TEAM PACKET. Step. What IS a SUDS Walk Team? It s easy as 1-2-3! EVENT SCHEDULE. Sunday, June 9 // Upper Muny Parking Lot // Forest Park

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1 tep UPDown for yndrome TEA PACKET unday, June 9 // Upper uny Parking ot // Forest Park Down yndrome Association of Greater t. ouis EVENT CHEDUE Registration // 9:00 am Festivities begin // 9:00 am One-mile walk begins // 11:30 am Event close // 1:00 pm Thank you for registering for our Fifth Annual tep Up for Down yndrome (UD) walk! The Down yndrome Association of Greater t. ouis is thrilled to have your support for our signature event supporting and celebrating individuals with Down syndrome. t. ouis is home to one of the nation s largest walks, and that happens because of you! This year, we hope to welcome 200 teams to UD and raise $300,000 to support year-round programming and services for our community. To learn more about our work in and around t. ouis, please visit and be sure to find DAG on your favorite social media outlet (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest). This packet is designed to help you make the most of your experience, and to create a large team that creates the most support possible for Down syndrome! You will also learn how your support of UD can help you attend our signature awareness event, Walk in the Park, on eptember 28. Please read this information thoroughly and contact our office with any questions at or jeremie@dsagsl.org. What I a UD Walk Team? It s easy as 1-2-3! Your walk team is a team gathered together to celebrate Down syndrome on June 9. Here s an easy guide to creating a stellar walk team: 1. Ask - ANYONE can be on your walk team, and there is no limit to how big your team can be! Family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and business associates should all be invited. 2. Honor - We highly recommend electing an individual with Down syndrome as your team captain and naming the team in his/her honor. Past team names have included Braden s Buddies, Down with Tyson, or Russell s One-Eyed Jacks! Also, don t forget to turn in the names of everyone on your team. Have them register online, or use the roster form in this packet. 3. Raise - Walkers are not asked to pay a registration fee. However, we ask each team to commit to raise a minimum of $25 per team member. This can be raised through online donations, fundraising events, or a number of other methods. The key to fundraising is simply to ask. The number one reason a person gives money is because they were asked! Once your team is assembled, set a fundraising goal so everyone stays focused. haring your story about how Down syndrome has impacted your life is also very important. If someone who is close to you knows why this is important to you, it will likely become important to them also. Have questions about fundraising? Take a look on the next page!

2 How do we fundraise? The possibilities are endless! We want each participant to actively raise money to support DAG if possible. Below are some ways you and/or your team can support UD: 1. et a goal Aim high but realistic. Remember, every dollar stays in t. ouis to support your Team Captain and others with Down syndrome! 2. Raise money online When you register for UD at dsagsl.org, you will receive login info to our site so you can create an online fundraising page. This is YOUR page for everyone to see you can share your personal story, and then your page to friends or share via social media. It s the easiest way to raise money! Call our office with questions. We re here to help! 3. Use our forms to collect money via cash or check This packet contains forms to help in your fundraising efforts. ake checks payable to DAG, and be sure to note your name and your team s name so we give you the credit you deserve! If you use a pledge form, be sure to note your donation at the top. You can then challenge others to match it! 4. Create a fundraising plan Again, there are a number of ways you can raise money. Here is a sample of ideas call us if you need help thinking of others. a. upport signs Customized signs will be placed along the walk route at UD. ell signs for $10 to show some love for your team captain! b. atching Funds Employers often have programs in place to match your donations. Ask someone how your business can double your fundraising power! c. Competition Create a friendly competition among team members to see who can raise the most money. You could reward the winner with a prize, although pride is often its own reward! d. Personal Asks etter writing is old fashioned, yet it works! is also effective, or you can also speak to a service club (Toastmasters, Rotary, church group) and ask for support. e. Donation Jars Every dollar counts! A little change or a few dollar bills can go a long way in helping DAG. f. Events Teams host a variety of events to raise funds. Be creative! i. Wine / dinner party ii. Fashion show iii. Golf tournament iv. Trivia nights v. Car wash vi. Bake sale vii. Paper cutout sales viii. Poker runs ix. ouse races x. Card tournaments xi. Dress down days xii. Garage sales xiii. Raffles How to raise $250 in TEN days Day 1: ake your own $25 donation. Day 2: Ask your parent or spouse to match your donation: $25 more! Day 3: Ask your boss for $25. (Don t forget to ask if your company can also match your donation from Day 1. You could make an extra $25 today!) 2 Day 4: Ask a friend for $20 Day 5: Ask three co-workers to give $15 Day 6: Ask your siblings to pitch in $20 Day 7: Ask your in-laws for a $20 donation. Day 8: Ask a neighbor to donate $20 Day 9: Ask a local business owner to give $50 to support your family. Day 10: Celebrate. You ve just raised $250!

