Event Leaderboard
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Shakyra Rosario $2,376.80 raised
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Jonathan Cotton $1,700.00 raised
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Eric Cerdena $1,600.00 raised
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Molly Hulett $1,000.00 raised
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Beth Madison $532.80 raised
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Disneybound & Down $3,826.30 raised
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Parkers Pirates $3,195.00 raised
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Soleyl’s Dance Squad $2,428.80 raised
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Oliver's Goldfish $2,424.80 raised
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Team Bullwinkles $2,198.80 raised
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1 RollingAdz $1,200.00
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2 M&d construction $1,000.00
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3 Flora Orama $500.00
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4 Cotton Charitable Fund $500.00
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5 Bear Paw Resurfacing Remodel LLC $500.00
Get Involved!
It takes community to throw a great community event and we need your help pursuing sponsorship, procuring items for our silent auction and raffle, and all other things that make Buddy Fest NW a memorable celebration of our lives experiencing disability.
Questions? Work at a company that wants to sponsor our event, donate to the silent auction or raffle, or has volunteer hours to contribute day of?
Please contact us at buddyfestnw@nwdisabilitysupport.org or 503-319-3831.
Sponsorship of Buddy Fest NWÂ supports local families who work to create full inclusive lives for their loved ones experiencing disability. Your sponsorship makes this meaningful day possible and supports our work valuing relationships, social justice, equity, diversity, and self-determination. Buddy Fest NW includes and seeks help with:
- Community Celebration
- Accessible Walk
- New Parent Connections
- Keynote SpeakersÂ
- Music
- Games
- Bounce Houses
- Character Appearances
- Face Painters
- Balloon Artists
- Photo Opportunities
- Food and Refreshment
- Festival T-shirt
- Silent Auction & Raffle
- Down Syndrome & Disability Pride
24 years of celebration and disability pride
Donate to Buddy Fest NW Anytime!
DONATEThank YOU to Everyone who made the 2023 Buddy Fest NW possible!
Buddy Fest NW is Back!!!
#BuddyFestNW
September 9, 2023
10am-1pm
Moda Center Commons
$10 Parking in the Garden Garage
Buddy Fest NW is NW Disability Support's annual celebration promoting the acceptance and inclusion of people experiencing disability (including Down syndrome). It is the largest fundraiser of the year for NWDS. The festival brings together families, friends, self-advocates, educators, professionals, community leaders and other promoters of a civil and inclusive society for a day of community, fun, and advocacy. Everyone seeking to understand, accept, and celebrate disability, diversity, and inclusion is welcome at Buddy Fest NW!
Adults 18 & Up $20
Child 4 thru 17 $15
Age 3 & Under $10
Download the 2023 #BuddyFestNW Event Brochure
Who is Adara?
Adara is Our Keynote Speaker!
This year, local self-advocate, Adara Morgan, will be our keynote speaker! Adara has grown up in the NWDS community and is now a high school student, glowing with independence and interdepence, and chasing her dreams into young adult hood.
What you provide when you support Buddy Fest NW!
Funds Raised at Buddy Fest NWÂ help empower and support families and individuals, connect new parents to the community, increase education and promote public understanding and acceptance, increase competence of professionals, work toward full inclusion, and defend the civil rights of individuals with disabilities.Â
Our work includes:
- Parent-led Outreach & Support
- Community Connection & Celebration
- Medical & Genetic Outreach
- Educational Resources & Training
- Advocacy &Â Leadership
- Inclusive & Strength-Based Partnerships
- Web Resources &Â Event Calendar
Your support values:
- Community Development & Access
- Relationships & Belonging
- Improved Educational Outcomes
- Systems Change
- Self-Determination & Independence
- Inclusive Lives
2023 Fundraising Incentives
Top fundraising teams:
- Raising $3,500 or more earn an Apple Watch (SE)!
- Raising $1,500-$3,499 earn Apple Air Pods Pro!
Top individual:Â
- Our top individual fundraiser will earn Buddy Bear!
- Our top fundraising team will earn the opportunity to kick off the walk!
Earn raffle tickets:
- Each $100 raised by a participant earns a raffle ticket for an Apple iPad Mini (64 GB)
- Winner will be announced during #BuddyFestNWÂ
Amount Raised | Raffle Tickets |
$100 | 1 |
$200 | 2 |
$300 | 3 |
$500 | 5 |
$1000 | 10 |
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The deadline for earning incentives and raffle tickets is September 06, 2023.
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Day of Schedule
TIME | ACTIVITY |
10:00 AM | Registration Opens and Festival Begins |
10:45 AM | Special Performance |
11:00 AM | Welcome, Speakers, and Thank you's |
11:25 AM | Group Photo |
11:30 AM | Accessible Walk Begins |
12:00 PM | Music and Fun Continues |
12:15 PM | First Half of Raffles Announced |
12:30 PM | Second Half of Raffles Announced |
12:45 PM | Silent Auction Closes |
1:00 PM | Buddy Fest NW Wraps Up |
Making her Buddy Fest NW emcee debut is...
Wesleigh Ogle!Â
Wesleigh Ogle is an Anchor/Reporter for KATU News (ABC) in Portland, Oregon. She has worked in the broadcast industry in Oregon since 2012, starting in Coos Bay and then moving north to Eugene. As the child of a special educator, Wesleigh learned early on that everyone should be accepted and celebrated for what makes them unique. She’s honored to be involved in such a beautiful display of inclusivity, pride, and love.
Let's dance...
to CJ Mickens Band!
Pop/Urban Contemporary, Rock and Soul fusion. Dynamic vocals, along w/ the top current dance hits. CJ Mickens Band plays all types of music!
CJ Mickens began his solo pursuit in the Pacific NW at age 15. A NAACP ACTSO Music Program winner three consecutive years, CJ has appeared on American Idol, and had the honor of singing back up for Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, and Lionel Richie. Read his entire bio and his website link below!