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Events
SMILE hosts weekly, monthly, and annual activities for people with Down syndrome and/or other special needs, their family members and our community at large.
This year S.M.I.L.E. is happy to announce we have been invited to join the Walking for Dreams event in Evansville! This is set to possibly be our biggest fundraising opportunity!! You can help SMILE in this event by following the link to our registration and fundraising page! Walking for Dreams promises to be one of our biggest fundraising events to date! By clicking on our donations page you can learn more on how you can help us!!
2023 S.M.I.L.E. ON DOWN SYNDROME SMILE MILE
SMILE MILE AT-A-GLANCE
October | 07 | 2023
Time
- 9:00 AM Registration
- 10:00 AM Opening ceremony activities begin
- 12:00 PM Event concludes
Location
Vanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 East Boonville-New Harmony Road, Evansville, IN 47725
What:
- A 1-mile walk through the grounds of the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center
- Live entertainment
- Fun activities for children and self-advocates
- Vendor tables provided by event partners and sponsors
- Food Trucks
- Craft Exhibits
Why:
- To celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October
- To promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome
- To raise $100,000 that will fund S.M.I.L.E. on Down Syndrome programs serving hundreds of families in the Tri-state
How:
- Raise funds through corporate sponsorship and partners
- Encourage and challenge walkers and teams to fundraise
Who:
- All ages are welcome: children, young adults with Down syndrome, family members, friends, politicians, healthcare professionals, business leaders, high school and college students, fraternities, sororities, corporate teams and other community members.
- Expected attendance of 3,000 people