TheBuddy Walk®is a fun and rewarding opportunity to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, your participation and generosity is greatly appreciated!
TheBuddy Walk®was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down syndrome and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Anyone can be a buddy!


 
The Buddy Walk 2018 will mark the 15th year of Buddy Walk® in Whatcom County! The event is a highlight for the Down syndrome Outreach community, bringing together members, friends and family to walk and celebrate with each other. The annual Buddy Walk® in Whatcom County has grown over the years from a grass-roots event with a handful of families to a ‘full-on’ celebration with live music, activities, games and the 1-mile walk through Bellingham’s downtown streets. This year, food trucks will be at the event for participants to purchase lunch.  Last year, over 450 community members participated! DsO reaches over 90 individuals & families in our community with direct support and services, accessing support meetings, receiving information and education through our lending library, and connecting and networking with other parents. We receive limited funding for these direct services and rely on donations and sponsorship through the year to hold the Buddy Walk and other events. DsO is an exceptional program of support, inclusion and acceptance that is truly unique.
Registrations that were received and paid in full by September 14th are guaranteed a T-shirt, lower registration price, and are eligible for early T-shirt pick up between October 3 – 5 (10am – 2pm). Want to skip registration lines at the event? Come pick up your shirt and you are ready to go! To print a paper copy, clickHERE. To easily register online and start your fundraising page for the event, you can go tohttps://give.classy.org/2018whatcomcountybuddywalk