Manasota BUDS 2025 Buddy Walk
Mark your calendars for Manasota BUDS' 23rd Annual Buddy Walk. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 25th in 2025 at Bayside Community Church in Lakewood Ranch.
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2025 Buddy Walk
Join us Saturday, October 25, 2025, for the 23rd Annual Buddy Walk — the Gulf Coast’s largest celebration of Down syndrome awareness!
Support Manasota BUDS by donating, sponsoring, or walking with a team. Every dollar raised stays local, directly funding programs, services, and scholarships for over 300 families across the Florida Gulf Coast.
Founded by the National Down Syndrome Society, the Buddy Walk is our biggest fundraiser of the year — and your participation makes all the difference.
Thank you for helping us bring UP Down syndrome!
Buddy Walk Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Location: Bayside Community Church - LWR Campus
Address: 15800 FL-64, Bradenton, FL 34212
Registration Opens: 9:00AM
Buddy Walk: 11:00AM to 11:30AM
Festival Concludes: 1:00PM
Get Ready for the Buddy Walk in 3 Steps
1. Register Your Group!
Click on the "Register To Walk" button above to get started. Select the appropriate ticket for your group size to add it to your cart. Be prepared to enter t-shirt sizes for your party. There is a separate free ticket for individuals with Down syndrome you'll be able to add to your cart before checking out.
Registration is $25 per person and includes a t-shirt
Registration is FREE for individuals with Down syndrome and includes a free t-shirt
Each group ticket comes with an optional fundraising page your family can use to collect donations for your Buddy Walk team. If more than one member of your party would like a fundraising page, then please purchase a singular ticket for those individuals.
2. Customize Your Fundraising Page
After you register, you'll receive a confirmation email for your order. If you chose to fundraise, you'll receive a second email with a link to your fundraising page and team page. We encourage you to customize your family's page with a unique message and photos to share your story.
3. Spread the Word
We hope you invite your friends and family to sign up and join us on event day! The more, the merrier. Another way they can support you is by donating to your family's fundraising page. Share your page with them to collect donations and see how much your Buddy Walk team can raise!
Can't join us on event day?
You can still make a difference for our organization and help us reach our goal! Simply make a charitable donation to help support Manasota BUDS by clicking on the "Donate" button.
Need Help?
For additional assistance, please email info@manasotabuds.org and we will connect with you very quickly.
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