The 7th Annual CIDSO Buddy Walk will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2011.
Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, come and join the Buddy Walk! The one-mile walk will be held at Carden Park in Normal (by Prairieland Elementary). Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. The walk will be held at 10:00 a.m. Food, entertainment, and a raffle drawing will add to the fun.
It only takes a few minutes to Register or create your Online Fundraising Page:
- Click the green Start Fundraising button at the top of this page.
- Select the 2011 Buddy Walk, Click Register, and follow the prompts.
- Personalize the text and the photo on your Online Fundraising Page to express your passions and your purpose.
- Send the link out to your friends, family, colleagues - anyone you think will help you reach your goal.
- If you need assistance, contact support@firstgiving.com or Robyn Wenzel at robynwenzel@hotmail.com or 309-452-9178.
If you do not wish to create a fundraising page, but would still like to make a donation, click the "Donate" button on the right side of the page. Thank you for your support!
The Buddy Walk® was dev by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. The Buddy Walk has grown from 17 walks in 1995 to nearly 300 walks planned for 2011 worldwide. In 2010, more than $11.2 million was raised nationwide to benefit local programs and services, as well as the national advocacy and public awareness initiatives of NDSS that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome.
Ninety percent of your generous contributions will remain in the local area, helping CIDSO fund Enrichment, Grant, Scholarship and Literacy programs, as well as parent packets, events and awareness.