Buddy Walk in Tallahassee

Please join us as we walk in the Buddy Walk October 8, 2011.  We will be joining up with other teams to bring awareness to Down syndrome in Tallahassee, Florida.  The festivities start at 9 am and end at 12 noon.  The link here will take you to our page.  Amy Reaves has gotten our team registered.  We are using the same name we had from last year--Titletown Tots.  We are also proud to add the Down syndrome Association of South Georgia behind our name!  It is our hope that we will be able to get our own Buddy Walk started in this area next year.  In the meantime, we would love for all of you to come and join us in celebrating our beautiful T21 kids. 

When you register, you will sign up all the people who are walking with you individually.  You can register multiple at once.  You just add all the individual names to the team when you register.  Each person registered will receive a Buddy Walk shirt as part of their registration fee.  The information below explains the Buddy Walk. 

About The Buddy Walk

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.
Over the past sixteen years, the Buddy Walk program has grown from 17 walks to nearly 300 expected in 2011 across the country and around the world. Last year alone, 285,000 people participated in a Buddy Walk! They raised more than $11.2 million to benefit local programs and services as well as the national advocacy initiatives that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome.
The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk in which anyone can participate without special training. It is a wonderful, heart-warming 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!

Event Information

Event Info: Event Location: <>Southwood Town Center Need directions? Click here for a map Event Schedule: <> Walk will take place at the Southwood Town Center at 3196 Merchants Row Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32311-3327. 10/8/2011 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CHECK-IN & ON-SITE REGISTRATION - There will be designated check-in areas for teams and individuals who pre-registered (deadline to pre-register and be guaranteed a T-shirt is September 23, 2011). On-site registration will be available for walkers that choose to register on the day of the event. The registration fee will be $15 and a limited number of T-shirts will be available. 10/8/2011 9:00 am - 11:00 am CELEBRATION IN TOWN CENTER – Join us for a fun morning filled with games, a dunking booth, bounce houses, music and more! You will have a chance to meet our sponsors as well providers of valuable resources. Additional festivities will be posted as they are confirmed. 10/8/2011 9:00 am - 12:00 pm THE BUDDY WALK - Following a brief presentation and group warm-up activity, the Buddy Walk will begin at 11:00 a.m. This fun walk around the lake is approximately one mile. 10/8/2011 Fees: <> Participant: $12.00 Register as an Individual participant if you plan to attend the Buddy Walk, either walking alone, with a family or on a team. **NOTE** Each individual registered by September 23, 2011 will be guaranteed a Buddy Walk t-shirt in their size. On-site registration will be $15. T-shirts will be available in limited quantities for onsite registration. Self-Advocate: No Fees Register as a Self-Advocate(person with Down syndrome) if you plan to attend the Buddy Walk, either walking alone, with a family or on a team. **NOTE** Each individual registered by September 23, 2011 will be guaranteed a Buddy Walk t-shirt in their size. T-shirts will be available in limited quantities for onsite registration. Virtual Walker: No Fees Want to be a part of the Buddy Walk but can't make it on October 8th? Sign up as a Virtual Walker and support the Buddy Walk, even if you can't spend the day with us. A Virtual Walker sets up a personal Fundraising page and collects donations for the Down Syndrome Association of Tallahassee 2011 Buddy Walk. Virtual Walkers will not appear on registration lists at the event. If you can't join us, but would like to make a donation, the team page is here.  We would love to have you make a donation in honor of our loved ones.  Thank you for all your support.  We couldn't do it without you!