Looking forward to celebrating with you and your family at the 30th Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk!

Violet’s Co-Pilots Team Page

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Team Incentive Level

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

Welcome to the Violet’s Co-Pilots Page!

HELLO!   Walk is Oct 4, at Arrowhead

This organization has helped us TREMENDUSLY throughout Vi’s life and they will continue to do so into adulthood.

As of now Violet is enjoying Special Olympics Young Athletes.  We go weekly and learn the skills needed to play sports: kicking, throwing, catching, running, turn taking, etc. AND she loves it! This is a year round program hosted by the DSI and Vi will continue to attend until age 7.   This January, Violet will also join a Social group for kids age 6-8.  This group focuses on appropriate social interactions and encourages independence.

DSI also provides many resources for Ryan and I.  From workshops on parenting a child with Down Syndrome to IEP reviews and guidance.

Please consider joining our team to  help with funding for such services.

Your $25 includes:

T-Shirt with team name on back (deadline 9-15)

Meal provided by KFC plus hot dogs, fruit, snacks, etc..

Carnival rides

Rock Wall

Bounce Houses

Many inflatable slides/obstacle courses

Pony Rides

Live music with dance floor

ANNNND  a fun filled morning with us!!

The Ceremonial 1 mile walk has been moved to the beginning of the event at 10:30 and the fun continues til 2:00pm, come anytime. We’ll be there with a tent up ready to celebrate Violet!

Laura Downey
ryanandlauradowney@gmail.com
We've raised $411.50!
27%
Goal: $1,500.00
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Current Tier: None with $411.50
Next Tier: Pick Your Tent Location at the Step Up Walk at $500.00
  • Date:  Saturday, October 4, 2025
  • 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:

Monday, September 15, 2025 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

  • Marilyn Cash
  • Laura Downey (Captain)
  • Ryan Downey
  • Owen Downey
  • Janice Downey
  • Kevin Downey
  • Kim O'Connor
  • Violet Downey
  • Padraig&Lynn Downey
  • Laura Downey
  • Kim O'Connor
  • Maggie Messerschmidt
  • Laura Downey
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