Saturday, October 6, 2012

Buddy Walk

For people whose lives are touched by Down syndrome, the Buddy Walk is THE event.  It’s a giant party to celebrate people with Down syndrome and to increase awareness of Down syndrome.  Our local chapter put on a great walk, and it was truly heart warming to see so many people there.  We had so much fun, ate lots of good food, and had a great time getting to know other people from around the area.

Just look at all those people!  And there were at least that many not in the picture.

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The balance beam was a big hit with everyone.

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Big Blue!!!

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Face painting.

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Loving the petting zoo.  Until Rachel got nipped on the knuckle by the tiny little dog (not in the picture).

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Daniel LOVES the gymnastics rings!!  Definitely his favorite part of gymnastics every week.

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Perhaps a little hesitant about the slide.

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Rachel loved it though!

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Photo-op with the women’s soccer team from the University.

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Daniel couldn’t take his eyes off the beautiful blonde behind his right shoulder!

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Star Wars dudes.

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Lovin’ the swing!

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Squeezin’ in a little work-out.  Mom’s keys are the ultimate motivator.

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If you’ve never attended a Buddy Walk, I would encourage you to put it on your list of things to do.  They’re held yearly – usually during Sept. or Oct.  Do it for Daniel.  Do it for Down syndrome. 

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