The
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’ 17th Annual Buddy Walk &
Family Festival is expected to bring together 4,000 people, including
individuals with Down syndrome, family members and friends. The event aims to
raise both awareness about Down syndrome and critical funds to support our
programs and advocacy work.
Additional
Highlights Include:
Ayla Brown, Country star and American Idol
semi-finalist
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Yeager, world record holding extreme vertical
jumping dog, from Go Team 21
Performance by Wakefield’s Beyond Self Defense’s
Adaptive Self-Defense Class, taught by Sensei Louis DiBicarri
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Dance performance by the Boston Ballet Adaptive
Dance Program
Mr. Vic, Popular Kid’s Music Performer·
Face Painting, Balloon Artists, and Arts &
Crafts
This event is sponsored by Verizon, ITG Canada, Fox25, EchoStor
Technologies, Nestle and the Patrick McLaughlin Memorial Fund, among others
The
Wakefield business community is supporting our efforts:
Two
Wakefield Honey Dew Donut locations (Lowell St. and the new downtown store) are
donating 10 percent of their proceeds to the MDSC on the day of the walk.
Walkers can pick
up “Business Buddy Coupons” at the Registration Booths on walk day. They are
good for select Wakefield business, and courtesy of the Wakefield Area Chamber
of Commerce.
Funds
from the Buddy Walk & Family Festival allow the MDSC to provide a wide
range of support to those directly affected by Down syndrome and advocate
for Down syndrome issues on the local and national level. We support new and expectant families, educate health care
professionals about Down syndrome and how to deliver a diagnosis, provide
social and leadership development for teens and young adults with Down
syndrome, equip educators with best practices and resources, and create and
influence legislation affecting people with Down syndrome.
