 | Buddy Walk Event |
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  |  The Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO) will host it's 6th Annual Buddy Walk on Sunday, September 30, 2007 at Crew Stadium.
Individuals with Down syndrome, families and friends walk a one-mile course beginning at 11:00 a.m. and then enjoy "Fun at the Stadium". This includes music with Arnett Howard, animals from the Columbus Zoo, superheroes, face painters, balloon artists and clowns. This year, we anticipate the Buddy Walk to attract over 2500 participants from across Central Ohio and hope to reach our fundraising goal of $200,000. More importantly, we hope that all participants will help to spread the message that individuals with Down syndrome possess a wide range of abilities and are active participants in the community.
The Buddy Walk was established by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) in 1995 to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and to raise funds for education, research and advocacy programs. In 2005 alone, the Buddy Walk raised more than $5.5 million nationwide. This year over 250,000 people are expected to participate in more than 260 walks across the country. It is the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome.
Posters and brochures are available for distribution by contacting the office. For more information, call the DSACO office at 614-342-5757 or email office@dsaco.net. |
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