Designer Genes of North Dakota

08/17/2026

It's time for our third Team Captain Incentive, and trust us, you REALLY DO NOT want to miss this one!

Team Captains who have their Walk Star poster(s) submitted by August 28th will be entered into a drawing for a family photo session by the one and only Taylar Dawn Photography!

To make it happen, submit your Walk Star information using this link (https://bit.ly/walkstar2026) and get ready to strike a pose!

We're excited to see your Walk Star poster submissions and can't wait to announce the winner! 🎉

08/14/2026

It's August, which means it's time to head back to school!🍎

We compiled a list of resources that can help prepare you and your loved one for another great year. From checklists to "About Me" pages, we got something for every age-level!

Check it out by heading to our website!
https://www.designergenesnd.com/back-to-school

08/13/2026

Our second Team Captain incentive closes tomorrow! ✨

The winner will receive a branded Swenson, Hagen, and Co. Yeti cooler filled with Designer Genes merch that can be used to spread awareness with your team for our Walk for Down Syndrome - check out the cool hats that will be included!

How to Enter:
Every team with at least 25 registered members or donors on our walk website will be entered into the Team Captain Incentive Drawing.

Walk Website:
www.designergenesnd.com/2026walk

A special thank you to Swenson, Hagen, and Co. for donating the amazing Yeti cooler!

08/12/2026

Have you assembled your team for this year's Walk yet?

Gather your coworkers, friends, family, and anyone you know to create a team for the 23rd Annual Walk for Down syndrome! If you and your team have 25 team members/donors by Friday, your team will be entered into a drawing for some cool swag and a cooler provided by Swenson, Hagen & Co. Engineering!

It's as easy as registering online (https://charity.pledgeit.org/BuildBelonging) and telling all your friends to join in on the fun! Every step build belonging! 💙💛

08/12/2026

We’re so grateful to have been part of the MSA United Way Day of Caring! 💙

It was an incredible day of community, connection, and giving back. We’re thankful for our team of volunteers with The Jamar Company Industrial Contractors, Inc. who volunteered their time and helped us get ready for our Walk for Down syndrome!

Together, we can make our community stronger and more inclusive! 💛

08/11/2026

Thank you to Prairie Public for inviting Designer Genes of North Dakota to be part of Main Street. During the interview, we discussed why connection, education, advocacy, and belonging matter.

We're grateful for opportunities like this to share the stories of our community and help more people learn about the resources available across North Dakota.

Take a listen here:
https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/main-street/2026-08-03/supporting-families-with-down-syndrome-the-stories-that-stay-with-us

08/10/2026

08/07/2026

We are just 10 days away from our Annual Family Picnic! We are looking forward to spending the afternoon together enjoying fun activities and even better company.

This is a friendly reminder to our Designer Genes families to register and get ready for an afternoon of connection, laughter, and fun. We hope to see you there! 💙💛

For registration information, please reach out to the Designer Genes office.

08/06/2026

Can you believe that July is already in the rearview window? It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating the start of summer and now the school year is almost here!

Thank you to everyone that participated in our Christmas tree giveaway. If you are one of our lucky winners, we will be sending out emails today with all the details on how to claim your prize, so be sure to keep an eye on your inbox! 🎉 🎄

08/05/2026

Every step tells a story. 💙⭐

Our Walk Star posters celebrate the incredible individuals walking with us at the Walk for Down Syndrome and are a part of our Designer Genes of ND family. Each poster shines a light on a unique journey, raising awareness, celebrating achievements, and reminding us why every step matters.

Walk Star poster submissions are due September 4th, so make sure to submit you Walk Star soon! Team captains who submit their Walk Stars before August 28th will be entered into the incentive drawing for a Family Photo Session by Taylar Dawn Photography!