Shaking Out the Good Stuff — 20th Annual Acadiana Buddy Walk Set for Oct. 26 in Downtown Lafayette

You are invited to join the Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana for a common cause and raise funds at the 20th Annual Acadiana Buddy Walk®, which will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Parc International in Downtown Lafayette.

The event will take place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Registration begins at 9:00 am, and the one-mile walk kicks off at 9:45 am.

Fun in the Parc follows the walk in Cajun style, with music, food, fun, and games for all.

Participants include individuals with Down syndrome from the Acadiana area and around the state, their families, friends, teachers, co-workers, health care providers, corporate teams, and other supporters.

You can sign up now at the Buddy Walk website to participate in the walk. It's only $20 per person.

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When you sign up on the site, you will select the "REGISTER" button to start a team, join a team, or register as an individual.

Each walk participant will receive a t-shirt, bag, lunch, and participation in all festivities.

About the Buddy Walk program

The Buddy Walk® program was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October.

The Buddy Walk® has grown from 17 Walks to more than 400 Walks each year. Last year, more than 400,000 people from across the country participated in their local Buddy Walk®.

Last year the Buddy Walk® raised nearly $17.5 million to benefit local programs and services, as well as national public policy and public awareness initiatives.