Wednesday 3 October 2012
Buddy Walk 2012!
Dear Friends and Family,
This year on November 4th, we will be coming together as family and friends to complete our first ever "Buddy Walk" to raise awareness for Down syndrome. We have an amazing one year old in our lives who deserves ou
About the Buddy Walk:
The Buddy Walk was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to promote awareness of people with Down syndrome.
Buddy Walks are being held simultaneously across Canada in celebration of the National Down Syndrome Awareness Week (November 1st-7th).
This year on November 4th, we will be coming together as family and friends to complete our first ever "Buddy Walk" to raise awareness for Down syndrome. We have an amazing one year old in our lives who deserves ou
r attention and focus, I think you will ALL agree! Connor and our family, rely on the support of many different agencies in the community. They focus on his Physical, Developmental and overall well being. The Down Syndrome Association of York Region, is one of those agencies. They plan activities, support groups, educational opportunities and many more programs designed to assist families. People with Ds deserve our attention, Connor NEEDS our attention and every participant helps to promote the importance of equitable opportunities for them.
So, you are probably wondering...how can I participate? Read on to find out more!!!
How can you help?
- You can join "Team Connor" on Sunday, November 4th and walk with us on our 1 or 2 km trek. Please message me if you are interested.
- You can donate towards our team goal. Donations can be made via email money transfer to lisamurr_1973@hotmail.com. I will send you a confirmation once i receive it. or you can mail a cheque to me directly..pm me for my address.
- You can donate prizing for our raffle event on that day. If you would like to do so please contact me at "lisamurr_1973@hotmail.com"
Our Team Goal:
- To raise $1000 towards this cause
- To support Down syndrome through awareness and raising funds to support ongoing programs that greatly help.
* All funds raised will go to DSAYR and CDSS
* Tax receipts will be provided for donations $10+
So, you are probably wondering...how can I participate? Read on to find out more!!!
How can you help?
- You can join "Team Connor" on Sunday, November 4th and walk with us on our 1 or 2 km trek. Please message me if you are interested.
- You can donate towards our team goal. Donations can be made via email money transfer to lisamurr_1973@hotmail.com. I will send you a confirmation once i receive it. or you can mail a cheque to me directly..pm me for my address.
- You can donate prizing for our raffle event on that day. If you would like to do so please contact me at "lisamurr_1973@hotmail.com"
Our Team Goal:
- To raise $1000 towards this cause
- To support Down syndrome through awareness and raising funds to support ongoing programs that greatly help.
* All funds raised will go to DSAYR and CDSS
* Tax receipts will be provided for donations $10+
About the Buddy Walk:
The Buddy Walk was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to promote awareness of people with Down syndrome.
Buddy Walks are being held simultaneously across Canada in celebration of the National Down Syndrome Awareness Week (November 1st-7th).
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