DSAW-Greater La Crosse
WHO WE ARE
The Down Syndrome Association of WI – Children of the Heart – Greater La Crosse Area is a chapter of the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin. We serve families in La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon, Juneau, and Adams Counties in Wisconsin. Due to our close proximity to our neighboring states, we also provide resources to families in Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa.
Our goal is to support individuals with Down syndrome or related disabilities and their families in our community. We do this by connecting families with local resources (and each other), bringing educational speakers to our area, and by hosting family events, including an annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk! For information about our programs or how to get involved, please email us!
DSAW-La Crosse is a non-profit 501(c)3 organized through the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin. All donations are tax-deductable and will be used in the greater La Crosse area. Click here to make a donation.
Registration is now open for our 2025 Down Syndrome Awareness Walk
We are so excited for our 23rd Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk at the YMCA in Onalaska on Saturday, October 4th, 10:30AM - 1:30PM!
With the support of our generous friends like you, we were able to award multiple grants to families in need around the state, send new and expectant parent packs at no cost to parents who received a Down syndrome diagnosis, and so much MORE in 2024! WOW - thank you!
We rely on the incredible support of our community to make DSAW-Greater La Crosse Area's services happen.
21 Showcase
Spotlight Participants & 21 Showcase Red Carpet. Submit a photo of your loved one with Down syndrome to be displayed on walk day and featured in our 21 Showcase red carpet! You get to take it home!
We will host our 21 Showcase where individuals with Down syndrome of ALL ages will get a chance to walk the red carpet in front of their family and friends. Children who are not yet able to walk on their own can walk with a parent, caregiver, or sibling!
We will also share our 21 Showcase participants on social media this year! Make sure you follow us on Facebook so you don’t miss out.
We want YOUR loved one with Down syndrome to be featured in this year's 21 Showcase!
Donations to count towards your favorite Team's total can be made until 10:00pm on October 3rd, 2025. We’d love to see you on event day to help us celebrate and make unforgettable memories together!
The 2025 TRAILBLAZER will be announced at our event.
2025 Sponsors
Gold
Bronze
Event Supporters
UPCOMING EVENTS
CURRENT OFFERINGS
Educational Programing
Webinars with local experts
Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Walk!
More programs, classes, and services coming soon!
LOCAL LEADERS
We are looking for local parents and community members to join our Advisory Board, Down Syndrome Awareness Walk Planning Committee, and more! Contact us for more details.
Carrie Delaney
Allie Rice
Margaret Ninneman
CONNECT WITH US
Join our email list, like us on Facebook, and join our Facebook Group! We communicate frequently about local programs, services, and events (but we promise we won't spam you!).
CONTACT US
DSAW-La Crosse
PO Box 475
La Crosse, WI 54602
Info@dsaw.org
(414) 327-3729
