Signature Event

The Phoenix Zoo

 

The Down Syndrome Network of Arizona will host it’s 10th annual spring fundraising event – LIGHTS, CAMERA, AUCTION for Down Syndrome – on April 5, 2025 at the Phoenix Zoo. 

The purpose of the event is to:

  • Recognize, honor and celebrate individuals and organizations that are making a difference in the Down syndrome community in Arizona
  • Inspire others in the community to back our mission of education, advocacy and support for all those touched by Down syndrome
  • Serve as financial support that fuels DSNetwork to execute critical initiatives and solutions for the local Down syndrome community

Pick out a Roaring 20’s flapper dress or jazz suit and join the fun festivities filled with cocktails, dinner, dancing, entertainment, casino royale games, raffles and more. Please note that this event is for adults 18 and up. All the proceeds support the comprehensive services of DSNetwork for thousands children and adults in Arizona with Down syndrome and their families.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

Purchase tickets before March 1st!

One ticket $195 ($221 after Feb 28)

Two tickets $385 ($421 after Feb 28)

Table (seats 10) $1821 ($1921 after Feb 28)

Individuals with Down syndrome are complimentary with purchased tickets.

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Nomination Form – Spark of Awesome Award

Spark of Awesome Category Descriptions 

 See our Raffle Rules here.

Spark of Awesome

Honorees

Every year, DSNetwork pays tribute to an outstanding group of honorees for their contributions made in our community toward the betterment of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

The Event Selection Committee uses the following guidelines when evaluating nominations:

  • DSNetwork Awards recognize those people who have contributed time and talent for the betterment of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
  • DSNetwork Board Members, employees of DSNetwork and any of these individual’s immediate family members are not eligible to be nominated for an award.
  • Nominations will be evaluated with considerable attention given to the beneficiaries of the nominee’s activities and the impact those activities have had.
  • Challenges the nominee has faced and how they overcame them.
  • Submit a Nomination by FEB 14
  • View the 2024 and 2023 outstanding group of honorees for contributions made is our community toward the betterment of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Spark of Awesome Category Descriptions 

View the 2024 Gala Program & Award Winners

View the 2023 Gala Program & Award Winners