World Down Syndrome Day Fitness Challenge

Welcome to Stella's Solemates World Down Syndrome Day Fitness Challenge 2022!

 

The virtual fitness challenge will be held on March 21st in honor of World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). If you can’t run, walk, or ride on that day don’t worry we will still count your fitness time and you'll receive the fitness challenge package. The greatest part of a virtual fitness challenge is that you can support our cause from anywhere in the world! No matter where you live, you can participate in World Down Syndrome Day. So hop on your treadmill or hit the road, grab your family, neighbors, co-workers, church family, friends, friends of friends and set a goal to get active for WDSD! 

 

Not sure what type of challenge you're ready for, participate in a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, or ride E.g. Peloton, treadmill, outdoor biking! These are suggested activities, please participate in any fitness activity you enjoy as all results will be included as part of the challenge. For instance if you really love yoga and have a class scheduled get your downward dog on and submit your time!

 

The fitness challenge package will include the following: 
1. Virtual Bib download with participant number
2. Special edition WDSD Fitness Challenge T-Shirt
3. Participant medal
All Proceeds will go directly to Stella's Solemates, INC which benefits Down Syndrome Indiana.

 

To guarantee your fitness challenge package items are delivered before March 21st you must be signed up by Feb 8, 2022. All signups after that will still receive a package but it cannot be guaranteed to arrive by March 21st (especially if requesting shipping due to current delays)

 

Please share your pictures of the race with the #WDSDFitnessChallenge, #StellasSolemates, or #WDSD hashtag(s) on social media. We can’t wait to see people from all over the world participate in honor of World Down Syndrome Day.

 

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What is World Down Syndrome Day you ask?

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) , 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. For additional information head to their website, World Down Syndrome Day.

 

Why we should all celebrate World Down syndrome day you ask?

World Down Syndrome Day helps educate the public on what Down Syndrome is and how to encourage those with Down Syndrome to participate in daily activities so they can live a full life and play a vital role in their community. The accomplishments and contributions of people with Down Syndrome are often overlooked.