Buddy Fest NW / NW Disability Support

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Disability Is Natural
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In-Kind Sponsors

It takes community to throw a great pride celebration 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.

Top Individual Fundraiser

Our 2023 top individual fundraiser poses with the loveliest of smiles!

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Top Team

Our 2023 top fundraising team smiles for the camera at the start line before the accessible walk at Buddy Fest NW.

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Celebrating 25 years of Buddy Fest NW

A mom holding her baby laughs with joy as baby tries to touch her face at Buddy Fest NW.

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#BuddyFestNW

Saturday, September 14, 2024

10am-1pm

Moda Center Commons

$10 Parking in the Garden Garage

Register online by September 12th.

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!

Join us for a day of fun that includes DJ Avelanche, Low Bar Chorale, special character appearances, face painting & sign making with The Art of Science, bounce houses and games, silent auction/raffle, plenty of community & disability pride, and lots & lots of smiles!

Adults 18 & Up $25

Child 4 thru 17 $15

Age 3 & Under $10

Day of registration is available.

Download the 2024 #BuddyFestNW Event Brochure

Funds Raised at Buddy Fest NW 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.

Our work includes:

Parent-led Outreach & Support
Community Connection & Celebration
Medical & Genetic Outreach
Educational Resources & Training
Advocacy & Leadership
Inclusive & Strength-Based Partnerships
Web Resources & Event Calendar

Your support values:

Community Development & Access
Relationships & Belonging
Improved Educational Outcomes
Systems Change
Self-Determination & Independence
Inclusive Lives

Sponsorship of Buddy Fest NW 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 Speakers
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

Download the 2024 Sponsor & In-Kind Donation Pack

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TIME	ACTIVITY
10:00 AM	Registration Opens and Festival Begins
10:30 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
12:30 PM	Silent Auction Closes and Raffles Announced
1:00 PM	Buddy Fest NW Wraps Up

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:

Our top individual fundraiser will earn Buddy Bear!
Our top fundraising team will earn the opportunity to kick off the walk!

The deadline for earning incentives and raffle tickets is September 12, 2024.

Buddy Fest NW 2024

Thank you to our #BuddyFestNW Sponsors and In-Kind Donors!

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It's the 25th Annual Buddy Fest NW!

Let's Boogie!

25 years of celebration and disability pride