Vermont Business Magazine The 7th Annual Champlain Valley Buddy Walk will take place at Burlington's Battery Park on Sunday, October 9, starting at noon. More than 200 people are expected to attend the event, which is one of over 250 Walks across the country this fall to raise awareness and funds for programs that benefit people with Down syndrome and their families. It’s a wonderful, heartwarming event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. This year’s Walk is made possible with the generous support of the People's United Bank Foundation. WCAX-TV news anchor Keith McGilvery will once again emcee the event.
The Champlain Valley Buddy Walk will begin with a Welcome and Opening Remarks at noon followed by the Walk at 1 pm. The route will go through the downtown business district and up Church Street before returning to the park by 2 pm. Those who have a family member with Down syndrome or who know a person with Down syndrome or want simply to support their friends and neighbors are welcome to join the Buddy Walk.
Registration costs are $8 if prepaid online ($10 for day-of registration) per person ages 10 and over, with $40 maximum per family. Buddy Walk tee-shirts are available to early registrants. Refreshments will be provided by Ben & Jerry’s, Starbucks, Burlington Bagel Bakery, Shaws and Vermont Business Magazine.
To register, CLICK HERE.
"What we hope participants will take away from this is that people with Down syndrome don't have special needs, they have the same needs as everyone else,” says Champlain Valley Down Syndrome Group President Lisa DeNatale. “We all need a good education, to have access to good health care, to get a meaningful job, and to make life-long friends."
The Champlain Valley Down Syndrome Group was founded in March 2010. The group’s mission is to provide information, resources and support to individuals with Down syndrome and their families, and to promote awareness and inclusion in our communities of people with Down syndrome to help them achieve their full potential.
For more information, contact Tim McQuiston at (802) 355-4206. To learn more about the Buddy Walk, visit www.facebook.com/ChamplainValleyDownSyndromeGroup
Local participants will join nearly 300,000 Americans across the country that are expected to walk this fall in support of Down syndrome awareness.
Bring your friends. Bring your neighbors. Bring your dog (leashed). We hope to see you there!
Online Buddy Walk Registration Is OPEN
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-champlain-valley-buddy-walk-tickets-27114994679
OR http://cvdsg.org/buddy-walk-2016/
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