8-28-2024 10:15pm

COMMUNITY CELEBRATES PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME

Beth Callahan Editor

CINCINNATI, OH -- On Saturday September 7 at 10 a.m., the Buddy Walk, the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati’s largest fundraising and awareness event of the year, will be happening at Sawyer Point in Cincinnati.

Together, participants celebrate the extraordinary lives of people with Down syndrome and raise much needed funds to provide programs, support, resources, outreach, and advocacy to the community. The walk route is filled with entertainment, inspiration, and fun at every turn. Over 15,000 people are expected to celebrate this year’s Buddy Walk at Sawyer Point!

“We are beyond blessed to have the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati for on-going support, connections, programs, and resources for our family!” – parent of a child with Down syndrome.

In addition to the annual walk, the community can celebrate the spirit of the Buddy Walk year-round at the organization’s "Together for Down Syndrome" mural located at 209 East 12th Street.

The mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati is to empower individuals, educate families, enhance communities and together, celebrate the extraordinary lives of people with Down syndrome. Visit www.dsagc.com for more information on the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati or visit www.BuddyWalkCincy.org for event information.