The Buddy Walk was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness month in October. It has grown to be the largest and most recognizable Down Syndrome Awareness program. Our Walk is held in September and is our largest fundraiser of the year. It is also a chance for the community to get to know individuals who happen to have Down Syndrome and see how amazing they really are. The more items we can advertise and promote on our social media accounts, the more attention we can get. More attention can bring in more people and then there is a greater chance to retain those people for years to come. Once you meet our Down Syndrome ambassadors, you will hold them in a special place in your heart forever.