• Check-in Begins at 10:30am
• Walk Begins at 12:00pm

About The Buddy Walk

The Buddy Walk is a one mile walk in which any one can participate without special training. It 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 2011 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.

The 2012 Buddy Walk funds will:

1. Support the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
2. Enhance our Web Site to include easier navigation, more resource links, and current information about our latest events
3. Provide more educational courses for DSA of NWI persons with Down syndrome
4. Obtain a more centralized and larger office space to better meet the needs for all DSA of NWI members

Activities

In addition to the walk, we have a great line-up of fun and entertainment from games, to food and even merchandise!

*Subject to change without notice

1. Balloon Launch
2. Information Booths
3. Face Painting
4. Free Food & Snacks
5. Bake Sale
6. Bounce House

DSA of NWI Merchandise (Coming Soon)

Registration

Cost per person is $20 for Adults, $10 for Kids 12 and under (pre-registration), Free for persons with Down Syndrome. The cost is $5 more person if you register the day of the event. Each person pre-regiestered will receive a Buddy Walk Shirt and Event Tag on Registration Day. If you are walking for someone or with a group, make sure that you know the correct group name upon registration. The shirt you will receive during Check-in at the event is red. New this year is an Event Tag so you can show all who you are supporting during the walk! (Both Shirt and Tag pictured). please e-mail a photo of the person you are walking for and the group you are with to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or mail to:

Down Syndrome Association of Northwest Indiana
2927 Jewett Ave.
Highland, IN. 46322

On the day of the event you may bring chairs, tailgate tents picnic blankets, beach umbrellas, etc. to have a central group meeting place. Create banners or posters to cheer your group on! It is a wonderful way to bring family and friends together for this very special cause.

Download the PDF Buddy Walk Registration Form and mail it in before Sept. 16, 2012 for pre-registration rates.

OR click below to register online.

Sponsors

We would like to invite you to join us as a sponsor for the Buddy Walk. Investment in this event will help support our local organization.