Manitoba Down Syndrome Society - Westman

Proudly Presents

3rd Annual Buddy Walk

September 25, 2011

East End Community Center, 405 Park Street
Brandon, MB

The Buddy Walk is a fun filled afternoon for the whole family and friends that helps raise awareness of people with Down syndrome. No matter what your age, all you have to do is put on your walking shoes and have some fun!  By participating in this 3rd Annual walk, you are giving people with Down syndrome in the Westman area a chance for a brighter tomorrow.

Won't you help make a difference?

Registration
Register by completing the Sponsor Registration form. There is no registration fee charged to participate in the Buddy Walk. We do, however, ask that you consider collecting pledges or make a donation.

You can complete the Sponsor Registration form on-line and then print it or print it and fill it out by hand. Please scan and email it to buddwalk@wcgwave.ca or mail it to Buddy Walk, 8 Kerr Place, Brandon, MB  R7A 6P6.

Download the Sponsor Registration form

Pre-Walk Activities - 10:00am
Registration open - sign in, hand in pledges, receive door prize ticket. Family entertainment: Inflatable bouncers, cartoon mascots, games, music, Star FM street team.

Walk Activities -11:00am to 1:00pm
Path through Rideau Park is followed. Walk begins immediately after warm-up (strollers, wagons, etc. welcome). Complimentary Hot Dog lunch, cake and beverages available after the walk; prizes awarded

Pledges
Line up your pledges and collect the pledges before the walk.  Make any cheques payable to: Manitoba Down Syndrome Society.  Tax receipts issued for pledges of $20.00 or more (unless specifically requested). Consider writing & handing in one cheque to cover all cash you receive. Total the "Total Pledged" column and bring the sponsor sheet, along with pledge money, with you to the Registration Table at the Walk.

Download the Pledge form

Challenges

• "Most Buddies Team" challenge (top 3) - bring as many buddies as you can
• "Most Money Raised Team" challenge (top 3) - top 3 team pledge collectors
• "Self Advocate with the Most Buddies" challenge - bring as many buddies as you can
• "Self Advocate with the Most Pledges" challenge - prize awarded to the top pledge collector

Where does my money go?
The majority of the money raised remains with the Manitoba Down Syndrome Society and supports our annual education conference, public awareness campaigns, resources, social activities and much more. A portion of the funds support the Canadian Down Syndrome Society and their efforts for advocacy for people with Down syndrome across Canada.

Please consider downloading our Poster and putting it in a high visibility area so others are aware of the Buddy Walk

MDSS logo and name are copyrights of the Manitoba Down Syndrome Society. The Buddy Walk logo is a Trade Mark of the National Down Syndrome Society