2026 Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk

2026 Step UP for Down syndrome Walk


We are happy to announce that the 18th Annual Inland NW Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk was a great success! More than 500 friends, family, and kids gathered for a joyful day of celebration and empowerment at the Discovery Place Playground in Spokane Valley.

We came together to walk, enjoy the entertainment and activities, share our experiences, and make new friends — all in support of our amazing Down syndrome community. Photos from the Walk are below. 

A huge thank you goes to all our participants, sponsors, organizers and volunteers who made the annual Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk an event to remember.

It is because of you that DS Connections NW can continue to support, educate, and connect with those in our community who have been touched by Down syndrome. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again in 2027!

DONATE TODAY!

Please join us in our mission to be a network of support, information, and resources focused on improving the quality of life of persons with Down syndrome. All donations are tax deductible.

OUR SPONSORS

Thank you to the following sponsors and donors for supporting the 2026 Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk!

Grand Sponsors

Title Sponsors

Major Sponsors

ACI Northwest logo
C1 Wealth Management
CDA Transformations
Curtis Orthodontics
DJ Groove Entertainment
Express Storage
Garco Construction
Home Depot logo
Kootenai Health
Lakeside Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
Valleyfest

Supporting Sponsors

54 Foundation logo
Barrett Family Chiropractic & Massage
Hands to Art
Kazda Family
Kiemle Hagood
Lake City Rental
Mountain Power Construction logo
Mountain West Bank
North Idaho Title/Washington Title
Post Falls ER & Hospital
Red Root Remedies
Riverstone Orthodontics
SportClips Haircuts Logo
Syringa Family Partnership LLC
Unbefuddled
Van Houten Consulting & Design LLC Civil Engineers

Associate Sponsors

Raffle Donors

Bloom Dentistry
Health Health

A LOOK BACK AT THE 2026 WALK

Thank you very much to all our participants, sponsors, organizers and volunteers that make the annual Step UP for Down Syndrome Walk possible. From  Stormtroopers and R2D2 to Princesses, Cheerleaders, and a baby camel, we came together to connect and celebrate. It is because of you that DS Connections NW can continue to support, educate, and connect with those in our community who have been touched by Down syndrome. Thank you!