Welcome

The Buddy Walk was developed in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society of America Buddy Walk to bring together a wide range of individuals concerned with Down syndrome. The Buddy Walk is an opportunity to reach out to friends, family and co-workers 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 fourteen years, the Buddy Walk® program has grown from 17 walks to more than 280 in 2009 in America and around the world. Around 250,000 people participated in a Buddy Walk®! They raised $10.5 million to benefit national education, research and advocacy initiatives, as well as local programs. These funds enable NDSS and local groups to offer services that support and enhance the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Buddy Walk is a wonderful, heart-warming event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome.