Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!  It's that time of year again!  Our SMILE on Down Syndrome support group is having its annual Buddy Walk on October 4.  Once again, we want to invite each of you to join us for the walk and to be one of "Hayden's Buddies."  The number of Hayden's buddies grows each year and Brian and I are very thankful to those of you who have taken the time to walk with us in the past.  (Our team had almost 100 people last year!)  If you think you could make it this year, please let us know.  We would love to have you join us!

For those of you who can't make it to the walk, but would like to make a contribution, you can donate at this site.  Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.  Eighty five percent of all contributions go directly to our group and fifteen percent  goes to the National Down Syndrome Society.  Our group members then use the money to help pay for medical expenses, therapies, equipment and the many other things our children use in their daily lives.  These funds have been very helpful to us in the past. 

If you can't make the walk or contribute, please keep us in your thoughts and prayers on the day of the walk that our goal of raising awareness is met.  The Buddy Walk is about celebrating our children and we are proud of Hayden!

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

We appreciate all your love and support!

The Hershberger Family