• Support the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
• Enhance our Web Site to include easier navigation, more resource links, and current information about our latest events
• Provide more educational courses for DSA of NWI persons with Down syndrome
• Obtain a more centralized and larger office space to better meet the needs for all DSA of NWI members

ACTIVITIES
In addition to the walk, we have a great line-up of fun and entertainment from games, to food and even merchandise!
*Subject to change without notice

• Balloon Launch
• Information Booths
• Face Painting
• Bean Bag Tournament
• Free Food & Snacks
• Bake Sale
• Bounce House
• DSA of NWI Merchandise (Coming Soon).

REGISTRATION
Cost per person is $20 for Adults, $10 for Kids 12 and under, FREE for persons with Down Syndrome. Each person pre-regiestered will receive a Buddy Walk Shirt and Event Tag on Registration Day. If you are walking for someone or with a group, make sure that you know the correct group name upon registration. The shirt you will receive during Check-in at the event is red. New this year is an Event Tag so you can show all who you are supporting during the walk! (Both Shirt and Tag pictured). please e-mail a photo of the person you are walking for and the group you are with to NWIDSABW@yahoo.com or mail to:
Down Syndrome Association of Northwest Indiana
ATTN: Megan Snell
2927 Jewett Ave.
Highland, IN. 46322



On the day of the event you may bring chairs, tailgate tents picnic blankets, beach umbrellas, etc. to have a central group meeting place. Create banners or posters to cheer your group on! It is a wonderful way to bring family and friends together for this very special cause.

Download the PDF Buddy Walk Registration Form and mail it in before Sept. 10, 2010
OR click below to register online.



SPONSORS
We would like to invite you to join us as a sponsor for the Buddy Walk. Investment in this event will help support our local organization’s efforts to advocate and educate throughout the year. The Down Syndrome Association of Northwest Indiana has the mission to foster understanding, acceptance and inclusion of persons with Down syndrome giving them the greatest opportunities to realize their aspirations and enjoy independent and productive lives.

Sponsorship Levels & Opportunities (PDF)

VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for volunteers up through the event for support. Whether you are able to bake goodies for the bake sale, gather packets for registration, run a game at the event, hold your own fundraising event, or offer your talents in any other way, YOU are helping make a difference in the lives of people with Down syndrome in your community.
Contact Megan for information: NWIDSABW@yahoo.com