STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME 2021 - TEAM PACKET
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STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME 2021 TEAM PACKET SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2021 Upper Muny Parking Lot, Forest Park 8:00AM | Run for 21 Race begins 8:30AM | Step Up Celebration begins 9:30AM | 1 mile awareness walk 12:30PM | Event wrap-up Contact Director of Special Events, Emily Fisher, with questions: 314.833.7508 or emily@dsagsl.org
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Step Up for Down Syndrome is
DSAGSL’s largest celebration and
fundraising event of the year.
Donations from this event allow us to
provide vital, life-changing programs
and services to 1,900
individuals with Down syndrome and
their families.
Step Up is a time to get creative and
have some fun! Name your team after
your loved one with Down syndrome!
Like “Brandon’s Buddies” or “Drew’s
Crew”.
Teams can invite one walker for every $25 raised. Each walker receives a com-
memorative t-shirt and entrance into the Step Up celebration. Team honorees
walk for free.
DSAGSL.ORG/EVENTS/STEP-UP
Our website is FULL of information
about Step Up for Down Syndrome
including event details, schedule and
activities. There’s a list of fundraising
ideas and information about incentives
like Walk in the Park tickets. It also has a
link over to the Team Captain website.
Bookmark this page! You’ll find yourself
visiting it often as you gear up for the
big day!
TEAM PAGE Once you start your team, you’ll have a UNIQUE LOG IN AND PASSWORD you’ll use to manage your team through the Participant Center. All the tools you’ll need as a Team Captain are there in the PARTICIPANT CENTER. The first think you’ll want to do is PERSONALIZE YOUR TEAM PAGE. Person- alized fundraising pages raise 30% more than pages that aren’t! Add photos, fun stories and let people know why you STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME! The Participant Center is also where you will see who has donated to your team, aka your TEAM ROSTER. This is a great way to keep track of who wants to come to the Step Up event and who you may want to send a thank you note to. You’ll also find EMAIL TEMPLATES in the Participant Center. These tem- plates make it super easy to send emails to friends and family with your team’s unique link included, asking them for their support. QUESTIONS? We’re happy to help! Call our office at 314.833.7508 or email emily@dsagsl.org.
FUNDRAISING IDEAS
SET A GOAL
Aim high! At the same time, be realistic. Every dollar counts and stays local to support your family
members and friends with Down syndrome.
CREATE A FUNDRAISING PLAN
There are so many ways to raise money! Think about all the different ideas and then decide which
direction you want to go. Having a plan will help you stay on track and organized in your efforts.
RAISE MONEY ONLINE WITH SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media is a great way to spread the word about why DSAGSL and Step Up mean so much to
you. Share your story and create a Facebook fundraiser or include your Team Page link in your posts.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS AND MATCHING GIFTS
Teams that arrange corporate sponsorships receive credit for the sponsorship amount! You can also
ask your employer if they have a matching gift program and instantly double your fundraising!
PERSONAL ASKS
Think about the communities you are a part of and all the people who may want to support you in
your fundraising efforts - work, school, church, neighbors, etc. Set up a donation jar, write letters or
send emails. The people in your life want to support you! Don’t be afraid to ask!
FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
There are so many ways to rally everyone together and inspire them to contribute! Many teams host
events to raise funds. Be creative and put some FUN into your fundraising.
