THE 2009 PUGET SOUND BUDDY WALK^® AT A GLANCE

 

 

What:

The 13^th Annual Puget Sound Buddy Walk^®, a stroll around the Seattle Center grounds that anyone can do, and a family centered celebration

The Buddy Walk^® was started by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 and has grown to over 225 walks worldwide today

Why:

To promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and to celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. 

To raise funds to support the advocacy, educational, and social activities of our non-profit, the Down Syndrome Community and the national education and research programs of the National Down Syndrome Society.

When:

On Sunday, October 4, 2009

1 to 4 PM

Where:

Seattle Center

Fisher Rooftop Plaza

Who:

Children, young adults and adults with Down syndrome, and all those whose lives have been touched by someone with Down syndrome

Musical entertainment, a raffle with great prizes, speakers, food, face-painting, crafts, fishing for prizes, balloon artist, clowns and more………………….

 Photography, art, and jewelry created by talented artists with Down syndrome in the Puget Sound area will be on display and available for purchase.

 For more information and to donate online please visit

www.pugetsoundbuddywalk.com  or http://downsyndromecommunity.org/BuddyWalk.htm

 Contact: info@pugetsoundbuddywalk.com