June 1, 2024 | Sippo Reservoir Park | 8:30am - 11:00am
Event Overview
Join us for our third annual Dash for Down Syndrome: A competitive 5k, 1-mile family-friendly walk, and kids dash for acceptance! Whether you're setting a goal to run your first 5k or want to do something fun and active with your whole family, come out and help us raise awareness and spread our message of acceptance for all! Save the date for Saturday, June 1st, 2024! More details to come.
Help us surpass our numbers from last year! In 2023:
- 118 people took the challenge
- 17 teams pledged acceptance for all
- Over $26,000 raised to support free, purposeful programming at GiGi's Playhouse Canton
Runner Incentives:
- Fastest Male runner: $250
- Fastest Female runner: $250
- Fastest runner in each age group: A special mug!
Team Incentives:
- Top 2 fundraising teams will each have a front window at the Playhouse with your participant's photo
- Teams 3-6 will win a prize (to be determined based on donations received)
- Largest team will get a photo displayed inside the Playhouse
See you in
Your Support Changes Lives
"Time flies when you're having fun, and that's what the Playhouse is. Everyone genuinely cares about each other, and we have a great time together."
- Alyse, Conner's mom
Event Details
Sippo Reservoir Park
905 Sippo Blvd NE
Massillon, OH 44646
$15 Kids Registration
$35 Adult Registration
FREE Individuals with Down syndrome
Schedule
8am - Registration Open
8:30am - Dash for Down Syndrome
9am - 5K
10am - Walk for Acceptance
10:30am - Awards
Move for Acceptance Today
National Sponsorship Opportunities
All National Sponsors receive the following benefits
- Recognized as a National Sponsor on the main event webpage (3.5 million) and direct email blasts (200,000+)
- Recognition as #GenerationG - Certified organization in GiGi’s Playhouse Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
- Link on all national emails pre- and post-event
- Recognition on all media advisories/releases and promotional efforts across 55+ locations.
Presenting Sponsor - $100,000
- Exclusive event sponsorship naming rights at 55+ GFAC events, including logo on the front of all event t-shirts (15K+)
- Sponsorship recognition at GiGi’s 2024 signature events
- Sponsorship logo on all GFAC websites
- 30 VIP tickets to the National Gala
- 3 Foursomes at National Golf Outing
- Sponsor logo on National Golf Outing shirts
- Premium ad placement in our 2024 issue of the #GenationG Magazine
- Opportunity to create a personalized plan of GiGi’s Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
- Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
- Guest Podcast Opportunity
Platinum Sponsor - $75,000
- VIP logo placement at 55+ GFAC events and on all event t-shirts (15K+)
- Sponsorship recognition at GiGi’s 2024 signature events
- Sponsorship logo on all GFAC websites
- 20 VIP tickets to the National Gala
- 2 Foursomes at National Golf Outing
- Opportunity to create a personalized plan of GiGi’s Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
- Premium ad placement in our 2024 issue of the #GenerationG Magazine
- Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
Gold Medal Sponsor - $50,000
- VIP logo placement at 55+ GFAC events and on all event t-shirts (15K+)
- Sponsorship recognition at GiGi’s National 2024 signature events
- Sponsorship logo on all GFAC websites
- 10 VIP tickets to the National Gala
- 1 Foursomes at National Golf Outing
- Premium ad placement in our 2024 issue of the #GenationG Magazine
- Opportunity to create a personalized plan of GiGi’s Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
- Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
Silver Medal Sponsor - $25,000
- Logo placement at 55+ GFAC events and on all event t-shirts (15K+)
- Sponsorship logo on all GFAC websites
- Opportunity to create a personalized plan of GiGi’s Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
- Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
Bronze Medal Sponsor - $10,000
- Logo placement at 55+ GFAC events and on all event t-shirts (15K+)
- Sponsorship logo on all GFAC websites
- Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
Local Sponsorship Opportunities
Racer Sponsor - $5,000
- Eight registrations for the event
- Custom banner designed and displayed at sponsored location
- Opportunity to set up an informational table and engage with event participants
- Name/logo on website and Facebook event page
- Logo on event signage and publicity
- Logo on event t-shirt
- Exclusive recognition on GiGi’s Playhouse Canton social media
- Inclusion in announcements at event
- Sponsor gift
Sprinter Sponsor - $2,500
- Six registrations for the event
- Custom yard sign designed and displayed on racecourse
- Name/logo on website and Facebook event page
- Logo in on event signage and publicity
- Logo on event t-shirt
- Name/logo included in social media posts related to this event
- Inclusion in announcements at event
- Sponsor gift
Jogger Sponsor - $1,000
- Four registrations for the event
- Name/logo on website and Facebook event page
- Name/logo on event signage
- Name included in social media posts related to this event
- Inclusion in announcements at event
- Sponsor gift
Walker Sponsor - $500
- Two registrations for the event
- Name on website and Facebook event page
- Name on event signage
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Finish Line Sponsor - $2,500
- Name or logo displayed at the finish line
- Information included in the race packet
Bib Sponsor ($1,250)
- Name or logo displayed at the registration table
- Information included in the race packet
Tent Sponsor ($1,000)
- Name or logo displayed by celebration tent
Award Sponsor ($500)
- Information to be given out with prizes to top teams and runners
Thank you to our sponsors!
National Sponsors
Local Sponsorships
Sprinter Sponsor
Jogger Sponsor
Walker Sponsors
Award Sponsor
Steven Hykes and Aidelni Martinez-Hykes