Rio Grande Valley Down Syndrome Association

09/04/2026

🎉🎂 Happy 21st Birthday, Erika! 🎂🎉

We couldn’t let the day go by without wishing our friend Erika a very happy 21st birthday! 🥳💙💛

We hope you’ve been having a wonderful day celebrating this special milestone and enjoying all the birthday love!

Help us send Erika a few more birthday wishes before the day is over! 🎈✨

Happy 21st Birthday, Erika! 🎉

09/03/2026

🎉 There are still a few spots available for this weekend’s Wiggles & Giggles Playdate! 💙💛

Join us Saturday, September 5th from 9:00–10:30 AM at PlayStreet Museum Town Square in Edinburg for a fun morning of playing, exploring, and making new friends! 🧸✨

💙 Wiggles & Giggles is for individuals with Down syndrome ages 0–8 and their similar-age siblings.

📍 1816 South McColl Rd., Edinburg, TX

⚠️ Space is limited and registration is required, so grab one of the remaining spots while you can!

✨ Register here:
https://forms.gle/V9SfUhKFCCyZAEd78

We can’t wait to wiggle, giggle, and play with our little friends this weekend! 💛

09/03/2026

🎉🎂💙💛 HAPPY 27TH BIRTHDAY, JAILEN! 💛💙🎂🎉

Today we are celebrating a very special young lady and wishing our sweet friend Jailen the happiest 27th birthday! 🥳✨

Jailen, we hope your day is filled with so much love, laughter, happiness, and all of your favorite things! 💕 You deserve to be celebrated BIG today, and we hope this new year of life brings you beautiful memories, fun adventures, and countless reasons to smile.

Help us make Jailen’s day extra special by showing her some birthday love in the comments! 🎈🎁🎊

Happy 27th Birthday, Jailen! We hope you have the most amazing day! 🥳💙💛

09/02/2026

🚨 T-SHIRT DEADLINE ALERT! 👕💙💛

Want to make sure you get your official 14th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk T-shirt? September 18 is the FINAL DAY to register and guarantee your shirt!

👟 Registration is only $17 and includes your official event T-shirt!
💙 Individuals with Down syndrome register FREE!

Don’t wait until the last minute! Register today and get ready to STEP UP with us for a day filled with inclusion, community, and fun! 🎉

👉 Register today: https://charity.pledgeit.org/StepUpRGVDSA

Every Step Creates New Possibilities! 💙💛👟

09/01/2026

📣 VENDOR CALL — WE WANT YOU! 💙💛

The RGV Down Syndrome Association is looking for information vendors, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses to join us at our 14th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk! 👟✨

This is a great opportunity to connect with families from across the Rio Grande Valley while sharing your resources, services, products, and community information with our attendees.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Edinburg Municipal Park

Whether you provide community resources, family services, educational information, or products our families may enjoy, we’d love to have you be part of this special day celebrating inclusion, advocacy, and community!

⭐ Interested in reserving a vendor spot?
📧 Email [email protected]
📞 Call 956-314-0821
🌐 https://charity.pledgeit.org/StepUpRGVDSA

Tag a business or organization you think should join us! 👇💙💛

09/01/2026

We’re excited to continue our RGVDSA Fall Theater Group in collaboration with The Player's Studio🎭✨

Classes and rehearsals are well underway, and our talented performers will be working hard to bring A Night Under the Stars to the stage on October 8th! 🌟

We’re so grateful for this partnership and the opportunity it gives our performers to learn, grow, build confidence, and shine on stage.

📅 Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to showtime! 💙💛

08/31/2026

🎉 Wiggles & Giggles Playdates are BACK! 🎉

After taking a little break in August, we’re so excited to have our Wiggles & Giggles Playdates back in session! 💙💛

Join us this Saturday, September 5th from 9:00 AM–10:30 AM for a morning filled with play, laughter, and fun at PlayStreet Museum Town Square! 🧸✨

📍 PlayStreet Museum Town Square
1816 South McColl Rd.
Edinburg, TX

💙 Wiggles & Giggles is designed for individuals with Down syndrome ages 0–8 years old and their similar-age siblings. It’s a fun opportunity for our little ones to play, explore, and make friends while families spend time together!

⚠️ Space is limited for this playdate, so registration is required.

We can’t wait to see our little friends and families again! Get ready to wiggle, giggle, play, and make some sweet memories together! 💛

✨ Be sure to register and reserve your spot!
Register here: https://forms.gle/V9SfUhKFCCyZAEd78

08/31/2026

💙💛 Our final birthday shout-out of the month is a very special one.

We want to send a sweet Happy Heavenly Birthday to our dear friend, Moriah, who celebrated her birthday just a few days ago. 🕊️🎂

Moriah may no longer be with us here, but she continues to hold a very special place in our hearts. We remember her beautiful spirit, we cherish the memories she left behind, and we miss her dearly.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, sweet Moriah. 💙✨ You are remembered, loved, and missed more than words can say.

Forever a part of our RGVDSA family. 💛🕊️

08/28/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION! 🚨

TODAY is the FINAL DAY to register for only $12! 💙💛

Starting tomorrow, registration goes up to $17 — and yes, registration will still include your official Step Up Walk T-shirt! 👕👟

Don’t miss your chance to save and be part of our Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk!

💙 Register TODAY
💛 Invite your family & friends
👟 Let’s STEP UP together!

$12 TODAY ➡️ $17 TOMORROW

🚨 GOOD NEWS — EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED! 🎉💙💛

Missed yesterday’s deadline? No worries, you still have time!

We’re extending Early Bird Registration through Friday, August 28th! 🙌

Take advantage of the $12 Early Bird price and get registered for our 14th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk! 👟💙

✨ Registration includes an event T-shirt
✨ Individuals with Down syndrome are always FREE!
✨ Register, create a team, join a team, or support your favorite team!

👉 Register: https://charity.pledgeit.org/StepUpRGVDSA

Every Step Creates New Possibilities!