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The Times Square Video will be shown on the MTV plasma screen beginning at 10:15 AM and will be re-played at approximately 10:35 AM. We will gather to watch the video at the pedestrian mall on Broadway between 44th and 45th Streets.
Bus Transportation to Central Park
At 11:00 NDSS buses will be available to transport everyone from Times Square to the New York City Buddy Walk site at The Great Hill in Central Park. Participants should meet the buses on 43rd Street between 6th Avenue & Broadway. Participants can also ride a subway or taxi to the Buddy Walk site.
Buses will return participants to Times Square at 2:45 and 3:00 p.m.
To reserve seats for you and your family, please send an e-mail to rswitalski@ndss.org and indicate the number of seats required.
Registration
Registration begins at 11:00 AM at The Great Hill in Central Park and will remain open throughout the day. The entrance to The Great Hill is at 106th Street and Central Park West and is accessible by wheelchair and stroller. To register on-line for the Buddy Walk, click here.
There will be designated registration areas for Team registration, Pre-registered individuals and On-site registration. Each participant or a representative from a team will need to check-in in order to receive food and t-shirt coupons.
Opening Ceremony
All New York City Buddy Walk participants will gather around the main stage at 12:00 PM to salute the amazing individuals, teams and sponsors that have raised money and awareness in support of individuals with Down syndrome.
Check back periodically to see who will be in attendance at the Opening Ceremony
The Buddy Walk
This is what it is all about! Walk the one mile course in Central Park to celebrate the many abilities and accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome and promote inclusion and acceptance. All individuals with Down syndrome and children under 13 will receive a participation medal.
Fun in the Park
Carnival games and food, face painting, Brad Hennefer’s Golf For Life clinic, parachute games with KEEN New York and other activities will be available free of charge.
Visit the Exhibitor’s Marketplace to pick up free samples and to learn more about our sponsors and partners. Bring along a picnic lunch and find a cozy patch of grass where you and your team can spread out and enjoy the afternoon.
Live entertainment will take place on the main stage all day. The 2010 featured act is Signing Time with Rachel Coleman.
Hotel Accommodations
National Down Syndrome Society does not have a hotel partner for this event, so it is our recommendation that you book your trip to New York City as early as possible. Popular websites with lodging options in New York City are below.
http://www.nyc.com/
http://www.hotels.com/
http://www.kayak.com/hotels
http://www.expedia.com
For a list of suggested hotels near the Buddy Walk, please click here.
Buddy Walk Challenge
By taking the Buddy Walk Challenge, a Walker pledges to raise $1,000 or more to support the education, research and advocacy programs of the National Down Syndrome Society.
All Challengers will have their name featured on our web site and in the NDSS e-newsletter as well as on the Challenger Sign at the walk.
Click here to sign up to take the Buddy Walk Challenge. Good luck, Challengers!
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