Step Up Squad

07/31/2026

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Appointments are better with a buddy. 🧸💙

Lorelai visits our clinic for her annual check-up, accompanied by Fezzy Bear and a whole lot of confidence.

Born with fibular hemimelia and four toes on one foot, Lorelai proudly reminds us, “Being different is fun!”

Go, Lorelai! Go!

07/26/2026

Way to go everyone! Thank you Warriors Martial Arts and Fitness (and their coaches) for hosting us in their gym today! And thank you to Whitney Lavender for helping connect us with them so we could all learn some Jiu-Jitsu. The kids were impressive on the mats today 🥋

07/24/2026

We hope everyone is excited for jiu-jitsu tomorrow!! We are pumped to learn new things together with this fun group meet-up! 🥋🦿🦾

07/01/2026

Every child deserves to know they are loved, valued, and capable of amazing things. 💙

At Step Up Squad, our mission has never been about "fixing" our kids. It's about helping them build confidence and find friends who understand. We want our kids to discover that their differences are something to celebrate, not hide.

Thank you to every parent, volunteer, donor, and supporter who helps make that possible. Together, we're showing these kids that they belong in our community!

06/30/2026

Gotta love our squad! 😎

06/28/2026

Psssst! Hey you, over there. Yeah, YOU! What are you waiting for?! Get registered for our next Adaptive Event on July 25th! 🥋🥋

Your child can learn some Jiu-Jitsu in a pressure-free space with us! Let's celebrate their differences and empower each kid to be the best they can be!! 🦾🦿

Send an email confirming that you plan to join us to either [email protected] or [email protected] ASAP to save your spot in the gym on July 25th 🥋🥋

06/26/2026

We love seeing kids from our group out there making the most of their summer! Dallas was living it up at the zoo, a group of the girls took on the Botanic Garden, and Ethan has been taking his cup stacking skills to the next level! Better watch out, Ethan is already practicing for the cup stacking contest at camp next year!

Share a photo of your child doing a fun activity too. Get out and make some memories together!

06/26/2026

🥋 Let's hit the mats together! 🥋

After the incredible friendships made at our Confidence Camp, we couldn't wait to plan our next adventure, and this one is going to be AWESOME!

Join Step Up Squad for a FREE Adaptive Jiu Jitsu Fun Day at Warriors Martial Arts & Fitness!

This isn't about winning or competing. It's about discovering what our bodies *can* do, building confidence, trying something new, and having a blast alongside other kids who understand what it's like to have a limb difference or rare orthopedic condition.

✨ Open to children with limb differences and dwarfism of all ages and abilities
✨ Siblings are welcome
✨ No experience needed
✨ Led by an incredible pediatric physical therapist and jiu jitsu coach
✨ Special guests, encouragement, laughter, and judgment-free environment

Whether your child has been part of Step Up Squad since day one or you're just finding us, we'd LOVE for your family to join us. This is the perfect opportunity to meet other local families, make new friends, and experience the supportive community we're building together in Memphis.

Every child deserves to feel strong, capable, and celebrated! We can't wait to cheer them on as they learn, laugh, and roll together!

💙 **This event is completely FREE, but we'd appreciate an RSVP so we can plan for everyone** 💙

Tag a family who should join us, and help us spread the word! We can't wait to see everyone on July 25! 🥋🎉

06/22/2026

Lorelai got her winning check in the mail from Mott Million Dollar Challenge today!

Several months ago, when Lorelai entered a little video about her big idea of starting a group for local kids with limb-differences and other physical conditions, the group was still that; just an idea! Fast forward to now, she has helped get our group to the next level.

Lorelai helped gather donations and plan our very first Confidence Camp. Over the months, she never lost that initial dedication that she started with. As soon as she found out she was selected as a first round winner, she was excited to use the money for our camp! Although the check just arrived in the mail today, the money was actually already put towards our venue that we used during camp. Lorelai was really proud to be able to put her very own prize money towards our camp costs. 🦾👩‍🦽🦿

Lorelai's favorite memory from our camp was the Glow Party we had right before dinner. Dancing, singing, and glowing together was the perfect end to an amazing day!