Every buddy is welcome this Sunday

The Auckland Down Syndrome Association is holding its 6th Buddy Walk on Sunday, March 20 at Tahaki Reserve in Mt Eden.
The Buddy Walk was developed in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society of America to bring together individuals concerned with Down syndrome.
Buddy Walk is an opportunity to reach out to friends, family, co-workers and schools to promote awareness and inclusion for people with Down syndrome, while trying to raise money.
It is a short walk in which anyone can participate without special training. Over the past 16 years, the Buddy Walk programme has grown from 17 walks to nearly 300 expected in 2011 across America and around the world. Last year alone, 285,000 people participated in a Buddy Walk, raising more than $11.2 million to benefit local programmes and services.
The goal of Buddy Walk is to celebrate individuals and families living with Down syndrome. It is a wonderful, heart-warming event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome.
Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, head along and join the fun.
Walk this way
Sunday, March 20
Tahaki Reserve is at 250 Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden
Registration starts at 9am and the actual walk starts at 10am.
For more information on Buddy Walk, see: www.buddywalknz.org