Latest Past Events

21st Annual Step Up 4 Down Syndrome Walk and Family Fun Day

Lake Charles Civic Center Amphitheater 900 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles

Date:  September 23, 2023 Place:  Lake Charles Civic Center Amphitheater Time:  9:00am -1 pm  Register online today.  Your registration and donations help us promote awareness & acceptance of all individuals with Down Syndrome.  The money raised will help the D0wn Syndrome Association of SWLA continue to provide education &  support to our local families and  community, as well as fund inclusive activities. Donations may be made online until 10:00pm on September 16.  Any donations received offline must all be turned in by September 16 ... read more

Ican Bike Camp

Burton Coliseum 7001 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles

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Run Your Socks Off 5K + and Annual World Down Syndrome Day Picnic

Lake Charles Civic Center Amphitheatre 900 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles

  The Down Syndrome Association of SWLA invites you and your family to participate in theRun your Socks off 5k +, in honor of World Down Syndrome Day! Our run will not be the traditional 5K (3.1 mile) but will be a 3.21-mile walk/run. The 3.21 represents that individuals with Down syndrome carry 3 copies of the 21st chromosome. So, our route will include that “little something extra”. We have also had a small group of individuals with Down syndrome ... read more

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