Taking Steps Toward Inclusion
®About the Puget Sound Buddy Walk
The Down Syndrome Center (DSC) of Puget Sound is proud to present the 28th Annual Puget Sound Buddy Walk®, a day of celebration to promote the acceptance, inclusion, and respect of individuals with Down syndrome--of all ages and backgrounds--and their families.
With thousands of local, national, and international participants and supporters, Puget Sound Buddy Walk is DSC's most anticipated and largest awareness, community, and fundraising event of the year.
Together, we gather and walk to celebrate the extraordinary lives of people with Down syndrome, express our commitment to creating inclusive communities, and raise much needed funds to provide programs, support, resources, outreach, and advocacy to individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Join us on Sunday, October 13th at Woodland Park Zoo and immerse yourself in the power and joy of building and belonging to a vibrant and inclusive community.
Buddy Walk® History
The Buddy Walk was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) in 1995 to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Over 300,000 people walk from coast to coast and around the world each year.