DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®

DSNOCC 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk® Race Information

<p style="line-height:1.1"><span style="font-size:12pt">The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Since then, the Buddy Walk® has become the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome in the United States and the world’s most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.1"><span style="font-size:12pt">Join the Down Syndrome Network of Onslow and Carteret Counties (DSNOCC) as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®!</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.1"><span style="font-size:12pt">This special milestone event brings together families, friends, educators, businesses, and community members to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and promote a more inclusive world.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.1"><span style="font-size:12pt">Whether you walk, donate, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps support DSNOCC programs that empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families through:</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.1"><span style="font-size:12pt">• Advocacy and inclusive education</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">• Family support and connection</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">• Community awareness and outreach</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">• Resources for individuals across the lifespan</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.1"><span style="font-size:12pt">Our Buddy Walk® is not about speed — it&#39;s about belonging, acceptance, and community. Walk at your own pace, celebrate our amazing families, and help us continue building a more inclusive future.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.1"><span style="font-size:12pt">&#x1f389; Celebrate 15 years of inclusion with us!</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.1"><span style="font-size:12pt">Gather your friends, start a team, fundraise for a cause you believe in, and join us for a day filled with:</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.1"><span style="font-size:12pt">• Community celebration</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">• Music and entertainment</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">• Vendors and family activities</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">• Team fundraising</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">• A powerful walk for inclusion</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.1"><span style="font-size:12pt">Schools, businesses, churches, and community organizations are encouraged to create teams and walk with us!</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">If your group would like to participate or start a team, we would love to connect with you. Please reach out to us to learn how you can get involved.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.1"><span style="font-size:12pt">Together, we are proving that inclusion isn’t just an idea — it’s a way of life.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1.1"><span style="font-size:12pt">&#x1f499;&#x1f49b;</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt">Down Syndrome Network of Onslow &amp; Carteret Counties</span></p>