June 14th, 2025 | Kauffman Park | 7 AM - 11 AM
Event Overview
The GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge: Dash for Down Syndrome is back for another incredible year! Join us for a morning of celebration as we run, walk, and move together for ACCEPTANCE! Start your own team today and become part of this inspiring movement. Every dollar raised supports our life-changing, research-driven, FREE programs for individuals with Down syndrome in Northeast Ohio. Together, we can make a difference!
See you in
Team Awards
Who will earn one of this year’s awards?
- Impact Award – presented to the team with the most members in attendance!
- Spirit Award – presented to the team with the most energy at the event!
- Top Fundraising Individual
- Top Fundraising Team
Event Details
The final day to register and ensure your event shirt is May 18th.
Registration:
- $35 for adults 19 years and older
- $21 for children 6-18 years old – shirt and special race medal included
- Kids ages 5 and under are free - medal included (If you would like a t-shirt please register at the $21 level.)
- People with Down syndrome are always free! – shirt and trophy included
Packet pickup:
- Thursday, June 12th from 4-7pm
- Friday, June 13th from 9-3pm
Day of Schedule:
7:15am: Registration opens
7:40am: GiGiFIT participants lead us in warmups
7:50am: National Anthem
8:00am: 3.21 mile run kicks off
9:00am: Inspirational walk kicks off
9:30am: Kids Dash!
Trophies/Awards presentation immediately following
2025 Team Incentives
March 17th through 21st - Create Your Team!
When you create your team between March 17th - March 21st, you'll be entered to win 4 Guardian tickets. A second winner will be drawn to win 4 GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland shirts!
By March 31st - Raise $321
You will receive a personalized team yard sign!
By April 14th - Raise $1,000
You'll receive 20 personalized team buttons for the Dash!
By May 26th - Raise $3,210
All registered team members, by this date, will get your team name on the back of their Dash shirt!
By June 6th - Raise $6,000
At the Dash, you'll have a Team Tent with your Team Name displayed for all to see!
By June 14th - Raise $10,000
You'll receive a dinner for 10 at GiGi's Playhouse hosted by our Playhouse Ambassadors!
By June 14th - Top Fundraising Team
The top fundraising team will receive 4 tickets to our 10th Anniversary Bubbles & Beats!
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 a #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 and GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform
Visionary Sponsor - $250,000
- Exclusive global naming rights and logo placement for 55+in-person events and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform
- Exclusive one-year naming rights for GiGiFit Program in all GiGi’s Playhouses Nationwide
- Exclusive recognition and tickets to GiGi’s signature public events: our annual Gala and golf outing
- VIP Speaking Opportunity available at all 55+ in-person events
- VIP meet-and-greet events with ambassadors and advocates
- Spotlight social media posts on GiGi’s accounts throughout the year
- Professionally produced promo video (up to 3 minutes in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media
- First opportunity for renewal of Presenting Sponsor
Gold Medal Sponsor - $100,000
- VIP logo placement for 55+ in-person events and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform
- VIP Speaking Opportunity available at all 55+ in-person events
- VIP meet-and-greet events with ambassadors and advocates
- VIP recognition and tickets to GiGi’s signature public events: our annual Gala and golf outing
- Spotlight social media posts on GiGi’s accounts throughout the year
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 3 minutes in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
Silver Medal Sponsor - $50,000
- Top-level logo placement for 55+ in-person and events and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform
- Recognition and tickets to GiGi’s signature annual Gala
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 2 minutes in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
- Three spotlight recognitions on GiGi’s national social media
Bronze Medal Sponsor - $25,000
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 1 minute in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
- Two exclusive recognitions on GiGi’s national social media
- Logo included in day-of events (55+ in person and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform)
Champion Medal Sponsor - $10,000
- Professionally-produced promo video (up to 30 seconds in length) of your brand to be used on all event media platforms including social media (sponsor must provide base content)
- One recognition on GiGi’s national social media
- Logo included in day-of events (55+ in person and on our GiGi’s Virtual Playhouse platform)
Local Sponsorship
The deadline to ensure your company logo is included on all event marketing materials, according to your sponsorship level, is May 18th.
COMMUNITY CHAMPION SPONSOR: $10,000
Sponsor ALL GiGi’s Playhouse fundraising and community events for 2025!
Sponsor Perks for Dash for Down Syndrome
- Company will be Title Sponsor for GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland event (ex: “Dash for Down Syndrome powered by ABC Company”) and Gold Sponsor for Brews & Beats
- Logo prominently displayed on GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland website, social media pages and all print marketing materials
- Spotlight signage at Cleveland event
- Logo included in day-of event materials
- Option to include company flyer/offer in swag bag for all race participants
- 10 complimentary registrations for Dash for Down Syndrome
- Sponsor plaque for your business
Sponsor Perks for Brews & Beats
- One table (10 tickets) to attend the Brews & Beats
- Recognition with logo on signage
- Website recognition with logo on Brews & Beats information page and event recap page
- Quarter page ad in Brews & Beats event program
- Recognition on Facebook and other social media efforts
FINISH LINE SPONSOR: $5,000
- Logo prominently displayed across finish line archway and stage, on GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland website, social media pages and all print marketing materials
- Logo included in day-of event materials
- Option to include company flyer/offer in swag bag for all race participants
- 10 complimentary registrations for Dash for Down Syndrome
- Sponsor plaque for your business
WATER STATION SPONSOR: $2,500
- Logo prominently displayed at the water station
- Option to include branded cheer squad at water station
- Logo displayed on GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland website and social media pages
- Recognition in select print and marketing materials
- Option to include company flyer/offer in swag bag for all race participants
- 5 complimentary registrations for Dash for Down Syndrome
MILE SPONSOR (3): $1,000
- Logo prominently displayed at one of three mile markers
- Option to include branded cheer squad at mile marker station
- Logo displayed on GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland website and social media pages
- Recognition in select print and marketing materials
- Option to include company flyer/offer in swag bag for all race participants
- 2 complimentary registrations for Dash for Down Syndrome
SWAG BAG SPONSOR: $500
- Logo displayed on GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland website and social media pages
- Recognition in select print and marketing materials
- Option to include company flyer/offer in swag bag for all race participants
Thank you to our sponsors!
National Sponsors
Mile Sponsors
Swag Bag Sponsor
