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Buddy Walk

October 19, 2014

October 14, 2014
DSACT Buddy Walk
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Reunion Ranch
850 CR 255 Georgetown, Tx
Noon - 4:00 pm


The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

Today, the Buddy Walk program is supported nationally by NDSS and organized at the local level by parent support groups, schools and other organizations and individuals.The Buddy Walk is now in its eighteenth year. What started in 1995 as 17 walks has grown to more than 250 walk across the country and around the world. 

The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk in which anyone can participate without special training. It is an inspirational and educational event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, come and join a Buddy Walk in your local community!

DSACT BUDDY WALK: The Buddy Walk is the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas (DSACT) primary fundraising event for the whole year. Through the Buddy Walk, they raise the resources needed to fund the programs they provide.

Each year, the DSACT Buddy Walk gets larger and larger. This year, they are hoping to have over 100 teams, and raise over $200,000 for DSACT.


Register TODAY!!!  Join a team, or form your own team.   Become a Sponsor, or submit a Silent Auction Donation.   There are so many opportunities to help this local organization.

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Schedule for 2014 Buddy Walk are as follows:

12:00pm Registration Begins

12:00-4:00pm Entertainment

12:30-1:30pm Lunch is served

2:00pm Buddy Walk Begins



Entertainment Line-up Includes:
Horse and pony rides
The Warrior Storm Martial Arts Demonstration
The National Anthem
Face Painting and Photo Booth
Carnival Games for people of all ages
The Cheer Station Super Flyers
“The Spirit of Elvis”
Silent Auction
Special Educator Awards Ceremony
HEBuddy
Firetruck visit
Helicopter visit from Travis County STAR Flight
Reunion Ranch Activities: Miniature Golf, Covered Wagon Rides, Pony Rides, Lake with Paddle Boats, Volleyball-Basketball + Softball Court

Click here for a map and directions to the Reunion Ranch, where the Buddy Walk will be held.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact DSACT Staff at 512-323-0808 or by email buddywalk@dsact.com