May 18, 2025 | Lake Park | 8am
Event Overview
You're invited to participate in the 2025 GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge - The Dash for Down Syndrome!
WE, the people of the Down syndrome community, are challenging YOU to MOVE FOR ACCEPTANCE – to prove that every person can give their Best of All!
We live in a world that is often separated based on differences. It is time for people to come together regardless of race, gender, diagnosis, sexual orientation, or religion. We need universal ACCEPTANCE for all people.
See you in
Your Support Changes Lives
Join the Milwaukee May 18 event to show your commitment to including people with Down syndrome and all unique abilities! Join a team, attend the event, donate, sponsor, or volunteer.
Raise awareness and funds by creating a team and inviting friends and family to sign up and join us! The funds and awareness you raise will help provide life-changing programs and acceptance initiatives here, at GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee.
Registration
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION OPENS May 18 at 8:00 A.M. at Lake Park
Day of event registration is possible; however, t-shirts are not guaranteed
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, May 16, 2025 | 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee
8685 N. Port Washington Road, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 10:30 - 2:00 p.m.
GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee
8685 N. Port Washington Road, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Day of Event
8:00 am Registration & Shirt Pick-up
8:30 am GiGiFIT Program Sample & Warm-ups
9:00 am Dash for Acceptance, Run, Walk
9:30-11:00 am Awards, Raffle Drawing, Family Fun & Pie-in-the-Face
Please keep dogs at home.
No bicycles.
Limited parking at Lake Park Bistro or street parking is available.
Your support empowers all unique abilities!
Team Incentives and Awards
By February 28th - Create Your Team!
Create your team this month for a chance to win a $50 or $100 gift card! Five gift cards are available, valid at various local retailers.
By March 21st - Raise $321
Support for World Down Syndrome Day & receive a personalized team yard sign!
By March 31st - Raise $1,000
You'll receive 20 personalized team buttons for the Dash!
By April 25th - Raise $2,500
All registered team members, by this date, will get your team name on the back of their Dash shirt!
By May 10th - Raise $3,000
Earn a spot in our upcoming Fashion Show! They'll be styled by Kohls' and featured in a social media post. Limited to 20 spots for individuals with Down syndrome.
By May 18th - AT EVENT
- MOST TEAM MEMBERS –This team wins a special treat on event day!
- TOP 3 FUNDRAISING TEAMS – These teams will receive a reserved picnic table at the event, complete with balloons, a tablecloth and pom-poms!
- TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM – Earns the honor of announcing the official countdown to start the 3.21 Fun Run!
- Pie in the face opportunities when we meet our donation level goals!
- Participants in the Participant' Dash will receive a finisher's medal (in-person event only).
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 Sponsorships
All Local Sponsors receive the following benefits:
- Opportunity for company presence at the event.
- Set up a tent and table on-site, share informational or promotional materials, bring volunteers and cheer on athletes.
- Inclusion of promotional material or product samples in event swag bags (contact us for more info and to confirm event details)
Racer Sponsor - $5,000
- Logo on Event Arch Structure at the Start/Finish line
- Exclusive naming rights for an event station, such as the Kids Zone
- Prominent logo on Playhouse webpage with link to business (1 year)
- Listing in local Press Releases
- Custom Yard Sign displayed along race route at sponsored event
- Logo on Event Publicity (Posters, E-blasts, Social Media posts, etc.)
- Inclusion in Announcements at event
- Acknowledgment at Playhouse on Star Wall
- Logo on event T-Shirt
Sprinter Sponsor - $2,500
- Logo on Event Banner Barricade located at the Start/Finish line
- Listing in local Press Releases
- Custom Yard Sign displayed along race route at sponsored event
- Logo on Event Publicity (Posters, E-blasts, Social Media posts, etc.)
- Name/Logo acknowledgment on Playhouse event webpage
- Inclusion in Announcements at event
- Logo on event T-Shirt
Jogger Sponsor - $1,000
- Event supporter yard sign to display at your home or business
- Logo on Event Publicity (Posters, E-blasts, Social Media posts, etc.)
- Name/Logo acknowledgment on Playhouse event webpage
- Inclusion in Announcements at event
Walker Sponsor - $500
- Event supporter yard sign to display at your home or business
- Logo on Event Publicity (Posters, E-blasts, Social Media posts, etc.)
- Name/Logo acknowledgment on Playhouse event webpage
Thank you to our sponsors!
National Sponsors
