Down Syndrome Outreach & Buddy Walk
"An extra chromosome you
see, where you were born with two, I was blessed with three."
"Hearts of Gold - Down Syndrome Outreach"
1st Saturday of each month from 3:00 - 4:30 pm
at the Burlington Library, 82O East Washington Avenue, Burlington, WA 98233
Everyone welcome! If you have a family member with Down Syndrome, we would love to have you join us.
Our goal is to provide a forum where parents and family members can meet together, spend time learning from and sharing with one another, as well as find support in each other's wisdom and strength.
Do you have an idea for how we can increase education and awareness of Down syndrome in our region? We're also looking for another Coordinator. Are you interested? Let us know. Send us a quick e-mail or give us a call. We would love to have your input.
at the Burlington Library, 82O East Washington Avenue, Burlington, WA 98233
Everyone welcome! If you have a family member with Down Syndrome, we would love to have you join us.
Our goal is to provide a forum where parents and family members can meet together, spend time learning from and sharing with one another, as well as find support in each other's wisdom and strength.
Do you have an idea for how we can increase education and awareness of Down syndrome in our region? We're also looking for another Coordinator. Are you interested? Let us know. Send us a quick e-mail or give us a call. We would love to have your input.
Buddy Walk
The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Today, the Buddy Walk program is supported nationally by NDSS and organized at the local level by parent support groups, schools and other organizations and individuals.
Over the past fifteen years, the Buddy Walk program has grown from 17 walks to more than 300 expected in 2010 across the country and around the world. Last year alone, 250,000 people participated in a Buddy Walk! They raised more than $9.5 million to benefit local programs and services as well as the national advocacy initiatives that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome.
The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk in which anyone can participate without special training. It is a wonderful, heart-warming event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, come and join a Buddy Walk in your local community!
The Skagit County Buddy Walk is held on the second Saturday of October in Bakerview Park, Mount Vernon, WA from 11 am - 2 pm.
If you would like to serve on the Organizing Committee or make a donation, please contact us. We would greatly appreciate your contributions of time, service and/or financial resources.
Over the past fifteen years, the Buddy Walk program has grown from 17 walks to more than 300 expected in 2010 across the country and around the world. Last year alone, 250,000 people participated in a Buddy Walk! They raised more than $9.5 million to benefit local programs and services as well as the national advocacy initiatives that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome.
The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk in which anyone can participate without special training. It is a wonderful, heart-warming event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, come and join a Buddy Walk in your local community!
The Skagit County Buddy Walk is held on the second Saturday of October in Bakerview Park, Mount Vernon, WA from 11 am - 2 pm.
If you would like to serve on the Organizing Committee or make a donation, please contact us. We would greatly appreciate your contributions of time, service and/or financial resources.
 | 6th Annual Skagit County Buddy Walk
Saturday, October 13, 2012 · 11:00am - 2:00pm Bakerview Park Fir @ 30th Streets Mount Vernon, Washington Join us for a 1.25 mile awareness walk to promote acceptance of people with Down syndrome. Event includes: live entertainment from Jon Dalgarn's Out of the Ashes band, Ronald McDonald show, community resources, family-friendly activities, and fantastic raffle prizes. Registration includes t-shirt and BBQ lunch. Preregistration recommended. For more information visit: www.skagitp2p.org |
