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 National Down Syndrome Awareness month, which is October, 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 $28,000 in 2010 to provide support and services for local families. 93% of all money rasied stays at the local level. More than 225,000 people participate nationally each year and more than 5,000 people are expected to participate in the Tulsa Buddy Walk this year.
Please note there is a NEW LOCATION for the Buddy Walk this year (see below for info).
To view a PDF of the power point about the buddy walk shown at the DSAT Meeting on September 15th, click here. This goes over registration information, with step-by-step instructions on how to register, as well as other buddy walk info.
When & Where:
Sunday, October 16, 2011 from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm at Union Public School's Central Park in Tulsa. (62nd & Mingo, Tulsa, 74133.) Central Park is located south of the Union 6/7 Grade Center.
***Please note: No early entry
Online Registration:
Click on the "Register" link above under "Registration" to register online.
Postcard:
The postcard can be downloaded from the contact info page, media page, the registration page, or the forms page. The posters for the walk can also be downloaded there.
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 when you register where you can invite friends and family to sponsor you or your "Buddy."
Corporate Sponsorship:
Interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2011 Buddy Walk? Check out the links at the top of the site for "Sponsors."
Media:
For articles written about the DSAT Buddy Walk (past and present), please click on the media button above. If you would like to view Press Releases regarding the Buddy Walk, they can be viewed at the same location.
Important Dates:
Thursday, Sept. 1 – Buddy Walk fundraising website to go LIVE!!!
www.dsat.org (click on Buddy Walk) or go directly to http://www.firstgiving.com/dsat/dsat-buddy-walk-2011 . Registration Postcard to be mailed.
Thursday, Sept. 15 @ 5:30 pm – Buddy Walk Team Captain Dinner
Location: Kirk of the Hills, prior to DSAT Meeting
(Prefer adults only (if possible), childcare and child meal provided in separate room)
All registered Team Captains will receive an evite from Jamie Harper. YOU MUST RSVP to attend. OT's will be onsite to work with your children at the children's dinner. They will be making Team Posters.
Thursday, Sept. 15 @ 7:00 pm – DSAT Meeting – Buddy Walk Style
Discussion of Buddy Walk and all the new activities, fundraiser sites, etc. Door prizes!
Friday, Sept 16 – Buddy of the Year Award deadline
All nominations for Buddy of the Year must be postmarked by 9/16. Contact tulsabuddywalk@gmail.com to request a nomination form.
Friday, Sept 16 – Buddy Walk Ambassador form deadline
All self-advocates wishing to be a Buddy Walk ambassador need to return form postmarked by 9/16. Contact tulsabuddywalk@gmail.com to request a nomination form.
Sunday, October 9 @ 1:00 pm – Registration Bag/Basket Wrapping prep
Location: TBD
To Volunteer, please contact Jamie Harper at osu_alum@sbcglobal.net
Tuesday, October 11 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm – Kick-Off Party at Bounce U
Location: Bounce U at 91st & Memorial (8922 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa 74133)
FREE event. Kids can jump while you pick up registration bags.
Pick up registration bags, turn-in incentive money and receive incentives prizes.
Tuesday, October 11 – VIB TENT INCENTIVE DEADLINE
To qualify a "VIB" tent, incentive money must be turned in by Tuesday, October 11th. You may turn in additional money up until the walk but no VIB Tent incentive will be awarded after 10/11/11.
Friday, October 14 – Final day for EARLY BIRD registration prices.
After midnight on 10/14/11 registration will no longer be accepted online.
All registrations after 10/14/11, will be required to register the day of the walk.
Early Bird Prices (before 10/14)
Walker w/ DS No Charge
Individual Walker $10
Family Walker $25
Day Of Prices (10/16/11)
Walker w/ DS No Charge
Individual Walker $15
Family Walker $35
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