Buddy Walk® 2011

To see the 2010 Houston Buddy Walk photos, courtesy of Jennifer Garza Photography: http://2010buddywalkhouston.shutterfly.com/


On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Down Syndrome Association of Houston, we would like to thank you for making the 2010 Houston Buddy Walk an amazing success!

It is now time to get ready for our 2011 Houston Buddy Walk!
We are preparing many new and exciting things for this year’s event to make it even more unforgettable! Come and walk with us to help promote Houston's awareness about Down syndrome.

The Buddy Walk® was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 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. It has grown from 17 walks to nearly 300 expected in 2011 across the country and around the world. Last year alone, 285,000 people participated in a Buddy Walk! They raised 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.

The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk in which anyone can participate without special training. It is a wonderful, heart-warming event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, come and join a Buddy Walk in your local community!

The walk is held annually and your participation in the walk will have a large impact in Houston and surrounding cities, as well as make a difference in the lives of people with Down syndrome. The Buddy Walk® vision is to create an environment in which individuals with Down syndrome are welcomed with fairness, enthusiasm and encouragement.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
December 3rd, 2011
8am to 12pm

NEW VENUE ~ Minute Maid Park – Diamond Lot

We will continue to have FREE REGISTRATION!
We are also looking for new members to join our 2011 BW committee, if you are interested please e-mail me at buddywalk@dsah.org

Let’s continue to make our Houston Buddy Walk the biggest Down syndrome
celebration in Texas!

Alejandra Lima
2011 Buddy Walk Director