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 25th, 2025, in Jacksonville, Onslow! This uplifting event is part of a nationwide effort to promote acceptance and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome. Established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society, the Buddy Walk has grown into a premier advocacy event in the United States and is recognized worldwide for raising awareness about the Down syndrome community.
Gather your family and friends for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and community spirit. Participants can walk at their own pace while fundraising to support vital programs and activities for our members. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a positive impact. Join us as we celebrate diversity and advocate for a brighter future together!
Gather your family and friends for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and community spirit. Participants can walk at their own pace while fundraising to support vital programs and activities for our members. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a positive impact. Join us as we celebrate diversity and advocate for a brighter future together!
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 14TH 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 14TH 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
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Family of 4 DSNOCC Buddy Walk
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Swag Bag & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$64.60
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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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