Interested in Getting Involved?Are you looking to make an impact in our state?
Consider joining our Walk for Down Syndrome Committee! Please reach out to Kendra at [email protected] or 701-751-2071. 
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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/-walkfordownsyndrome2025/gallery |
Join us for the 23rd Annual Walk for Down Syndrome
September 26, 2026
North Dakota State Capitol Grounds
Bismarck, ND 58501
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 2026.
Thank You 2025 Sponsors
Foundation Builder and Support Beam Sponsors
Walk Information
Who Should Participate
Everyone can attend. Participants include people with Down syndrome from around the state, their families, friends, teachers, coworkers and other supporters. The general public is encouraged to attend and show their support for people of all abilities.
We are coming together to build belonging as we celebrate the 23rd annual Walk for Down syndrome. 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.
Everyone can attend. Participants include people with Down syndrome from around the state, their families, friends, teachers, coworkers and other supporters. The general public is encouraged to attend and show their support for people of all abilities.
We are coming together to build belonging as we celebrate the 23rd annual Walk for Down syndrome. 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:
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.