3 UD FAQs 1. Does the $25 minimum fundraising commitment apply to kids? How about individuals with Down syndrome? Yes. The fundraising commitment helps us cover the costs of t-shirts, entertainment, food and other expenses. Children under age 2 may attend for free, but will not receive a shirt without the minimum commitment. 2. Will there be registration prior to event day? Yes! We will be in touch with teams regarding pre-event registration dates and sites. We encourage teams to take advantage of pre-event opportunities and then meet your team at Forest Park to distribute shirts and wristbands. 3. When should we arrive on event day? Again, details will be sent prior to UD with event day details. We hope you will spend the entire day (9:00 to 1:00) with us to enjoy the entertainment, food and fun. 4. What should we bring to the walk? - Donations you have yet to turn in - awn chairs, tents, coolers anything to help your team stay comfortable and have fun! - Your walk t-shirts, and any other signs or banners to show your team pride! 5. How will DAG use the funds from the walk? All UD proceeds go directly to the DAG. In 2012, UD revenue helped to pay for more than half of our yearly expenses, and help us to offer nearly all programs and services at NO COT to our members! Find out more about our programs at dsagsl.org. 6. Do donors get tax receipts? Donors are able to get tax receipts from us with a donation of $25+. In this packet is a form you can turn in to DAG to note tax deductibility. Contact our office if you need other documentation. We want to properly thank your donors for their generosity! 7. 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 UD regardless of the weather! 8. Will DAG help promote our team s fundraising events? YE! If you are planning a team fundraiser, contact our office with the details. We will do our best to include your info in DAG publications or social media. However, as many of our families will have teams, we encourage you to promote events on your own by sending s and creating fliers. Be sure to mention that the event benefits your team, with proceeds being donated to DAG. Dates & Deadlines to Remember ay 15: Registration forms / team rosters due to DAG office to guarantee a shirt on event day. Deadline to order support signs June 6-8: Donation drop-off and packet pick-up. Bring any remaining donations with you to the walk. June 9: tep Up for Down yndrome! This is also the deadline to be eligible for WITP incentives and prizes. eptember 29: Walk in the Park, Busch tadium 3

4 2013 UD Incentives & Prizes Individual - $25 (fundraising minimum for all participants) By raising $25 for UD, each participant will earn a UD t-shirt, a wristband that allows entrance into the walk, and free food and drink provided by outstanding UD vendors and supporters! - $125 - You are eligible to receive a ticket package for Walk in the Park 2013, which is aturday, eptember 28 at Busch tadium when the Cardinals face the Cubs. A package includes a ticket to the game, event shirt, and the ability to walkaround the warning track at Busch prior to the game. Team - $125 For each $125 raised by a team, the team is eligible to receive a ticket package for Walk in the Park $15,000 If a team raises at least $15,000, the team is eligible to receive 2 VIP tickets to Walk in the Park $20,000 If a team raises at least $20,000, the team is eligible to receive 4 VIP tickets to Walk in the Park Walk in the Park Field lots Your team captain can have a chance to take the field in front of a sellout crowd at Busch tadium! Here s how it works: The top two fundraising Team Captains (age 7 and older) will throw out the first pitch at Busch tadium on eptember 28 during Walk in the Park Top fundraisers #3-10 (age 7+) will earn a field position in our WITP starting lineup, and be introduced on the field prior to the game alongside a Cardinals player! The top five fundraisers (age 6 and under) will also stand at home plate during the Walk in the Park starting lineup ceremony. WAK OFF WINNER Additional field slots are available for Walk in the Park! For every $500 your team raises, you will be placed in a random drawing for one of five additional field slots three for age 7+, and two for age 6 and under. Only fundraising dollars turned in by the day of the tep Up for Down yndrome Walk (June 9) will count toward the prizes and incentives above. EE YOU JUNE 9! 4

