Online Registration Closes on Friday, October 2nd at 5:00pm

Hannah’s Herd Team Page

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Team Incentive Level

Incentive level: Team Tent Set Up at the Step Up Walk

Welcome to the Hannah’s Herd Page!

Hannah is now 18 months old!  As we look to our 2nd Step Up Walk and honoring Down Syndrome, I am sometimes speechless when I look back at what has transpired in such a short amount of time.

From the initial NIPT results (and subsequently uber-stressful pregnancy) to 2 weeks in the NICU, and to now a cruising toddler–our family is so grateful for the support and the community that is fostered for families like ours through Down Syndrome Innovations.

Hannah has been the greatest blessing to us and we are so thankful for the opportunity to participate in an event to support DSI, which has been such a resource for so many families just like ours!

Whitney Sparks
whitneysparks20@gmail.com
We've raised $2,187.70!
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Goal: $3,000.00
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Current Tier: Team Tent Set Up at the Step Up Walk with $2,187.70
Next Tier: Fast Pass for Two at $3,000.00
  • 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

  • Cindy Sparks
  • Ted Sparks
  • Sarah Sparks
  • Anna Zirkle
  • Gail Crooks
  • Regan Badders
  • Dylan Nickelson
  • Gia Nickelson
  • Zach Nickelson
  • Christy Nickelson
  • Chris Nickelson
  • Debbie Nickelson
  • David Nickelson
  • Linda Wood
  • Chris Nickelson
  • Debbie Nickelson
  • David Nickelson
  • Linda Wood
  • Zach Nickelson
  • Christy Nickelson
  • Jennifer Bush
  • Richard Bush
  • Jenny Herrmann
  • Brandon Herrmann
  • Knox Arnold
  • Allyson Loden
  • Whitney Sparks (Captain)
  • Sam Sparks
  • Owen Sparks
  • Hannah Sparks
  • Summer Rhodes
  • Cindy Sparks
  • Britney Biggerstaff
  • Anna Zirkle
  • Gail Crooks
  • Gail Crooks
  • Donna Long
  • Christy Nickelson
  • Christy Nickelson
  • Jennifer Bush
  • Jenny Herrmann
  • Christy Nickelson
  • Jack Baines
  • Whitney Sparks
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