2010 Buddy Walk®* Information
The Down Syndrome Association of Tallahassee (DSAT) will host our community’s 5th Annual Buddy Walk on Saturday, September 11 in SouthWood Town Center. The Walk, which is a celebration of people with Down syndrome, promotes the acceptance and inclusion of all people with Down syndrome. The event also raises money to increase awareness and education for local families, caregivers, medical and educational professionals in the big bend area.
The money raised will allow DSAT to provide immediate information and assistance to new families, offer assistance to families during times of crisis, expand our lending library, fund educational scholarships and conference registrations and host interactive events for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Funds are raised through corporate sponsorships, individual and team walkers, and through public or private donations.
For more information about the Walk or how to get involved contact the Buddy Walk Chairperson at (850) 545.8552 or email buddywalk@dsatallahassee.org
To pre-register, visit
http://buddywalk.kintera.org/dsatallahassee
Downloadable Form: Registration Form
To make a donation, visit
http://buddywalk.kintera.org/dsatallahassee or by mail a check to DSAT at 2910 Kerry Forest Parkway, D4-212 Tallahassee, FL 32309
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*The Buddy Walk® was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. The Buddy Walk has grown from 17 walks in 1995 to nearly 300 walks planned for 2010 worldwide. In 2009, more than $9.5 million was raised nationwide to benefit local programs and services, as well as the national advocacy and public awareness initiatives of NDSS that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome.