Two Walks Making a World of Difference
Since our first walk in 1997, our MDSC family has been gathering annually to make a
difference in the lives of people with Down syndrome. 

Our Wakefield Buddy Walk, now in its 19th year, has welcomed hundreds of new families into our community for nearly two decades - and seen many more families grow up. 

The funds raised have been critical and the awareness immeasurable! 

Now, our Buddy Walk & Harvest Fair has come into its own too - spreading our community's irrepressible spirt to Central Mass for the 3rd year. 

Our two Fall Buddy Walks may have unique personalities and looks, but they share the same welcoming, family-friendly, and empowering vibe. 

So register now for either (or both) walks to not only experience - but also contribute to - the warmth and determination of our community. 

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REGISTER
3RD BUDDY WALK & HARVEST FAIR 
SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (UXBRIDGE, MA)
The Buddy Walk & Harvest Fair is a fun, fall-themed event that leads up to National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. It brings over 500 people together from the Central MA area to celebrate the Down syndrome community. 

In addition to the 1-mile walk at a classic New England Farm setting, the event features a raffle with tons of great prizes, a live performance by the band UP, field games by the fan-favorite Knucklebones, and a variety of games and arts & crafts, such as a new pie eating contest sponsored by Table Talk Pies! Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be offered courtesy of BJ's Wholesale Club. Lunch will be available for purchase on-site from Uxbridge First Holiday Night.

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19TH BUDDY WALK & FAMILY FESTIVAL 
SUNDAY, OCT. 11 (WAKEFIELD, MA)
The Buddy Walk & Family Festival, our signature walk, takes place during National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and draws over 3,000 people to celebrate the Down syndrome community and support the important work of the MDSC. There is an optional 3 or 1.5 mile walk along beautiful Lake Quannapowitt and lunch is available for purchase during online registration. 

Join us for a day of family fun including a live performance by country pop-star Ayla Brown, complimentary snacks and refreshments, demonstration by boxer George Foreman III and children's activities such as face painting, Boston Ballet Adaptive Dance workshop, arts & crafts, musical entertainment favorite Mr. Vic, and balloon artists and more.  

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Thank you for your past support of the MDSC Buddy Walk Program. We hope you will participate again this year to make a positive impact on people with Down syndrome!

Without your support, the MDSC would not be able to offer our first-class range of programs, including Parents First Call, Advocates in Motion, Self Advocate Advisory Council, Annual Conference, Educators Forum, Allen Crocker Self-Advocate Internship Program and advocacy and public awareness initiatives. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at 781-221-0024 or buddywalk@mdsc.org.