Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization
22nd Annual Buddy Walk®
October 16, 2016
Presented by G4S
Event: The 22nd Annual Buddy Walk
Date and Time: Sunday October 16, 2016 8:a.m.-1:00 p.m. Check–in is at 8:00 a.m.; opening ceremony at 8:45/ walk start at 9:15 a.m.; all activities open 8:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: John Prince Park, Center Drive Pavilion, 4759 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461.
Registration Information $15.00 through 10/2; $20.00 after 10/2; participants may register day of the walk. Fee includes a t-shirt, walk, continental breakfast, and multiple activities for children. Hot dogs, drinks and additional food will be available for a small donation with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Gold Coast.
Description: The Buddy Walk is a Family Fun Event which includes a one mile walk, free breakfast, bounce houses, petting zoo, rock wall, pony rides, young children’s games, face painting, dunk tank, live entertainment, dj and dancing and a raffle and silent auction. The event raises funds for the Gold Coast Down Syndrome’s educational, social and advocacy programs (serving all of Palm Beach County) and promotes awareness of the capabilities and talents of persons with Down syndrome. The walk attracts 2500 people and in 2015 raised over $175,000.
Contact/Registration Information: Visit http://gcdso.donordrive.com/bw2016/ or contact Anne Dichele at ad.gcdso@bellsouth.net /561.752.3383 for more details.