Reminder: We hope you enjoyed the 5th Annual Step Up Walk. Donations are being accepted online through December 31, 2022. Thank you! We are looking forward to the 6th Annual Walk in 2023.

Team Incentives

Central Missouri Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk

Team Incentives

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Pick Your Tent Location at the Step Up Walk

$500

All Step Up Walk teams that raise $500 will have the opportunity to reserve the location (within the designated team tent area) where their personal pop up tent will be placed. The team captain or a designated member of your team will be responsible for setting up the team tent, the morning of the event. Down Syndrome Innovations will place your tent in the selected location (parking lot row and parking stall). Tents will need to labeled and dropped off at Down Syndrome Innovations during team t-shirt pick up days/times.

Preferred Parking at the Step Up Walk

$750

All Step Up Walk teams that raise $750 will be awarded three (3) preferred parking passes for closer access to the event. Preferred parking will be clearly marked in Lots B & D. This level includes everything listed above.

Tent Set Up at the Step Up Walk

$1500

All Step Up Walk teams that raise $1,500 will have their personal pop up team tent set up and ready when your team to arrives. Tents will need to be labeled and dropped off at Down Syndrome Innovations during team t-shirt pick up days/times. This level includes everything listed above.

Fast Pass for Two

$3000

All Step Up Walk teams that raise $3,000 will receive a Fast Pass wristband for the individual with Down syndrome and a buddy to have fast access to all of the inflatables and mechanical rides offered. This level includes everything listed above.

Concierge Service at the Step Up Walk

$5000

All Step Up Walk teams that raise $5,000 will receive special concierge service. Your Step Up Walk concierge will bring lunch to your team tent. Make a positive and stress free impact on your (and your guests) Step Up Walk day experience with your private concierge. No more waiting in food lines! Beverages (water), plates, napkins & utensils will also be delivered by the concierge. Lunch will be served to your tent between 11:30am-12:30pm. Your concierge will dispose of all trash for your team. This level includes everything listed above.

Professional Tent Set Up at the Step Up Walk

$7500

All Step Up Walk teams that raise $7,500 will receive one 20×20 tent for the duration of the event. This level includes everything listed above.

Tables & Chairs Ready for You

$10,000

All Step Up Walk teams that raise $10,000 will receive (6) six foot tables (table-clothed) and 36 chairs. Tables and chairs will be set up under your professional tent and ready for you the morning of the walk. This level includes everything listed above.

Down Syndrome Innovations City Wide Exposure!

$15,000+

All Step Up Walk teams that raise $15,000 + will receive city wide exposure alongside the Down Syndrome Innovations brand! Down Syndrome Innovations will also host a professional photo shoot for your family & individual with Down syndrome. Photos will be featured within Down Syndrome Innovation’s printed and online marketing materials for 2023. This may include but is not limited to the following:

  • Down Syndrome Innovations website, social media, and various online & print publications.
  • Top fundraising team(s) will also be featured on our electronic donor recognition wall, located in the lifelong learning building.
  • The overall top fundraising team will start/lead the 2022 Step Up Walk.
  • The overall top fundraising team will have their walk team name included on the coveted Step Up Walk Top Fundraising Team Trophy.
  • Team Trophy. Family will enjoy trophy for one year.

Top Team Awards

The top fundraising teams and the teams with the most registered walkers will receive a vinyl banner, custom printed with your team name to display proudly during the event.

The banner is yours to keep.

Top team categories include the following:

  • Top new walk team (new team in 2022) that raises the most money
  • Top pre-existing walk team that raises the most money
  • Top new walk team (new team in 2022) with the most registered walkers
  • Top pre-existing walk team with the most registered walkers

How to Build a Better Experience

Corporate Matching Gift Directory

Download this directory to find corporations that will match your gift.

Team Member Sign-up Sheet

Print out this sheet to help you get team members signed up.

Donation Collection Form

Print out this sheet to help you collect donations.

Or, simply refer people to your team page to have them donate securely online.

Kansas City Step Up Walk Brochure

Print out this brochure to help you get your team started.

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