Walk for Down Syndrome
Save the Date for the 24th Annual Designer Genes
Walk for Down Syndrome
You guys showed up and showed out for our 23rd Annual Walk for Down Syndrome! We are so grateful for this community and its commitment to creating a place for inclusion and belonging. THANK YOU to our families, friends, sponsors, volunteers, and every person who helped make it happen!
Mark your calendars for the 24th Annual Walk for Down Syndrome
September 25th, 2027
North Dakota State Capitol Grounds
Bismarck, ND 58501
The Designer Genes Walk for Down Syndrome is one of the largest disability walks in the state of North Dakota. With more than 2,000 attendees, this event spreads awareness about Down syndrome and inclusion and celebrates individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
We can't wait to celebrate with you in 2027!
How to Register Video
Walk Information
Who Should Participate
Everyone in the community can attend. Participants include people with Down syndrome from around the state, their families, friends, teachers, coworkers and other community supporters. The general public is encouraged to attend and show their support for people of all abilities.
In conjunction with the Designer Genes walk, in 2024 national Down syndrome awareness walks across the country raised more than $10 million to benefit national education, research and advocacy initiatives, as well as local programs and services.
Why Your Support Matters!
By supporting Designer Genes and the Walk for Down syndrome, you're making a difference in the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and those who support them across the state.
With the funds raised from our walks, we have been able to:
Reach an estimated 600 families that have an individual family member living with Down syndrome in North Dakota.
Hire an executive director which means that families have direct access to information and emotional support who can support any challenges they may be facing.
Supply 10 North Dakota birthing hospitals with information for families with new babies with Down syndrome.
Hold ongoing family and membership events for our community to join from across the state.
Advocate at the local, state, and federal level alongside our National Down syndrome partners on important disability related topics.
Huge shout out to Jacy Jo Photography for capturing some sweet moments from the 2025 Walk for Down Syndrome.
To access the Walk Gallery, please click the link:
https://jacyjo.pic-time.com/client/designer-genes-walk-for-down-syndrome-2026/gallery
