2023 DSAR Fall Festival and Buddy Walk
Join us for a fun day of food, games, play and lots of smiles! Together we can brighten the future of individuals with Down syndrome.
$16,799Raised of $15,000
Our Mission
The Down Syndrome Association of Roanoke (DSAR) provides advocacy and recreational activities for individuals with Down syndrome as well as educational opportunities and support for their families, caregivers and the professionals who provide medical, therapeutic, and instructional services.
Event Information
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Event starts at 11am, Kid Fun Run starts at 1:30pm with the Buddy Walk starting at 3pm.
DSAR Fall Festival and Buddy Walk located at:
3216 Mt Pleasant Blvd, Roanoke, VA 24014
Join us
Please join us for the 2023 DSAR Fall Festival and Buddy Walk on October 14th, 2023 at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School Track Field! Event starts at 11am, Kid Fun Run starts at 1:30pm with the Buddy Walk starting at 3pm.
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 The Down Syndrome Association of Roanoke.
The Down Syndrome Association of Roanoke, VA is made up of families, friends, professionals, and individuals with Down syndrome in Southwestern Virginia.
Membership in our organization is free. We publish a newsletter, provide new parent packets for families, and host social and educational gatherings. We hope you will feel welcome in our group. Let us know how we can help you.
Register For the Buddy Walk in 3 Steps
1. Sign Up
Click on the "Register" button above to get started. Click "Create a Team" if you're starting from scratch. You will create your personal page and/or team page during the registration process, and you can update it any time through your login.
Once your team is created, others may join it by clicking the "Register" button, then "Join a Team" and choosing the team from the list. From there, team members can create their individual fundraising profiles and goals, which will roll-up to the team level.
Note: if you are enrolling multiple people, each unique registration will require a unique email address. We know this is an inconvenience, and our vendor is working on improving this for our events in the future.
2. Create Your Online Fundraising Page
After you register, customize your personal fundraising page by editing default text, uploading personalized pictures and changing the colors of your page. All edits can be completed by clicking the "Edit Page" link on your person or team page. You can make changes to your page as many times as you’d like.
3. Spread the Word
Once your personal fundraising page has been set up, you can send emails to your friends and family by clicking "Share" then "Share via Email or Text". The emails will provide a direct link to your personal page where your friends and family can make a donation on your behalf. We've even written some sample emails to help get you started!
Can't Attend?
If you are unable to attend the Buddy Walk, you can simply make a charitable donation to help support the Buddy Walk by clicking on the "Donate" button.
Donations