SOME IDEAS TO CONSIDER
Bake Sale Trivia Night* Restaurant Profit Share*
Bowling Tournament Car Wash Washers Tournament
Wine/Dinner Party* Craft Night* Generopolis - buy stuff,
Fashion Show* Mouse Race sell stuff, fund your
Golf Tournament Pub Crawl favorite nonprofit*
Pool Party Poker Tournament* Facebook Fundraiser*
5K Run/Walk* Paiting with a Twist Letter Campaign
*Virtual Option
See an idea you like but not sure where to start? Contact Emily and she can
walk you through the steps! 314.833.7508 or emily@dsagsl.org
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AS A TEAM CAPTAIN, HOW DO I MANAGE MY TEAM? Use your Team Page to collect and record donations in support of your team. Teams can receive one t-shirt for every $25 raised. T-shirt order forms are available in this packet and online. Be sure to login to your participant center to personalize your page, send emails and see donations raised! HOW DO PEOPLE SIGN UP TO WALK WITH MY TEAM? Walkers can register by joining your team online. Due to COVID, anyone who wants to attend the walk on the 13th will need to PRE-REGISTER. Each Team Captain is responsible for collecting the t-shirt sizes needed for your team. Team Captains must complete the t-shirt order form by the guaranteed deadline of May 14 to collect the t-shirts for the entire team. DOES THE $25 MINIMUM FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT APPLY TO KIDS? Yes. The fundraising commitment helps us cover the cost of the event expenses. WHEN SHOULD WE ARRIVE ON EVENT DAY? We hope you will spend the entire day with us (pending based on COVID restrictions) and enjoy the entertainment, food, games, crafts and fun! Please join us for any portion that you can! The one-mile awareness walk starts at 9:30am. Please note, if we end up having time slots for individuals to attend, you will need to arrive when your designated time slot starts. WHAT SHOULD WE BRING TO THE WALK? Donations you have yet to run in, as well as lawn chairs, tents, coolers...anything to help your team stay comfortable and have fun! Plus, your walk t-shirts and any other signs or banners to show your team pride! HOW WILL DSAGSL USE THE FUNDS FROM THE WALK? All Step Up proceeds go directly toward funding programs and services in support of individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Find out more about our programs at www.dsagsl.org. IS THIS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT? Yes! Just as we celebrate Down syndrome every day of a person’s life, we’ll celebrate Down syndrome at Step Up regardless of the weather! CAN I BRING MY DOG TO THE WALK? We love pets! However, individuals with Down syndrome can sometimes be frightened by dogs. To ensure everyone feels comfort- able and safe, we request that you leave your dogs at home for this event. WILL DSAGSL HELP PROMOTE OUR TEAM’S FUNDRAISING EVENTS? We will do our best to share Step Up Team Events on our social media and our e-newsletter when possible@ Please send your event information to abigail@dsagsl.org with your team information included. WHAT IF I DON’T FEEL COMFORTABLE ATTENDING DUE TO COVID? We understand there’s a possibility COVID will still be a factor when SUDS 2021 happens. We will offer virtual options to celebrate with us and time slots for families to attend and remain social distanced. Stay tuned on what time slots you can sign up for! HOW WILL DSAGSL BE IN LINE WITH CDC GUIDELINES? We are working closely with the Health Department for our event. Each worker/volunteer will wear a mask and gloves. All attend- ees are required to wear a mask. If you don’t have one or forget yours, we will provide you with one. We will have signs to remind individuals to social distance and stay 6 feet apart. We will have hand washing stations and hand sanitizers throughout the event, as well as floor markings when standing in lines for booths. All items and surfaces will continuously be disinfected throughout the event.
DATES & DEADLINES
MAY 14
T-shirt order form deadline
MAY 21
Deadline to order team support signs & banners
JUNE 11
3-6pm: Donation drop off & t-shirt pick up
JUNE 12
1-5pm: Donation drop off & t-shirt pick up
JUNE 13
7:00am: Run for 21 Registration
8:00am: Run for 21 Starts
8:30am: Step Up for Down Syndrome Starts
(Donation drop off & t-shirt pick up at registration tent)
9:00am: One Mile Awareness Walk
OCTOBER 3
Walk in the Park at Busch Stadium
(teams earn tickets through fundraising - see page 8)TEAM INCENTIVES
RAISE $1,000
You’ll receive a team support sign with your team name on it that will be placed
along the walk route! (one per team*)
RAISE $2,500
You’ll receive an upgrade to a team banner (2’x4’) with your custom text on it! (one
banner per team*)
RAISE $3,000
You’ll receive an upgrade to a deluxe banner that will have your custom text on it as
well as a photo! (one banner per team*)
RAISE $5,000
Your team honoree will be featured in DSAGSL marketing materials and social media
campaigns during Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October!
