Buddy Walk 2009

Buddy Walk 2009

Buddy Walk 2009

Buddy Walk 2009

Buddy Walk 2009

Buddy Walk 2009

Buddy Walk 2009

Buddy Walk 2009

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Every year, National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) reminds the world in a big way about the gifts that people with Down syndrome bring to their communities through a special video presentation on the 40-foot NBC Astrovision screen in the heart of the Times Square.

This special event is made possible by the generosity of the Panasonic, which donates 40 minutes of airtime on its world-famous screen for the NDSS broadcast. The showing takes place each year on the morning of the New York City Buddy Walk and is one of the highlights of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

NDSS receives thousands of photo submissions for the Times Square Video Contest. Because the Buddy Walk promotes acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome, the winning photographs feature children, teens and adults with Down syndrome working, playing and learning with friends and family.

To view the 2006 Times Square Video, click on one of the links below:
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Sixth Annual
Sonoma County
Buddy Walk
September 25, 2010


The Sonoma County Down Syndrome Support group will host its Sixth Annual Buddy Walk at Howarth Memorial Park in Santa Rosa September 25, 2010 from9am-2pm, rain or shine. We will have non profits sharing information, a talent show, a BBQ lunch, and a raffle of wonderful prizes.

Come out and join the fun!

  • Buddy Walk Sponsor Form
  • Map to Howarth Memorial Park
    Directions to Howarth Park (Gazebo Picnic Area)
    630 Summerfield Road • Santa Rosa • California
    From Hwy 101 • Take Hwy 12 East exit toward Sonoma • Cross through Farmer's Lane Intersection (You are now on Hoen Ave. – proceed 1.5 miles) • Left on Summerfield Road – 3/4 mile • Right into Howarth Park entrance • Follow road to parking near picnic area. If lower lot is full, exit lot and circle back to main entrance on Summerfield Road. Drive up park road to the upper parking lot and cross your fingers. Parking is available on the street if necessary!
  • Volunteers :: Work four hour shifts and pay $7.00 for a day of fun and community involvement from 7:30-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 25 at Howarth Park Gazebo, Santa Rosa, CA.

Contact the Buddy Walk Committee for more information about how you can be a part of this special day.

Chairperson: Diane Hobaugh, dihobaugh@sbcglobal.net (707) 537-8001

Publicity: Gloria Huerta, gloriaphuerta@yahoo.com (707) 319-1135

Registration: Reina Salinas, salinas95492@yahoo.com

Volunteers: Maria Geary, gearyhouse@att.net

Motorcycle Run: Alex Perez, dominick3997@yahoo.com

These businesses were the major sponsors of Buddy Walk. To print, click on the image.
Buddy Walk 2007 Sponsors

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