5 UD Team Roster ubmit by 5/15 to guarantee shirt for team members Register online at dsagsl.org/stepup or use the form below! Use additional copies as necessary for all team members. Team Name: Individual with Down syndrome (Honorary Team Captain) Day Phone Evening Phone X 2X 3X 4X (6-8) (10-12) (14-16) Home Phone obile Phone X 2X 3X 4X (6-8) (10-12) (14-16) Home Phone obile Phone X 2X 3X 4X (6-8) (10-12) (14-16) Home Phone obile Phone X 2X 3X 4X (6-8) (10-12) (14-16) Home Phone obile Phone X 2X 3X 4X (6-8) (10-12) (14-16)

6 UD Team Roster (cont.) Home Phone obile Phone X 2X 3X 4X (6-8) (10-12) (14-16) Home Phone obile Phone X 2X 3X 4X (6-8) (10-12) (14-16) Home Phone obile Phone X 2X 3X 4X (6-8) (10-12) (14-16) Home Phone obile Phone X 2X 3X 4X (6-8) (10-12) (14-16) Home Phone obile Phone X 2X 3X 4X (6-8) (10-12) (14-16)

7 UD upport igns Order deadline ay 15, 2013 Name Team Name Address City tate Zip Phone TOTA IGN X $15.00 each = TOTA Please legibly print the text to go on each sign. If you would like to order more than 3 signs, please use additional paper. ign igns are limited to 50 characters max. Please use separate form for each sign Billing information Cash Check # Charge : Visa astercard Discover AmEx Name on card Card number Expiration date Address City tate Zip Phone Donor Collection form INTRUCTION: It is recommended to enter your donations online, but if you choose not to use this option please follow the below instructions. Y NAE: TEA NAE: 1. Fill in name, team name 2. Ask donors to fill in their full mailing address to receive a proper tax receipt 3. Checks should be made payable to the DAG. pecify team name on all checks. 4. All contributions must accompany your donation form 5. ail donations to the DAG so it is received by ay 15 to be guaranteed a T-shirt DONOR NAE TREET/CITY/ZIP PHONE DONATION The Down yndrome Association of Greater t. ouis (DAG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donors will receive a tax deduction statement provided we have donor s name and full address. Thank you for your support. For more information, contact or info@dsagsl.org

8 UD Donation Receipt tep Up for Down yndrome is the signature fundraising walk for the Down yndrome Association of Greater t. ouis. Thousands of walkers will come together on unday, June 9 to support more than 2,000 local families who benefit from DAG programs dedicated to individual support, family support, education and awareness. For more information about what we do in and around t. ouis, please visit Thank you for donating to this event so that children and adults with Down syndrome and their families can enjoy the many programs and services offered by DAG. Your cash donation to the Down yndrome Association of Greater t. ouis is tax deductible. No goods or services were provided in consideration of this contribution. DAG is a 501(c)(3) entity. Donation records are maintained by DAG and will be made available to the IR upon request. Please bring this completed form with your donations to UD, or when you turn in donations to our office. Amount of donation: $ Date: UD participant you are supporting: DAG Employee signature: (To be completed by DAG office) Donor s Name: Donor Address: Please fill in the donor s name and address to fit the envelope window