2022 DSAHV Buddy Walk
Join us for the 2022 Buddy Walk® on October 1st, 2022!
$20,770Raised of $30,000
Join us for the 2022 DSAHV Buddy Walk® on Saturday, October 1st, 2022!
Since 1995, the Buddy Walk® has been the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome in the United States. It is also the world’s most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community. The Buddy Walk® attracts thousands of participants from coast to coast each year.
A day of inspiration and celebration, the walk brings together the Down syndrome community all while raising funds to support the mission of NDSS, the leading human rights organization for people with Down syndrome. NDSS envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations and become valued members of welcoming communities. Join us and help make this vision a reality.
Event Details
Time: 11am-3pm
Location:
Dutchess Stadium
1500 NY-9D
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Registration is now open!
Sign your team up today by clicking the REGISTER button! Once you have registered, you'll be able to create and customize your team's fundraising page and invite your friends and family to donate to your team and join you! Getting started is as simple as 1, 2, 3...
1. Sign Up
Click on the REGISTER button to register online and select your desired registration level(s). All participants are required to accept the terms and conditions of the waiver before completing the registration form.
2. Create Your Online Fundraising Page
After you register, customize your personal fundraising page by setting your fundraising goal, sharing your story and reason for walking, uploading pictures and changing colors of your page. You can even create a Facebook fundraiser directly from your fundraising page! As you invite people to join your team, they'll be able to create their own individual fundraising pages that will roll up to your team page.
3. Spread the Word!
Once you've personalized your fundraising page, it's time to get the word out and ask your circle to donate and join your team! You can share your team's page with your network via personalized emails inviting them to support you. Don't forget to get social! We highly recommend posting updates on your personal page as a fun and simple way to share your story with your donors and get your network involved!
Need help fundraising? We're here to coach your team to success each step of the way! After you register, be on the lookout for fundraising resources coming your way and don't hesitate to reach out to the NDSS Buddy Walk Team at for personalized support.
Celebrate with us!!!
Every Dollar Makes a Difference
Support Advocacy
The NDSS Advocacy & Public Policy team supports the mission of NDSS by advocating for federal, state and local policies that positively impact people with Down syndrome across the country.
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