INCENTIVES & DRAWINGS JANUARY - MAY
Be sure to read your Team Captain emails as we will announce exciting new incen-
tives and opportunities to win fun prizes!
*Teams will either earn a sign, a standard banner or a deluxe banner. Teams cannot earn both a sign and
banner.HOW TO EARN TICKETS TO
WALK IN THE PARK
Walk in the Park is our annual awareness walk held in the fall at Busch Stadium.
THIS YEAR’S GAME WILL BE CARDINALS VS. CUBS ON OCTOBER 3, 2021!
Festivities include a pre-game pep-rally, awareness walk around the field before the
game, and a ticket to the game to watch the Cardinals!
RAISE MONEY - EARN TICKETS
The best way to get tickets to Walk in the Park is to raise money for Step Up for Down
Syndrome. Step Up Teams that raise money will earn ticket packages to the event and
will have the chance to claim them before public sales open up. Ticket packages in-
clude commemorative t-shirt, baseball game ticket, entrance to walk to the warning
track before the game, and access to the pre-game pep-rally.
STEP UP TEAMS WILL EARN TICKET PACKAGES BASED ON THEIR TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDRAISED
For every $150 your team raises, you’ll earn 1 TICKET PACKAGE to Walk in the Park.
If your team raises $10,000 or more, you’ll earn 2 VIP TICKET PACKAGES to Walk in the Park.
If your team raises $15,000 or more, you’ll earn 4 VIP TICKET PACKAGES to Walk in the Park.
VIP TICKET HOLDERS WILL WATCH THE GAME FROM A SUITE WITH ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET AND BAR.TOP FUNDRAISING TEAMS EARN SPOTS ON THE FIELD!
If you’re looking for some motivation when setting your fundraising goals, check out these
exciting incentives! Your team honoree with Down syndrome has the chance to take the field
before the Cardinals game at Busch Stadium.
THE TOP 2 FUNDRAISING TEAMS with a team honoree 7+ years old - will head out to the
pitchers mound and throw out the first pitch!
THE TOP 3-10 FUNDRAISING TEAMS with a team honoree 7+ years old - will earn a field
spot in the starting lineup, will be introduced by the announcer, and will meet a Cardinals
player!
THE TOP 5 FUNDRAISING TEAMS with a team honoree under 7 years old - will stand at
home plate with one parent during the starting lineup ceremony.
WALK OFF WINNERS - Additional field slots are available for Walk in the Park! For every $500
your team raises, you’ll earn an entry into the Walk off Winner Raffle. A total of 5 additional
field spots will be raffled off - 3 spots for team honorees 7+ years old and 2 spots for team
honorees under 7.
TEAMS WITH MORE THAN ONE HONOREE MUST DECIDE HOW THEIR FUNDRAISING TOTAL
WILL BE SPLIT BEFORE THE FIELD SPOTS ARE DETERMINED AND THE WALK OFF WINNERS
ARE DRAWN. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION.STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTING SPONSOR - $10,000 TOP BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Large company logo on performance stage banners • Sponsor recognition on every TV/radio PSA • Sponsorship featured in Spring Newsletter mailed to 2,300+ • Inclusion in ALL Step Up marketing materials • Minimum of eight (8) social media mentions to over 8,000 local followers • Eight (8) VIP Tickets to Walk in the Park 2021 • Company logo on Step Up, Run for 21, and Walk in the Park t-shirts (6,000+ shirts) • Company name on jumbotron before Cardinals game at Walk in the Park • Many more incredible benefits! GOING THE DISTANCE SPONSOR - $8,500 TOP BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Company recognition in every Step Up e-newsletter, sent to 6,000+ • Sponsor banner placed on site at Step Up event (3,000+ attend) • Inclusion on all Step Up marketing materials • Minimum of six (6) social media mentions to over 8,000 local followers • Six (6) VIP suite tickets to Walk in the Park 2021 • Company logo on Step Up, Run for 21 and Walk in the Park t-shirts (6,000+ shirts) • Many more incredible benefits! EXTRA MILE SPONSOR - $7,000 TOP BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Sponsor banner on site at Step Up • Inclusion in all Step Up marketing materials • Four (4) social media mentions to over 8,000 followers • Four (4) VIP suite tickets to 2021 Walk in the Park • Company logo on Step Up, Run for 21, and Walk in the Park t-shirts (6,000+ shirts) • Many more incredible benefits! PACE SETTER SPONSOR - $5,000 TOP BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Two (2) company signs along walk route • Two (2) social media mentions to over 8,000 local followers • Six (6) general admission tickets to 2021 Walk in the Park • Company logo on Step Up and Walk in the Park t-shirts (5,000+ shirts) • Company logo on signs at Step Up • Many more incredible benefits!
MAKING STRIDES SPONSOR - $2,500
TOP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• One (1) company sign along the walk route
• Small company logo on SUDS t-shirt (3,000+ shirts)
• Company logo on Step Up webpage
• Four (4) general admission tickets to 2021 Walk in the Park
• Company recognition during SUDS and Walk in the Park
• Opportunity to put promotional materials in Step Up swag bags
• Many more exciting benefits!
for more information | emily@dsagsl.org or 314.833.7508
BIG STEPS SPONSOR - $1,000
Please contact Director of Special Events, Emily Fisher,
TOP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Small company logo on SUDS t-shirt (3,000+ shirts)
• Company name on Step Up webpage
• Company recognition during SUDS and Walk in the Park
• Opportunity to put promotional materials in Step Up swag bags
• Company logo on Step Up event signage
FIRST STEPS SPONSOR - $500
TOP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Company logo on Step Up webpage
• Company recognition during SUDS and Walk in the Park
• Opportunity to put promotional materials in Step Up swag bags
GAME SPONSOR - $500
TOP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Company logo on Step Up webpage
• Company recognition during SUDS and Walk in the Park
• Company logo displayed at the Carnival Game Booths
BOUNCE VILLAGE SPONSOR - $500
TOP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Company logo on Step Up webpage
• Company recognition during SUDS and Walk in the Park
• Company logo displayed at Bounce House Village
RUN FOR 21 SPONSOR - $500
TOP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Company logo on race t-shirt (300+ shirts)
• Company logo on Run for 21 website
• Company recognition at Run for 21 race (takes place right before Step Up celebration)
• Opportunity to put promotional materials in Step Up swag bags
VENDOR VILLAGE SPONSOR - $250
TOP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Vendor booth in the Vendor Village at Step Up - includes one table and two chairs
• Opportunity to put promotional materials in Step Up swag bagsSTEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME
SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT
DATE: ________________________________
COMPANY NAME: __________________________________________________________________
CONTACT PERSON & TITLE: __________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________
CITY: __________________________________ STATE: __________ ZIP: ______________________
PHONE: _________________________ EMAIL: ___________________________________________
Our company would like to make the following commitment:
Sustaining gifts and donation payment options are available - please call to learn more.
◊ Presenting Sponsor - $10,000 ◊ Big Step Sponsor - $1,000
◊ Going the Distance Sponsor - $8,500 ◊ First Step Sponsor - $500
◊ Extra Mile Sponsor - $7,000 ◊ Game Sponsor - $500
◊ Pace Setter Sponsor - $5,000 ◊ Bounce Village Sponsor - $500
◊ Making Strides Sponsor - $2,500 ◊ Run for 21 Sponsor - $250
◊ Our company is interested in being a Vendor Village Sponsor - $250
◊ Our company is interested in a sponsorship for in-kind donations
◊ Our company is interested in having a SUDS team(s)
◊ Our company is interested in having a volunteer serve on the Step Up for Down
Syndrome Planning Committee
◊ Our company has a matching gifts program and/or employee payroll
deduction program of which SUDS and/or Walk in the Park qualify
Our company agrees to the terms above. Payment will be delivered to DSAGSL by May 31, 2020,
and if benefits include usage of logo, a copy will be delivered to DSAGSL by May 1, 2021.
