Central Florida ‘Step Up for Down Syndrome’ walk raises 200K

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida hosted its largest fundraising event of the year in Orlando Saturday morning.

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DSACF held the “Step Up for Down Syndrome” Walk at Lake Eola to raise money in support of families who are raising a child with Down syndrome.

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The organization raised over $200,000, which it said will be used for the following resources:

— Covers the cost of group classes with early intervention learning skills

— New family celebrations

— New parent baskets

— Hospital outreach

— Family and community group events

— Educational workshops for parents

— Social skills classes for teens with Down syndrome to prepare for adulthood

— Social gatherings for adult advocates

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Central Florida ‘Step Up for Down Syndrome’ walk raises 200K In addition to the walk, there were also games, raffles, face painting and obstacle courses at the event. (WFTV/WFTV)

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In addition to the walk, there were also games, raffles, face painting and obstacle courses at the event.

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