Down Syndrome Buddy Walks take place around the country to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Last year, 285,000 people participated, raising more than $11.2 million to benefit local programs and services as well as the national advocacy initiatives that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome. This year, we invite you to be a part of “Team Signing Time” for this fun, 1-mile walk to celebrate the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. Rachel Coleman will be participating in – and performing at – the following Buddy Walks:
Utah Down Syndrome Foundation Buddy Walk
Saturday, Sept. 10, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
West Riverfront Park, South Jordan, Utah
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
Rachel’s performance starts at 10:30 a.m. followed by the walk.
Go to event page
National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk
Sat, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Great Hill in Central Park, NYC
Registration and activities begin at 11:00 a.m.
Walk begins at 12:20 p.m.
Join Team Signing Time for this event
Go to event page
Fox Cities Wisconsin Down Syndrome Awareness Walk
Pre-walk Event – with Rachel Coleman
Friday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Perry Hall, UW Fox Valley, Menasha
Event starts at 7:00 p.m.
Go to pre-walk event page
Buddy Walk
Sat, Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Riverside Park, Neenah
Registration and check-in starts at 10:30 a.m.
Walk begins at 1:00 p.m. with Signing Time Performance to follow Walk
Join Team Signing Time for this event
Go to event page
Greater Toledo Down Syndrome Association Buddy Walk
Sunday, Oct. 2, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Rocket Hall, University of Toledo
Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia Buddy Walk
Sat., Oct. 15th 8:00am – 2:00pm
8:00am On-site registration
Bull Run Regional Park in Centerville, VA
Go to event page
We are planning a conference for parents with special needs kids and their providers. I am interested in getting more information about your fees and scope of work because we would very much like to have your program involved. We do not have a specific date as yet. Could you please call or email me with more information?
Thank you,
Angela Touseull
317-590-1404
For the Utah buddy walk the times listed on this post are wrong, at least according to one of the actual event coordinators I have been working with to volunteer for the event itself. She has told me that registration (for the walk) starts at 9am, Rachel’s concert is at 10:30 and the actual walk starts after the concert around 11:30. Just thought fans might want to be aware or they could arrive too late!