Register Today! The team t-shirt deadline is Wednesday, September 16th at 12:00pm

Azlynn’s Avalanche Team Page

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Team Incentive Level

Incentive level: Pick Your Tent Location at the Step Up Walk

Welcome to the Azlynn’s Avalanche Page!

Join Azlynn’s Avalanche for the Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk, presented by Down Syndrome Innovations, on Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The ceremonial walk starts at 11 a.m. at Truman Sports Complex, Kauffman Stadium, Lot A, Kansas City, MO.
Azlynn is cruising toward teenager status, and the soundtrack at home is pure Wicked. When she is not singing with Alexa, you can find her deep into busy books, playing with Snake, swimming, or plotting our next trip to Silver Dollar City. She still loves hotel nights so she can cuddle Mom until checkout.
School is a bright spot. She loves middle school, her support team is fantastic, and she is even rocking shoes all day long. In our house, that is headline news and a huge win.
This year’s adventure reel: fearless swims in Gulf Shores, Alabama even with jellyfish, a sky-high stop at the Memphis Pyramid, and many hours of road-trip karaoke that would make Elphaba proud.
We are walking to fund the free services and support that make a real difference for families like ours. Come walk, cheer, or donate. Bring comfy shoes, a good voice, and your best “Defying Gravity.”

Thanks for your continued support!

Love the Bankson Family

Gerica Bankson
gerica.bankson@gmail.com
We've raised $627.15!
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Goal: $1,500.00
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Current Tier: Pick Your Tent Location at the Step Up Walk with $627.15
Next Tier: Preferred Parking at the Step Up Walk at $750.00
  • Date:  Saturday, October 3, 2026
  • Start Time: 10:00 AM CST
  • Ceremonial one mile walk begins:
    11:00 AM CST
  • Event Conclusion:
    2:00 PM CST
  • Event Location:
    Truman Sports Complex | Kauffman Stadium
    1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129
  • Event will be held in Lot A (parking in Lots B, C & D)

Check back here regularly, where we will provide you with important updates about the event. If your Team Captain has any special instructions, you’ll find those below.

Special Updates

Registration deadline for the walk team name to be printed on the back of walk t-shirt is:

Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 at 12:00 Noon

Don’t delay, register today to receive your 30th anniversary commemorative Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk t-shirt!

Donations for this team will be accepted through the end of the year.

Event Map & Planner

  • Roger Harris
  • Ciara Nichols
  • Elizabeth Beshears
  • Connor Beshears
  • Nyyear Nichols
  • Dave Bankson
  • Megan Reed
  • Erin Mann
  • Kai Mann
  • Ashlynn Mann
  • Tate Mann
  • Brett Bankson
  • Asa Bankson
  • Azlynn Bankson
  • Gerica Bankson (Captain)
  • Elizabeth Beshears
  • Diane Jaklevich
  • Dave Bankson
  • Megan Reed
  • Erin Mann
  • Gerica Bankson
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