Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk 2020: What To Know

HOOVER, AL — Hoover's annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk is a virtual event this year due to social distancing protocols and COVID-19 concerns, but the organizers have a full month of awareness events and activities planned for October.

Starting Oct. 1, this is what Down Syndrome Alabama has planned:

• Oct. 1: People are encouraged to wear a Down Syndrome Alabama (DSA) T-shirt.
• Oct. 2: People are encouraged to checkout the DSA Facebook page, where additional details about October events will be shared.
• Oct. 2-5: A virtual bingo game where people fill their bingo card with particular donation amounts from different people.
• Oct. 5: A Facebook fundraiser challenge where people who raise more than $200 through Facebook that day are entered in a drawing for a prize.
• Each Monday: DSA will celebrate mile-stones of people with Down syndrome on the DSA website and social media pages.
• Each Wednesday: DSA will update fundraising amounts for teams raising money.
• Each Friday: Live events on DSA Facebook page with quizzes, personal stories and program highlights.
• Oct. 24: Boo Run for Down Syndrome is a run benefiting DSA put on by Southeastern Trail Runs and sponsored by Mountain High Outfitters. It will be at Red Mountain Park at 8 a.m. and includes a 5K, 10K and 1-mile fun run, followed by a cookout and costume contest. The cost is $40 for the 5K and 10K and $10 for the 1-mile run. Free for people with Down syndrome. Register by Oct. 12 to receive a T-shirt.
• Oct. 25: Take a walk with family and friends and post photos and videos on social media, announcing your team’s money raised.
• Oct. 31: DSA will announce the teams with the most money raised.