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| 2008 RECAP |
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Over 2000 walkers enjoyed a beautiful morning at UNO Campus. The Buddy Walk raised over $115,000 which is around $22,000 more than last year. Thanks for all of your support.
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ODSPN has partnered with the Special Education and Speech and Language Departments to bring you this year’s Buddy Walk on the UNO Campus.
- UNO - 6001 Dodge Street
- 1 Mile walk will be around the track at Caniglia Football Field
- Tons of parking in the UNO parking lot just east of the football field
- Family activities and entertainment will be on the grassy area north of field.
- Map of the 2009 Buddy Walk Location
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| SCHEDULE OF EVENTS |
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| 7:30 |
Walker Check In/ Registration / Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 |
Pledge Money Deadline |
| 9:30 |
1 Mile Buddy Walk Begins |
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Prizes |
- Entertainment will be available throughout the event beginning at 8:30 am.
- You can have your Team Photo taken before or after the walk.
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| REGISTRATION |
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Registration Fees
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$10 for adults 12 and over
$5 for children under 12 |
| Registration Day of the Walk: |
$15 per adult / $10 per child |
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To Register
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Please Note
- Each paid registrant receives a Buddy Walk T-Shirt.
- Early registration should be postmarked by September 29, 2009 or completed online by Noon CDT September 30, 2009.
- All walkers who pre-register (online or mail in) should check in the morning of the walk to receive their Buddy Walk T-shirt and turn in any pledge money.
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| SPONSORS |
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| PRIZES |
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| Fundraising Prizes |
The top five fundraisers will be eligible for special prizes.
Please note: If raising pledges online please have only one member of your
team build an online fundraising page. Totals from individual fundraising pages will be considered for fundraising prizes.
Pages will not be combined as a team for prize purposes.
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| Teams |
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| Forming a team is a great way to show spirit and support someone with Down syndrome. Last year many teams wore team t shirts, hats or held
signs displaying their team names.
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If you register online you can give your team a name and allow others to join your team.
Please note: Totals from individual fundraising pages
will be considered for fundraising prizes. Pages will not be combined as a team for prize purposes.
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| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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| Where does the money raised at the Buddy Walk go? |
| The proceeds from the Buddy Walk go to the National Down Syndrome Society, to local non profits and to fund the programs of ODSPN. |
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| Can I walk if I don’t register? |
| Yes. You can come out and show your support but you will not receive a t-shirt. |
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| Do I need to know someone with Down syndrome to participate in a Buddy Walk? |
| Not at all. The goal of the Buddy Walk is to promote understanding and acceptance of people with Down syndrome. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does or just want to show your support, come and join the Buddy Walk. |
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| Not everyone in my family is able to walk a mile. Are they still able to participate? |
| Absolutely. Buddy Walks are open to participants of all ages and abilities.
If you can’t walk, you can be a member of the cheering section and cheer on the walkers as they Buddy Walk by. |
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| What if I have additional questions? |
| Please call 991-1800 or email info@odspn.org |