Buddy Walk Spotlight

Thank you for another outstanding Buddy Walk in 2011.

On behalf of the DSA of Delaware thank you for your support and participation in the 2011 Buddy Walk! Your enthusiasm and creativity was overwhelming!  We had more than 2,100 registered walkers representing more than 75 teams making this a record breaking year!  Plus, over $102,000 collected.  

Buddy Walk Challenge

All of our teams put forth an incredible effort to not only raise awareness of Down syndrome, but to also raise money to support the mission of the DSA of Delaware.  Leading this charge was this year’s Buddy Walk Challenge Grand Prize Winner – Team Our Little Man, Jimmy Albensi.  Team Our Little Man raised $12,929.70 for the Buddy Walk and attend the NDSC convention in San Antonio, TX..

Team Spirit Awards

The spirit judges were blown away by the number of banners, signs, decorations and overall energy that filled the track this year.

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 “Overall” Spirit Award: The Triple J Pirates & Our Little Man’s All American Cowboys
Most Creative: Princess Kayla’s Court & Mardi Gras Madness - Team Elizabeth & John Paul Powerhouse 
Most Original: The Collinators “Building Acceptance One Block at a Time”
Most Courageous: Michael’s Monkeys
Most Athletic: Team BCP

The Annual Buddy Walk “Grampy” Memorial Scholarship

The Scholarship granted up to $1800 to attend the 2011 NDSC Annual Convention at JW Marriott Hill Country in San Antonio, Texas, August 5-7. Congratulations to the Cleary Family as the recipients of this award.

Be Involved

Now is also the time to consider joining the 2012 Buddy Walk Committee.  The committee is made up of parents and professionals and meets once a month.  If you would like to get involved or have suggestions on how to improve the event please let me know at buddywalk@dsadelaware.org.  

Check out our Team Home Pages by going to the Buddies and Teams section.

Just as a reminder, teams are permitted to hold any number and type of fundraising events for their team prior to and after the Buddy Walk.  However, only the DSA of Delaware and registered vendors are permitted to auction, raffle or sell items at the Buddy Walk.