http://www.wvdsa.com/Buddy Walk®
The Buddy Walk® was established by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October.
WVDSA has sponsored a Buddy Walk® since 2002 at the beautiful Riverfront Park in Salem. We enjoy the views of the Willamette River and all the park has to offer including Salem’s Riverfront Carousel and the adjacent play area. We host information booths about our group, Down syndrome awareness, and the NDSS. There are games and activities for children, self-advocate speakers, and the walk around Riverfront Park. Lunch is served to all attending….it’s one of the highlights of the year for our group!
Saturday, September 26, 2009Buddy Walk at Riverfront Park in Salem, Oregon
Registration at the park will start at 10:00am; we encourage online registration to expedite the process. There is a $5.00 per person fee ($20.00 maximum per family).
Visit http://www.wvdsa.com/ for REGISTRATION
Some additional information regarding the Buddy Walk®:
The Buddy Walk® has three primary goals:
To promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome;
To raise funds locally and nationally for education, research and advocacy programs; and
To enhance the position of the Down syndrome community, enabling us to positively influence local and national policy and practice.
The Buddy Walk® has grown from 17 walks in 1995 to more than 275 in 2008 across the country and around the world.
At least 250,000 people are expected to participate in more than 275 Buddy Walks® this year.
Since 1995, more than 2,000,000 people have participated in the Buddy Walk® program.
Last year alone, the Buddy Walk® raised more than $10.5 million to benefit local programs and services, as well as national education, research and advocacy initiatives.
The Buddy Walk® program is supported at the national level by the National Down Syndrome Society. Local Buddy Walks® are organized by NDSS Affiliates, parent support groups, schools, and other interested organizations and individuals.
Most Buddy Walks® take place from September through November to recognize Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October.
John C. McGinley, who plays Dr. Perry Cox in the hit NBC show "Scrubs," is the 2009 National Buddy Walk® Spokesman. Mr. McGinley is both an accomplished actor and the proud father of Max who has Down syndrome.
Anyone who wants to support acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome can participate in the Buddy Walk®.
The Buddy Walk® was established by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October.
WVDSA has sponsored a Buddy Walk® since 2002 at the beautiful Riverfront Park in Salem. We enjoy the views of the Willamette River and all the park has to offer including Salem’s Riverfront Carousel and the adjacent play area. We host information booths about our group, Down syndrome awareness, and the NDSS. There are games and activities for children, self-advocate speakers, and the walk around Riverfront Park. Lunch is served to all attending….it’s one of the highlights of the year for our group!
Saturday, September 26, 2009Buddy Walk at Riverfront Park in Salem, Oregon
Registration at the park will start at 10:00am; we encourage online registration to expedite the process. There is a $5.00 per person fee ($20.00 maximum per family).Visit http://www.wvdsa.com/ for REGISTRATION
Some additional information regarding the Buddy Walk®:
The Buddy Walk® has three primary goals:
To promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome;
To raise funds locally and nationally for education, research and advocacy programs; and
To enhance the position of the Down syndrome community, enabling us to positively influence local and national policy and practice.
The Buddy Walk® has grown from 17 walks in 1995 to more than 275 in 2008 across the country and around the world.
At least 250,000 people are expected to participate in more than 275 Buddy Walks® this year.
Since 1995, more than 2,000,000 people have participated in the Buddy Walk® program.
Last year alone, the Buddy Walk® raised more than $10.5 million to benefit local programs and services, as well as national education, research and advocacy initiatives.
The Buddy Walk® program is supported at the national level by the National Down Syndrome Society. Local Buddy Walks® are organized by NDSS Affiliates, parent support groups, schools, and other interested organizations and individuals.
Most Buddy Walks® take place from September through November to recognize Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October.
John C. McGinley, who plays Dr. Perry Cox in the hit NBC show "Scrubs," is the 2009 National Buddy Walk® Spokesman. Mr. McGinley is both an accomplished actor and the proud father of Max who has Down syndrome.
Anyone who wants to support acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome can participate in the Buddy Walk®.
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