Sponsor Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _____________________
PLEASE MAIL FORM TO:
DSAGSL
ATTN: STEP UP
8531 PAGE AVE, STE. 120
ST. LOUIS, MO 63114STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME
WELCOME CORPORATE TEAMS
CORPORATE TEAMS CAN RECEIVE SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS!
STEP 1 | Form a company team by visiting dsagsl.org/events/step-up
STEP 2 | Get staff involved as team members
STEP 3 | Team members fundraise for the team
STEP 4 | Team members come and enjoy the event
STEP 5 | Team fundraising off-sets company portion of sponsorship
STEP 6 | Company receives sponsorship benefits!
CORPORATE TEAMS CAN EARN SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS LIKE:
» Recognition signage at the event
» Online & social media mentions
» Logo on event t-shirt
» Walk in the Park tickets
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
CORPORATE TEAMS & SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES, CONTACT:
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS
EMILY FISHER
EMILY@DSAGSL.ORG
314.833.7508STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME
DONATION FORM
DATE: ________________________________
IN SUPPORT OF TEAM:_______________________________________________________________
NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________
CITY: __________________________________ STATE: __________ ZIP: ______________________
PHONE: _________________________ EMAIL: ___________________________________________
GIFT AMOUNT: $______________ I would like a receipt for this gift
CHECK #: ______________________________________________ Please make checks payable to DSAGSL
CREDIT CARD: VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER AMEX
NAME ON CARD: ____________________________________________________________________
CARD NUMBER: ____________________________________________________________________
EXP. DATE: ______________________________________________CSC: _______________________
BILLING ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________
CITY: _____________________________________ STATE: _____________ ZIP: _________________
PLEASE MAIL FORM TO:
DSAGSL
ATTN: STEP UP
8531 PAGE AVE, STE. 120
ST. LOUIS, MO 63114STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME
T-SHIRT ORDER FORM
TEAM CAPTAINS: Please turn this form in to DSAGSL by May 14, 2021.
ORDER DATE:______________________________________
TEAM CAPTAIN: ____________________________________________________________________
TEAM NAME: _______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________
CITY: ___________________________________STATE: __________ ZIP: ______________________
PHONE: _________________________ EMAIL: ___________________________________________
Please complete all fields above in the event we need to contact you for more information.
THANK YOU!
T-SHIRTS: Total amount raised: $_______ / $25 = ________ + 1 = _______
Team honoree is free
T-SHIRT SIZES: Total number of t-shirts claimed: ____________
INFANT ONESIE: 6 months________ 12 months_______
TODDLER SIZE: 2T_______ 3T_______ 4T______
YOUTH SIZES: S________ M________ L_______
ADULT SIZES: S________ M________ L_______ XL_____
2XL_______ 3XL________ 4XL_______
*After the May 14th t-shirt deadline, t-shirts will be available on a first-come, first-
serve basis at pick-up.
*Limit one free honoree t-shirt per team
*Your fundraising minimum of $25 per person earns each walker an official Step
Up t-shirt.THANK YOU
We truly appreciate your support and generosity. We are
honored to have such a wonderful DSAGSL family!
Please contact us with questions or if there is anything we can
do to support you!
Emily Fisher - Director of Special Events
314.833.7508 or emily@dsagsl.org
Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
8531 Page Ave, Suite 120 | St. Louis, MO 63114
314.833.7508 | emily@dsagsl.org | www.dsagsl.orgYou can also read
