9th Annual Walkin’ in Memphis to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

Walkin’ in Memphis, an awareness walk for Down syndrome, will kick off its ninth annual fundraiser event at 5am on March 21st  (World Down Syndrome Day) to raise $21,000 while Josh Greer walks 21 miles across Memphis. The walk starts at the Memphis/Arkansas Bridge and will end at the Renasant Convention Center located in downtown Memphis, with a finale celebration. The celebration is open to the public and is a free event. Attendees will be able to purchase food & drink items, participate in 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.  Event details at walkininmemphis.org.