The Funds You Raise Could Take You Somewhere Extraordinary
The more you do during STEPtember and the more funds you raise or give, the more chances you’ll have to win. We’ll randomly pick the winner on October 6, 2026.
It’s our way of saying thank you for moving with us to make the world more inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities.
Pick Your Dream Getaway
If your name is drawn, YOU get to choose from one of three unforgettable vacations
Punta Mita Skies
6 Nights I 4 Guests I 4 Beds I 4 Baths
Soak up the luxury of Mexico’s most exclusive gated resort from a lavish designer condo with a spacious private terrace.
Embrace VIP treatment with daily housekeeping and a chef-prepared breakfast or lunch included daily.
Indulge in exclusive amenities, including a premium Punta Mita Golf Membership and access to four private beach clubs.
Bajan Beauty in Barbados
6 Nights I 5 Guests I 3 Beds I 3 Baths
Bajan beauty beckons with a stay at a beachfront villa on Barbados’ coveted Platinum Coast near Fitts Village.
Spend sun-soaked days between the private plunge pool, tranquil tropical garden, and powder-soft beach just steps away.
Embrace effortless island living with daily cook and housekeeping services included, plus easy access to Holetown’s renowned dining, shopping, and beaches.
St. John Vistas
4 Nights I 5 Guests I 2 Beds I 2 Baths
Bask in the bliss of island life in a hillside hideaway with ocean views in St. John, US Virgin Islands.
Indulge in breathtaking sunset vistas with a private balcony and access to the shared swimming pool.
Discover the island at your fingertips with the beach and restaurants in easy reach, and an array of services to add on.
How to Earn Entries
Every step you take and every dollar you raise helps fund groundbreaking research and technology innovation — and gets you closer to the trip of a lifetime.
Register by July 31 = 10 entries
Returning stepper from 2024 = 1 entry
5-Year All-Stars (have participated 5+ years of STEP) = 5 entries
Comeback Kid (skipped 2024 but back now!) = 1 entry
Complete a Weekly Challenge = 1 entry (There will be four opportunities)
Submit an employer donation match, screenshot, and send to our STEPtember team = Double your entries for the week.
The more you raise by October 2,
the more chances you have to win!
Only your personal fundraising total counts toward your entries — team or organizational totals don’t qualify. Here's how your total raised translates into entries into the Grand Prize Giveaway:
$100 = 1 entry
$250 = 3 entries
$500 = 5 entries
$750 = 8 entries
$1,000 = 10 entries
For every $500 increment after $1,000 you’ll receive 5 entries
When Your Friends Give to You
Your friends don’t need to create a fundraising page to be eligible for the Grand Prize Giveaway. Anyone who donates to your personal fundraising page by October 2 will earn their own entries — and their donation will count toward your fundraising total, too. Here’s how it works:
$250 = 1 entry
$500 = 3 entries
Winner Selection Details
All entries will be tallied, and a winner will be selected at random on October 6, 2026. No purchase necessary. Must be a U.S. resident to be eligible. CPARF staff, Board of Directors, Council of Governors, and their immediate family members are not eligible to win.
