What is The Buddy Walk?
The National Down Syndrome Society established the Buddy Walk in 1995. Walkers reach out to friends, family & community, promoting awareness & inclusion for people with Down syndrome while raising funds for advocacy programs.
The Buddy Walk is a great opportunity to…
- Raise awareness, acceptance of & advocacy for individuals of all ages with Down syndrome.
- Honor someone with Down syndrome & Build Team Spirit.
- Create a Team Sign for your honoree and build lasting memories.
- Make the Buddy Walk meaningful, memorable & enjoyable. A Team picture will be taken at the Buddy Walk.
- Raise Funds for this worthy cause, organization & clinic
What does PADS do with the Money Raised?
Funds raised at the Buddy Walk stay here in Central Alabama to further the causes of awareness, acceptance of & advocacy for those with Down syndrome, their families, caretakers & community through the programs & activities offered by PADS as well as the funding & support PADS provides to the Adult Down Syndrome Clinic at UAB through the John Mark Stallings Endowed Support Fund.
PADS is a member of National Down Syndrome Society & the National Down Syndrome Congress to signify our unity with National efforts, in support of the National Cause on behalf of more than 350,000 individuals with Down syndrome in America & to support research, education & advocacy initiatives at the national level.
Who Participates?
| Families & Friends | Individuals & Groups | Neighbors | Co-workers |
| Students | Educators | Employers | Professionals |
| Corporations | Anyone…! |
How to Participate?
| Walk | Create a Team | Fundraise | Volunteer |
| Donate $’s, Items, Services | Spread the Word |
To Participate
Individuals Register Now
Register or Donate
Registration Fee: $10
(includes Buddy Walk T-shirt)
What is Down Syndrome?
Who is PADS?
Help spread the word!
Download this PDF for the
Buddy Walk brochure & poster
