Buddy walk

The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Today, the Buddy Walk program is supported nationally by NDSS and organized at the local level by parent support groups, schools and other organizations and individuals.

Over the past fifteen years, the Buddy Walk program has grown from 17 walks to more than 300 expected in 2010 across the country and around the world. Last year alone, 250,000 people participated in a Buddy Walk! They raised more than $9.5 million to benefit local programs and services as well as the national advocacy initiatives that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome.

The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk in which anyone can participate without special training. It is a wonderful, heart-warming event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome.
(www.buddywalk.org)

Buddy walk of West Michigan
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Millennium Park, Grand Rapids
Registration 9:30 AM
Walk 10:30 AM
Celebration 11:00AM - 12:30PM

Please consider joining Gabriel's team (Boogabellmo) or donating here

I will post on why our team name is Boogabellmo tomorrow! ;)