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CSRA Buddy Walk
The CSRA Buddy Walk is a collaborative effort between Upside of Downs of Aiken and Upside of Downs, Inc. (Augusta) to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month and to promote acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in the CSRA.
Nationally, the fist Buddy Walk was held in 1995, there were 17 walks that year.
In 2017 the Buddy Walk had 330,000 participants raising more than $14.2 million dollars in more than 250 events across the country and around the world. Money raised supports local programs and services as well as national advocacy initiatives that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome. In 2013 the Buddy Walk was again ranked in the top 30 fundraising events nationwide for: money raised, number of events, and number of participants.
Locally, the first CSRA Buddy Walk was held in Aiken, SC in October 2008 in conjunction with Family Connection of SC. In 2009 Knology sponsored the first Buddy Walk in Augusta. In 2010 Upside of Downs of Aiken and Upside of Downs, Inc. (Augusta) began a collaborative relationship with the CSRA Buddy Walk. Walks alternate years being held in Aiken and Augusta. Money raised at the Buddy Walk is split evenly between the two organizations, with a portion of the proceeds sent to the National Down Syndrome Society.
We invite anyone who wants to show their support of individual with Down syndrome to join us at our Buddy Walk.
Nationally, the fist Buddy Walk was held in 1995, there were 17 walks that year.
In 2017 the Buddy Walk had 330,000 participants raising more than $14.2 million dollars in more than 250 events across the country and around the world. Money raised supports local programs and services as well as national advocacy initiatives that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome. In 2013 the Buddy Walk was again ranked in the top 30 fundraising events nationwide for: money raised, number of events, and number of participants.
Locally, the first CSRA Buddy Walk was held in Aiken, SC in October 2008 in conjunction with Family Connection of SC. In 2009 Knology sponsored the first Buddy Walk in Augusta. In 2010 Upside of Downs of Aiken and Upside of Downs, Inc. (Augusta) began a collaborative relationship with the CSRA Buddy Walk. Walks alternate years being held in Aiken and Augusta. Money raised at the Buddy Walk is split evenly between the two organizations, with a portion of the proceeds sent to the National Down Syndrome Society.
We invite anyone who wants to show their support of individual with Down syndrome to join us at our Buddy Walk.