San Diego Buddy Walk Buddy Walk BOO-Nanza
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 Down Syndrome Association of San Diego is proud to host this family-friendly event that welcomes everyone. Funds raised will support San Diego individuals with Down syndrome and their families by improving quality of life, promoting independence, and helping navigate complex education and disability services.
2025 Down Syndrome Buddy Walk
Activities will include music and dancing, games, crafts, tricky treats and more! And of course we'll stroll around the field along beautiful Mission Bay. Don't forget to wear your favorite Halloween costume!
Oct 26, 2025
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Preble Field at NTC Park - Liberty Station
2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA, US, 92106
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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 refreshments, a resource fair, Boo Lab multisensory experience, games and entertainment, plus music & dancing (of course)!
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!
Our Past Buddy Walk Photos
