Step UP for Down Syndrome

Step up for Down syndrome is our signature community awareness and fundraising event designed to bring the community together to show support and solidarity with individuals with Down syndrome. VDSA hosts 3 Step Up events across our service area, offering multiple locations and times of year for you to join us in Stepping Up to show your support for Down syndrome.

The 18th Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K was a blast!

Thank you for making the 18th Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K unforgettable!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Step Up Richmond is happening on October 11, 2025!

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Thank You to Our Generous 2024 Sponsors

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Check out these fun photos from past Step UP RVA events!

Thank you for joining us for our 3rd Annual Step UP in Shenandoah Valley!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Step UP in Shenandoah Valley!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Step Up Shenandoah Valley is happening on September 13, 2025!

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Thank you to our Generous 2024 Sponsors!

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Check out these fun photos from past Step UP in the Valley events!

Step UP in Charlottesville 2024 was a success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s family festival at the Piedmont YMCA.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Step Up Charlottesville is happening on April 12, 2025!

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