2014 Buddy Walk

The 2014 Buddy Walk is just around the corner.

This year, the Greater Charlotte Buddy Walk will be held at the new Jerry Richard Stadium on the campus of UNC-Charlotte on October 11 from 2p to 6p.

This will be the first "non-football" public event at the new football stadium and the folks at UNCC are very excited to host the event.  The Buddy Walk will begin on the concourse-level of the stadium and make its way down to the 50-yard-line.

With the attendance for this event growing each year, the former venue (Freedom Park) could no longer accommodate the Greater Charlotte Buddy Walk.  With plenty of parking, concessions and restrooms, Jerry Richardson Stadium is the perfect venue to host the expected 4,000 people this year.

Now that you know the "where" and the "what", let's talk about the "how" and the "why":

How can you join Brayden's Bunch and either 1) donate or 2) participate or 3) BOTH?

• Click here to be directed to the site where you can make a donation to Brayden's Bunch
• This site can accept credit card (no debit cards)
• Click the SUPPORT US button and follow the on-line prompts
• Checks can be mailed directly to the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte (DSAGC) by downloading this form and filling it out (please be sure to enter Brayden Naylor as the Participant so our team gets credit for your donation)
• Click the JOIN OUR TEAM button to walk with us!!

So, "why" are we participating in the Buddy Walk?  The funds raised by the Greater Charlotte Buddy Walk goes toward supporting Ds specific educational programs for health care providers, parents and teachers.  The money also goes toward community social events to help families network with each other.  However, there is a benefit of the Buddy Walk that goes beyond money; that is awareness.  The Buddy Walk the premier Down syndrome community awareness event of the year.

We would love to have you join us and help promote the inclusion and acceptance of those with Ds.  It will be a day you won't soon forget!!!