Auckland Down Syndrome Association's 6th Annual Buddy Walk

The Buddy Walk was developed in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society of America to bring together individuals concerned with Down syndrome.

Buddy Walk is an opportunity to reach out to friends, family, co-workers and schools to promote awareness and inclusion for people with Down syndrome, while trying to raise money.

It is a short walk in which anyone can participate without special training. Over the past sixteen years, the Buddy Walk program has grown from 17 walks to nearly 300 expected in 2011 across America and around the world. Last year alone, 285,000 people participated in a Buddy Walk! They raised more than $11.2 million to benefit local programs and services.

The goal of Buddy Walk is to celebrate individuals and families living with Down syndrome. 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 the fun. Registration starts at 9.00 am and the actual walk starts at 10.00 am.

For more details contact Christel van Baalen on (09) 636 0351 or 021 1362537 or clo@adsa.org.nz.

For more information on Buddy Walk please go to: www.buddywalknz.org

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