2008 BUDDY WALK - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2008

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the track at Union High School

 

DIRECT LINKS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR THE FOLLWING:

Online Registration, Brochure, Press Releases, Corporate Sponsorship Information &  Incentive Prizes

 

The Buddy Walk is a multi-city advocacy walk in which people with Down syndrome invite "buddies" to walk with them. Buddies can be anyone from friends to teachers or coworkers to politicians. goal of the Buddy Walk is to celebrate October, National Down Syndrome Awareness month, and promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome .

 

The Buddy Walk includes entertainment, prize give-aways, food and fun activities for the whole family.  The Buddy Walk raised more than $35,000 in 2007 to provide support and services for local families. More than 225,000 people participate nationally each year and more than 1,500 people are expected to participate in the Tulsa Buddy Walk this year.

Registration: Click on the " REGISTRATION" link located below to register online or you may go directly to  www.firstgiving.com/dsat.  You can also download a copy of the brochure by clicking on " BROCHURE" on the link located below or contact DSAT by phone at (918) 724-8574or by email at buddywalk@dsat.org to have a brochure mailed to you.

 

Pledges and Donations: All individuals are encouraged to register and obtain pledges. However, it is not required to attend the Buddy Walk. Walkers can create a web page at www.firstgiving.com/dsat where you can invite friends and family to sponsor you or your "buddy."

 

Corporate Sponsorship:  Please click on the link below to see a full list of the 2008 Buddy Walk Sponors and for sponsorship information.

 

Media:  For articles written about the 2008 Buddy Walk and previous Buddy Walks, please click on the In The News button located on the DSAT Home page. If you would like to view Press Releases regarding the Buddy Walk, please click on "Media Information" in the links section located at the bottom of the page.

 

Information: For additional information contact Erin or Adam Paul by phone at (918) 724-8574or by email at buddywalk@dsat.org