Buddy Walk

2022 BUDDY WALK - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH

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. The event, which now is hosted by more than 250 organizations, has become the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome in the United States and the world's most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community.

The annual Buddy Walk® of the Valley is DSAV’s main fundraiser and is the only nationally licensed walk in eastern Ohio and western Pensylvania. Each year, more than 2,500 people attend this symbolic walk that raises money via pledges, sponsors and entrance fees.

Buddy Walk Registration

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE IN DSAV'S 2022 BUDDY WALK® OF THE VALLEY

CREATE YOUR OWN TEAM

Form a team in spring of 2022.
Recruit teammates who collect pledges.
Pick up t-shirts for your team at the DSAV office.
Turn in money to DSAV.

REGISTER FOR BUDDY WALK LANE

Team Captains may register one (1) vehicle to drive into the gated area of Eastwood Field and set up "tailgate style" before the event begins. This will become a gathering point for teams to meet and celebrate with registered friends and families. We encourage teams to bring refreshments, folding tables, chairs or even a 10 x 10 tent!

JOIN A TEAM

Join a team in spring of 2022.
Collect pledges.
Turn in your money to your team captain.
Get your t-shirt from your team captain.

ASK TO BE PLACED ON THE DSAV HOME TEAM.

DSAV has its own team, made up of individuals who don’t have other team placements.
Collect pledges.
Turn in your money to DSAV office.
Pick up your t-shirt at the DSAV office.

SUPPORT BY ATTENDING THE EVENT

Pay $15 entrance fee at the gate.

BE A SPONSOR

Join the businesses and individuals who sponsor this event every year!

HOST A FAMILY ACTIVITY

Club and businesses are invited to host their own free family activity.
Display brochures at table.