Buddy Walk - October 4, 2008
The Buddy Walk was developed by the National
Down Syndrome Society in 1995
to bring together a wide range of concerned individuals to reach out to
friends, family, and co-workers to promote awareness and inclusion for
people with Down Syndrome and to raise funds for local and national
education, research, and advocacy programs. This is the Second Annual Buddy
Walk Festival for the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society.
Where:
Forsyth Park in downtown Savannah,
Georgia
When:
During the month of October, National
Down Syndrome Awareness Month, more than 300 Buddy
Walks will occur, throughout the United States.
The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society
Buddy Walk Festival will be held Saturday, October
4, 2008.
We will have rides, food, games, and music
for the whole family. Registration begins at 8:30 AM.
The cost of registration
is $12.00 per person. The Walk starts at 10:30 AM. The Festival lasts
until 2:00 PM.
Who:
Children, young adults, and adults with
Down Syndrome, family members, friends, healthcare professionals,
corporate teams, and members of
the community - bring a wagon, a stroller, and your dog.
All are welcome!
Why:
The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk in which anyone can participate
without special training. After the walk, you and your
family will enjoy
entertainment for everyone including face painting, carnival
games, blow up slides, music, and more!
Forms:
You may download and print the Buddy
Walk Registration Form, and the
Donation Collection Form (for non-walkers). These forms
are Adobe PDF documents.
Contact Information:
For more information or if you would
like to register to walk, please call John or Candy Bogardus
@ (912) 728-8505 or
(912) 663-8573
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