BEAUMONT, Texas — The 8th annual Beaumont Buddy Walk returns to the Beaumont Event Center Great Lawn this fall to help raise awareness and funds for programs that benefit people with Down syndrome and their families.
The Buddy Walk welcomes people of all ages and abilities to walk to the tunes of DJ Mark Fiorenza this Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9 a.m.
The walk will feature a “PossAbilities” showcase that will display the many talents and accomplishments of those with Down syndrome.
“It’s a huge party in honor of Down syndrome awareness,” said event co-chair Sarah Hardin.
Participants can win prizes for the top fundraising teams, play in bounce houses and enjoy other children’s activities.
Last year, the Beaumont Buddy Walk raised more than $100,000 to benefit services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Southeast Texas.
The goals of the event are to "promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and to positively influence local and national policy and practice."
The Arc of Greater Beaumont full release…
The 8th Annual Beaumont Buddy Walk® will take place at The Beaumont Event Center Great Lawn on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 9:00 am. The 2019 Buddy Walk Committee encourages Southeast Texans to attend the event to raise awareness and funds for programs that benefit people with Down syndrome and their families.
The Buddy Walk® welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. The goals of the event is to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and to positively influence local and national policy and practice. Last year alone, The Beaumont Buddy Walk® raised more than $100,000 to benefit national advocacy initiatives and The Arc of Greater Beaumont programs and services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families within Southeast Texas.
The Beaumont Buddy Walk® will feature a PossAbilities display that showcases walkers with Down syndrome’s talents and accomplishments. The event will also feature prizes for top fundraising teams, bounce houses and other children’s activities, and DJ Mark Fiorenza. “It’s a huge party in honor of Down syndrome awareness” said event co-chair Sarah Hardin. To learn more, visit www.arcofbmt.org, or contact Teri Hawthorne at The Arc of Greater Beaumont.
About The Arc of Greater Beaumont.
The Arc of Greater Beaumont is dedicated to creating endless possibilities for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families within Southeast Texas. The Arc of Greater Beaumont is an affiliate of The Arc of Texas and The Arc of the United States.
About NDSS
The National Down Syndrome Society is a nonprofit organization committed to being the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. To learn more about NDSS, visit www.ndss.org.
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