Join Us for the San Diego Buddy Walk Fall Fanfest!
Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. at NTC Park at Liberty Station. Are you a sports fan or a fan of someone with Down syndrome? Come dressed to support your favorite team or sport!
About the Buddy Walk
The Buddy Walk® was founded in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society as the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome in the United States. It's also the world’s most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community. The Buddy Walk® attracts thousands of participants in cities from coast to coast each year.
Locally, the Buddy Walk is held by the Down Syndrome Association of San Diego (DSA). This year's event will be a sports-themed Fan Fest. So bring your team and join us for the fanfare.
Event Details
Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 | 1 to 4 p.m.
2455 Cushing Rd | San Diego, CA 92106
Preble Field, between Dewey and Roosevelt roads (near the cannons)
The sports-oriented theme is FANFEST! How to join the fun:
• Wear a uniform for a team you support or play on
• Create sports-themed t-shirts for your team
• Wear a sports-oriented costume
• Dress for a sport you enjoy or wear a sporty outfit
• Dress for fun as a Buddy Walker
Registration includes lunch (vegetarian option available).
Schedule
Registration: 1:00 PM
Lunch Service: 1:00 to 3:30 PM
Resource Fair: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Opening Ceremony: 2:00 PM
Walk: 2:30 PM
Music, Dancing, Crafts & Activities: 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Event Ends at 4:00 PM
Getting started is as simple as 1, 2, 3 ...
1. Sign Up
Click the REGISTER button above to register online and select your desired registration option(s). All participants are required to accept the terms and conditions of the waiver before completing the registration form.
After adding your first registration, you'll be able to add additional registrations for friends and family before completing your order. The registration fee includes a barbecue lunch, beverage and dessert, craft station, games and music & dancing!
2. Create Your Online Fundraising Page
During registration, you'll be able to create a personal fundraising page. Fundraising is optional but highly encouraged. If you don't want to create a fundraising page, you can select "Opt out of fundraising" when prompted to skip that step.
For those fundraising, we recommend you customize your team page and personal fundraising page by sharing your story and reason for walking on your page's description and adding a personal photo!
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!
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