Update: GCLFEDS is pleased to announce KPRC Channel 2 News Anchor Rachel McNeill as our 2010 Step Up Walk Master of Ceremonies!

Gather your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers as we celebrate those with Down syndrome!

To learn more about the walk , please read over the Step Up Walk Packet

Saturday October 16, 2010, Big League Dreams Sports Park – League City, Texas. The event will be from 9:00am to 12:00 pm

• Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring genetic condition with an incidence of 1 in every 733 births.
  
• There are currently over 400,000 individuals living with Down syndrome in the United States.
• There are approximately 5,000 babies born with Down syndrome each year in the United States. .
• Down syndrome is one of the leading clinical causes of cognitive delay in the world - it is not related to race, nationality, religion or socio-economic status.
• With appropriate support, individuals with Down syndrome can lead fulfilling lives and be contributing members of society.

• Greater Clear Lake Families Exploring Down Syndrome is a non-profit organization which serves the families of children and adults with Down syndrome and interested professionals on the south and east sides of Houston.
• Founded in 2007, GCLFEDS was formed by parents of children with Down syndrome who recognized the need for support and resources on the southeast side of Houston and outlying areas.
• GCLFEDS provides families with support, information and encouragement to help all individuals with Down syndrome achieve their dreams.
• GCLFEDS works to insure individuals with Down syndrome are included in community activities, neighborhood schools and the business community, to benefit both the individual and their community.
• GCLFEDS is a 503 (c)(3) non-profit organization.