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Thank you for your interest in the Buddy Walk® program!  Each year, over 250,000 people participate in a Buddy Walk in their local community.  This section of the Buddy Walk website was designed with you in mind.  Here you can find a Walk near you to participate in or volunteer your time, get answers to the most frequently asked questions and learn more about the New York City Buddy Walk and the Times Square Video contest.  We look forward to seeing you at a Buddy Walk this year!

 

FIND A WALK BY STATE

To locate a Walk in your state, click on the map below.

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INTERNATIONAL WALKS

Click on the globe icon to view all international Buddy Walks.

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VOLUNTEER

Because most Buddy Walk events are organized on the local level, involving a small region of a state, or just a few small towns, the involvement of volunteers is critical to the event's success.  Click here to read more.

 

FAQ's

For answers to the some of the most frequently asked questions about Buddy Walk, Click here.

 

NYC BUDDY WALK

The 15th Annual New York City Buddy Walk® will be taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2009 on the Great Hill in Central Park, which is located at 106th Street and Central Park West.  This year, we anticipate the New York City Buddy Walk will attract at least 4,000 participants from the tri-state area and across the country.  Individuals with Down syndrome, familes and friends walk a one-mile course and then enjoy games and music to promote the inclusion and awareness of Down syndrome.  Click here to read more.