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Join the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO) for our annual Buddy Walk on Saturday, September 25th, at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. The Buddy Walk was created by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) in 1995 to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance & inclusion of people with Down syndrome. The Buddy Walk has grown from 17 walks in 1995 to nearly 300 walks planned for 2010 worldwide. In 2009, more than $9.5 million was raised nationwide to benefit local programs & services , as well as the national advocacy initiatives that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome. It is also one of the main fundraising events for the DSACO.
The DSACO is a not for profit organization. Our mission is “to raise awareness about Down syndrome in our community, and to provide a resource for support & education to families of children with Down syndrome.” A portion of the monies raised will be sent to NDSS to support research, education & advocacy initiatives at the national level. The majority of the monies will stay here in the central Oklahoma area to fund the various activities & programs supported by DSACO.
On Saturday, September 25th, we will walk one lap around the block outside the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark (located at Reno Avenue and Mickey Mantle Drive). The fun begins at 11:00 a.m. and goes until 3:00 p.m. with the walk beginning at 1:00 p.m. There will be food, drinks, moon bounces, door prizes, games, music, & many more activities. Parking is free at the Coca-cola event center just east of the ballpark (just tell the attendant you are with the Buddy Walk).
We invite you to join online fundraising & create a Family Team. Family members, friends, & co-workers are forming teams to walk, raise money & celebrate people with Down syndrome. We've made it simple for you to raise funds quickly & easily for the Down Syndrome Assoc. of Central Oklahoma.
Getting started is easy
It only takes a few minutes to register and create your Online Fundraising Page:
- Click the Get Started button
- Personalize the text and the photo on your Online Fundraising Page to express your team and your purpose.
- Send the link out to your friends, family, colleagues - anyone you think will help you reach your goal.
Be sure to visit our website at www.dsaco.org and click on the Buddy Walk symbol to find out more about the Buddy Walk!
