26th Annual Buddy Walk
Hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem
$81,635Raised of $100,000
Educate | Advocate | Celebrate
The DSAGWS Buddy Walk and Family Fun Day is the primary fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem (DSAGWS). In addition to raising funds and awareness, it's a great place to meet other families and learn about the rewards of having a child with Down syndrome.
Each year our attendance has grown and we’re expecting over 1,500 people this year to participate in this family friendly event which includes food, entertainment, carnival games, educational information, talent show, music and more.
Each registrant gets a FREE Buddy Walk t-shirt! Register before October 1st to guarantee your shirt size.
Register or donate today!
Registering for the Buddy Walk is easy!
Sign Up to Join a Team, Create a Team or Walk Individually! All participants attending the walk must be registered. Click on the Register button above to sign up yourself and any family or friends that will be joining you.
Each team member is encouraged fundraise but its not required! In order to JOIN an existing team, you must opt-in to fundraise.
Fundraising directly benefits the DSA of GWS and goes towards amazing programs, More importantly, the Buddy Walk is about spreading awareness on October 12th by walking with their team!
Customize Your Team Fundraising Page
You'll be prompted to create a team page or join a team during registration. We recommend customizing your personal fundraising page by editing the message and adding a unique photo. You can do this anytime and as many times as you like by clicking "Edit Page" while logged in.
Build Your Team!
Start with your core family and friends. Who can you always count on? Think about your closest, friends, family and co-workers and start there. Encourage those people to also invite their closest friends and family.
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.
Team Captains Pro Tip- Encourage each of your teammates to share your posts, emails and texts and recruit at least one other person onto your team!
If you are unable to attend the Buddy Walk, you can still support us by making a charitable donation to help support the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem by clicking on the Donate button at the top of the page.
Donations
610 Total Walkers Registered!
Your Gift Today
Your donation will make a difference in our Down Syndrome community by providing:
- Resource Gift Bags and Folders for families with an individual with Down syndrome
- Resources for our DSA Resource Center
- Support for our Tea & Tots and Teen Time social groups and our existing groups Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome (D.A.D.S.) and Ladies Night Out.
- Scholarships for families and adults with Down syndrome
- Family social gatherings and our summer cookout/holiday gathering
- Educational programs for our community
- Programs that support and promote greater inclusion
- Additional DSA Speaking Tour participants
- Next Chapter Book Club – an adult literacy program
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