8th Annual Walkin in Memphis Celebration for WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Friday, Mar 21, 2025 6pm - 10pm
Location
Renasant Convention Center
255 North Main St
Details
Walkin’ in Memphis, an awareness walk for Down syndrome celebrating WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY, will kick off its eighth annual fundraiser event at 5am on March 21st to raise $21,000 with Josh Greer walking 21 miles across Memphis, starting at the Memphis/Arkansas Bridge. He covers 21 historical places during the walk which ends with a finale celebration at the Renasant Convention Center located in downtown Memphis. The celebration is open to the public and is a free event. Food and drink are available for purchase, a portion of which will benefit DSAM. There will be a silent auction for bidding, games for kids, and other activities, as well as a silent auction, while viewing the lighting of the Memphis (Hernando/Desoto) Bridge and the Bass Pro Pyramid into the blue and yellow colors representing Down syndrome. The party will be at Renasant Convention Center, 255 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, starting at 6pm. Free underground parking is available for attendees. Please sign up at dsamemphis.org/2025-walkin-in-memphis. Event details and Walkin in Memphis commemorative shirts and other attire at: walkininmemphis.org.
