"Learn about yourself by learning about others"
Background
The Buddy Walk was developed in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to bring
together a wide range of concerned individuals to reach out to friends, family and co-workers
to promote awareness and inclusion for people with Down syndrome and to raise money for
research and education programs.
The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk in which anyone can participate without special training.
The goal of the Buddy Walk is to promote understanding and acceptance of people with
Down syndrome.
Some facts based on 2007 National NDSS data:
The Buddy Walk was developed in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to bring
together a wide range of concerned individuals to reach out to friends, family and co-workers
to promote awareness and inclusion for people with Down syndrome and to raise money for
research and education programs.
The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk in which anyone can participate without special training.
The goal of the Buddy Walk is to promote understanding and acceptance of people with
Down syndrome.
Some facts based on 2007 National NDSS data:
- The Buddy Walk has grown from 17 walks in 1995 to more than 260 in 2006 across
the country and around the world. - At least 250,000 people are expected to participate in more than 275 Buddy Walks this
year. - Since 1995, more than 1,750,000 people have participated in the Buddy Walk program.
- In 2007, the Buddy Walk raised more than $6.5 million to benefit local programs and
services, as well as national education, research and advocacy initiatives.
Buddy Walk of Bergen County
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