means so much to us, not only because you are helping make this event possible, but because your family holds a very special place in our hearts. Your willingness to Love, Support, and Advocate alongside us is something we truly appreciate.

This event is about more than a 5K. It’s about bringing our community together, spreading awareness, celebrating differences, and showing that every person has value and a place to belong. 💙💛

Thank you for believing in the mission and supporting something so dear to our hearts! 🥹💙💛

THE 2026 DOWN SET DASH 5K TEE IS HERE! We are SO excited to show off this year’s Down Set Dash 5K Run & Walk race shirt!...
09/29/2026

THE 2026 DOWN SET DASH 5K TEE IS HERE!

We are SO excited to show off this year’s Down Set Dash 5K Run & Walk race shirt! 🙌

Bold! Fun! Full of energy! And designed to represent what this event is all about:

💙 LOVE
💛 SUPPORT
💙 ADVOCATE

And here’s the important part… 👀

📅 REGISTER BY OCTOBER 10TH TO GUARANTEE YOU RECEIVE THIS YEAR’S TEE!

Don’t wait! Get registered, grab your friends and family, and get ready to DOWN SET DASH!

📍 Jacksboro Middle School
📅 October 24, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM

Let’s make this year’s racebigger, louder, and more inclusive than ever! 💙💛

We are incredibly grateful to Interstate Mechanical Contractors for joining us this year as a Gold Level Sponsor of the ...
09/26/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Interstate Mechanical Contractors for joining us this year as a Gold Level Sponsor of the Down Set Dash 5K Run & Walk! 💙💛

Your support helps us continue to Love, Support, and Advocate for special-needs families throughout our community.

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make a difference! 🧦💙💛

💛💙 GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! 💙💛A huge THANK YOU to BE.YOU.TIFUL Medspa for supporting the Down Set Dash 5K as a Gold...
09/23/2026

💛💙 GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! 💙💛

A huge THANK YOU to BE.YOU.TIFUL Medspa for supporting the Down Set Dash 5K as a Gold Level Sponsor!

Your generosity helps us continue to spread awareness and promote our mission to Love, Support, and Advocate!

We are incredibly grateful for businesses like BE.YOU.TIFUL Medspa that choose to stand with us and make a difference in our community!

Thank you for helping us make the Down Set Dash possible! 💙💛

💙💛 A HUGE THANK YOU TO NEW LIFE MINISTRIES! 💛💙We are incredibly grateful to New Life Ministries for supporting the Down ...
09/22/2026

💙💛 A HUGE THANK YOU TO NEW LIFE MINISTRIES! 💛💙

We are incredibly grateful to New Life Ministries for supporting the Down Set Dash 5K Run & Walk as an Extra Level Sponsor!

Your support helps us continue to spread awareness, show love, and advocate for individuals with Down syndrome. We are thankful for organizations like New Life Ministries that choose to stand alongside us and make a difference in our community!

Thank you for being part of the Down Set Dash family! 💙💛

🏃‍♀️💙💛 READY, SET, SIGN UP! 💛💙🏃‍♂️The 5th Annual Down Set Dash 5K Run & Walk is coming up on October 24th! 📲 Scan the QR...
09/19/2026

🏃‍♀️💙💛 READY, SET, SIGN UP! 💛💙🏃‍♂️

The 5th Annual Down Set Dash 5K Run & Walk is coming up on October 24th!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer and get signed up today!

Come be part of a day centered around Love, Support & Advocacy for Down syndrome. 💙💛

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come Down Set Dash with us! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

📍 Jacksboro Middle School
⏰ 10:30 AM
💲 Registration: $35

We’ll see you at the starting line! 💙💛

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Jacksboro, TN
37757

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+14238716932

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