STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME 2022 - TEAM PACKET
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STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME 2022 TEAM PACKET SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2022 UPPER MUNY PARKING LOT IN FOREST PARK 8:00 AM - Run for 21 Race begins 9:00 AM - Step Up Celebration begins 10:30 AM - Walk begins 12:30PM - Step Up Celebration ends *Timeline is subject to change based on COVID. 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 the largest
celebration of Down syndrome in the
Greater St. Louis area, and raises about a third
of DSAGSL’s annual budget. 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 an opportunity to support the
organization you love, get creative with your
family and friends, and come celebrate with
the DSAGSL community!! Have some fun with
it! Name your team after your loved one with
Down syndrome, like “Brandon’s Buddies” or
“Katie’s Krew”. Makes fun signs to carry on the
walk. Host a fundraiser in the park and invite
your friends and neighbors. You won’t want
to miss this one-of-a-kind event!
This year’s theme is SUPERHEROES! Celebrate your 3/21 superpower!
For every $25 your team raises you’ll earn one Step Up T-shirt!
DSAGSL.ORG/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 thing you’ll want to do is PERSONALIZE YOUR TEAM PAGE. Personalized 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 templates 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
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. 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 April 22 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. However, team honorees with Down syndrome do get a free t-shirt and entry! WHAT SHOULD WE BRING TO THE EVENT? Donations you have yet to turn in, any tables, chairs or tents you’d like to set-up at the event for your team, any food or drinks you’d like, and anything else to help you feel comfortable if it’s hot out! 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! 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 emily@dsagsl.org with your team information included. WHAT IF I DON’T FEEL COMFORTABLE ATTEND- ING DUE TO COVID? We understand there’s a possibility COVID will still be a factor when SUDS 2022 happens. We are still in the planning process and will let you know if we have a virtual option. If you feel uncomfortable attending and would rather attend virtually, please let Emily know. WILL DSAGSL FOLLOW CDC GUIDELINES? We are working closely with the Health Department for our event. More details will come over the next few months.
DATES & DEADLINES APRIL 22 T-shirt order form deadline MAY 14 Deadline to order team support signs & banners JUNE 2 9am-4pm.......Donation drop off & t-shirt pick up at DSAGSL Office JUNE 3 9am-4pm.......Donation drop off & t-shirt pick up at DSAGSL Office JUNE 4 1-5pm.......Donation drop off & t-shirt pick up at DSAGSL Office JUNE 5 7:00am.......Run for 21 Registration 8:00am.......Run for 21 Starts 9:00am.......SUDS Celebration Begins 10:30am.....Awareness Walk Begins 12:30pm.......Event Wrap Up OCTOBER 2 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! *Teams will either earn a sign, a standard banner or a deluxe banner. Teams cannot earn both a sign and banner RAISE $10,000 You’ll receive a VIP tent at SUDS, which includes a 10x10 tent, table, chairs, signage, drinks and snacks. RAISE $15,000 Your loved one with Down syndrome will be featured on a billboard in the St. Louis area during Down syndrome Awareness month. RAFFLE INCENTIVES JANUARY-MAY Be sure to read your Team Captain emails as they come in! We’ll be sending out reminders about these exciting fundraising incentives! Start a team by January 23rd and you’ll be entered into a raffle to be the first team to Walk at Step Up! Personalize your team page and set a fundraising goal by February 20th and you’ll be entered to into a raffle to pick this year’s Step Up for Down Syndrome and Walk in the Park T-shirt color! Create a Facebook Fundraiser by March 18th and you’ll be entered to win one of the Walk in the Park Walk Off Field Slots! (see page 8 for more details) Raise $321 on 3/21 and you’ll be entered to with a personal photoshoot opportunity with one of our amazing photography partners! Secure 25 unique donors by April 17th and you’ll be entered to win 4 Walk in the Park Tickets! Raise $2,500 by May 2nd and you’ll be entered to win one of 2 spots on a Down Syndrome Awareness Month billboard that will be displayed throughout October!
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 MOLINA & WAINWRIGHT’S LAST GAME ON
OCTOBER 2, 2022!
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 FOR STEP UP = EARN WALK IN THE PARK 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
include commemorative t-shirt, baseball game ticket, entrance to walk 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 $160 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.
HOW TO 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.
*On-field activities are subject to change based on MLB COVID guidelines.
STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME
T-SHIRT ORDER FORM
TEAM CAPTAINS: Please turn this form in to Emily by April 22, 2022.
*This year, to help the DSAGSL reduce expenses, there will be one combined shirt for SUDS and Walk in the Park.
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) = ______
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________
*After the April 22nd 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/Walk in the Park t-shirtTHANK 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
1300 Strassner Drive | St. Louis, MO 63144
314.833.7508 | emily@dsagsl.org | www.dsagsl.orgYou can also read
