2009 Buddy Walk On-Line Registration NOW OPEN!
Time to Think Up the Coolest Team Name!
Mark those calendars, dust off the tennis shoes & start your email donations from friends today!
On-line registration is open at: www.firstgiving.com/tampabaybuddywalk
Join the nearly 2,000 friends who will come together on
Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at Largo Central Park.
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, please come and join our Buddy Walk.
The Buddy Walk is the primary funding source for Up With Downs Of Pinellas and supports social programming, financial grants, baby packets for new families, community awareness, political advocacy and so much more. We strive to provide over 800 families access to an extended family with whom to celebrate life with Down syndrome.
Keep An Eye Out
The 2009 BW Brochure at this very moment is being printed, folded, addressed & snail-mailing its way to your home. Please don't hesitate to email at the end of next week if you don't get one or if you would like a few more.
Additionally, if you interested in a poster for your office, rec center or wherever you think we could attract buddies, volunteers, donations..... please contact us 727-462-2274 or at upwithdownsofpinellas@yahoo.com.
FYI - The pre-registration deadline is Oct 5th to be guaranteed a t-shirt (newly designed)!
