DSNOCC 14th Annual Buddy Walk
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Price Free - $64.60
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 14th Annual Buddy Walk on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in beautiful Jacksonville, Onslow! This vibrant event celebrates acceptance and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome, creating a supportive atmosphere for participants and families alike. Established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society, the Buddy Walk has grown into the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome awareness in the United States and is recognized globally.
Gather your family and friends for a day filled with fun and camaraderie. Every step you take contributes to vital programs and activities for our community members. Whether you're walking a leisurely pace or racing ahead, your participation helps raise awareness and funds for this important cause. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and make a difference—let's walk together towards a brighter future!
Gather your family and friends for a day filled with fun and camaraderie. Every step you take contributes to vital programs and activities for our community members. Whether you're walking a leisurely pace or racing ahead, your participation helps raise awareness and funds for this important cause. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and make a difference—let's walk together towards a brighter future!
Organiser's Description
_"THE BUDDY WALK WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1995 BY THE NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY (NDSS) TO PROMOTE ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME. SINCE THEN THE BUDDY WALK HAS BECOME KNOWN AS THE PREMIER ADVOCACY EVENT FOR DOWN SYNDROME IN THE UNITED STATES. IT IS ALSO THE WORLDS MOST WIDELY RECOGNIZED PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR THE DOWN SYNDROME COMMUNITY." - NDSS_
PLEASE GATHER YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND JOIN US FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL DSNOCC BUDDY WALK! EVERY PARTICIPANT HELPS PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS. COME FUNDRAISE WITH US AT YOUR OWN PACE BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY HAVE FUN WITH LIKEMINDED MEMBERS OF OUR FANTASTIC COMMUNITY.
PLEASE GATHER YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND JOIN US FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL DSNOCC BUDDY WALK! EVERY PARTICIPANT HELPS PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS. COME FUNDRAISE WITH US AT YOUR OWN PACE BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY HAVE FUN WITH LIKEMINDED MEMBERS OF OUR FANTASTIC COMMUNITY.
Races
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Individual DSNOCC Buddy Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Swag Bag & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
This is a one mile walk with our loved ones. -
Family of 4 DSNOCC Buddy Walk
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Swag Bag & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$64.60
This is a one mile walk with our loved ones. -
DSNOCC Member With Down Syndrome
Incl. Swag Bag & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
This event registration is reserved for our members with Down syndrome. Only individuals with Down syndrome should register with this option. -
DSNOCC Virtual Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
This is a virtual event ONLY.
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