Event: DSSRI Down Syndrome Awareness Walk & Family Fun Festival

• The DSSRI Down Syndrome Awareness Walk & Family Fun Festival is more than just a walk; it’s a celebration of the extraordinary individuals with Down syndrome who inspire us every day. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year and helps fund local advocacy, education, and life changing programs for local families across Rhode Island. 
• For information on the event or to make a donation see the website. 
• NHSDA members  do not need to register to attend with CDDS. 

Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 (rain or shine)
Time: 10am - 2pm See your time and role assignment below
Location: Belmont Park, 54 1st Ave, Warwick, RI 02888 (right off Elmwood Ave)
What to Wear: Red CDDS t-shirt (worn at full length, no waist out), CDDS warmup jacket, black high waist leggings, sneakers. Hair slick middle part low ponytail, performance rhinestone earrings, some makeup and any extra sparkle and shine you want to add :)

• If you don't have a warmup jacket reply to this email by Monday 10/5 and we will bring one for you to borrow.
• Characters arrive in costume, unless raining bring in garment bag and change in tent upon arrival. Full stage makeup (eyelashes, red lipstick), rhinestone earrings, hair in a Ballet bun or character specific hair,  Ballet pink tights or character specific color, camisole, appropriate shoes, no colored nail polish or other jewelry.
• Keep an eye on the weather and bring raincoat/umbrella/rainboots/warmer jacket /layers as needed. Dancers are responsible for keeping themselves dry and warm.

Parents Drop Off/Pick Up:

• Drop off 10am at Dance Squad tent. Board members arrive 9:45am to Registration Table.
• Pickup dancer at the the Dance Squad tent at 12pm or 1:45pm. We don't know exactly when the event will end so we ask that you be there for 1:45pm.
• See map below

Phones/Photos:

• Phones should not be out or used during the event. Leave with parent or keep off and zipped in your warmup jacket. Phones are only for meeting your parent at pickup. Be present and engaging at the event.
• Photos/videos are only to be taken by CDDS or event staff.
• Be ready to smile, interact with kids, families, take lots of photos.  Remember, you are representing the Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio and could be in LOTS of pics.  Pose properly, smile big, make sure your makeup is on point :)

Role & Shift Assignments See below for role descriptions

• This event can count as community service hours however long your shift assignment.

Buddy Walk	10am-12pm	12-2pm	Role
Sienna Amato	X		Activity Tent Leader
Jadalyne Casiano	X	X	Activity Tent Leader
Kyra Barr	X	X	Activity & Dance Party Ambassador
Lily Ashton	X	X	Activity & Dance Party Ambassador
Evelyn Marote		X	Activity & Dance Party Ambassador
Gabriela Paulino		X	Activity & Dance Party Ambassador
Sophia Braga	X	X	Costume- Elsa
Carly Dollarhide	X		Costume- Mouse Queen
Andraya Crum	X	X	Costume- Sugar Plum
Chloe Wilcox	X		Dance Party & Award Leader
Madelyn Amitrano	X	X	Dance Party & Award Leader
Nina Mitchell	X	X	Dance Party & Award Leader
Carly Cate Iacobucci	X	X	Dance Party Performer
Mackenzie Amitrano	X	X	Dance Party Performer
Eleanor Schrag	X	X	Dance Party Performer
Dayla Maurelli		X	Dance Party Performer
Reese Deroxas	X	X	Event Rover
Chloe Bouchard		X	Event Rover
Gabriela Guzman	X	X	Route Cheerleader
Adriannys Henriquez	X	X	Route Cheerleader
Gia Iacobucci	X	X	Route Cheerleader
Bella Ashton	X	X	Route Cheerleader
Jenna Alarie		X	Route Cheerleader
Lilliana Dacier	X		Walk Spirit Leader
Cece Ray	X		Walk Spirit Leader
Natalia Lanowy	X	X	Walk Spirit Leader
Daniella Braga	X	X	Walk Spirit Leader
Priya Levasseur		X	Walk Spirit Leader
Demi Maurelli		X	Walk Spirit Leader

Role Description

Role	Description
Walk Spirit Leader	Pass out DSSRI party flair before walk; walk route and encourage walkers
Route Cheerleader	Line route with poms and cheer on walkers
Activity Tent Leader	Pass out party flair, then assist with coloring, obstacle course & games
Dance Party & Award Leader	Pass out medals + lead dance party
Character	Anna, Elsa, Rockette, etc.
Activity & Dance Party Assistant	Activity tent + encourage participation in dance party
Dance Party Performer	Participate/perform during dance party
Event Rover	Move throughout the event checking in with each station, helping address needs as they come up, and encouraging volunteers to stay engaged and confident in their roles.