Lowcountry Buddy Walk 2026

One Day of Celebration. 

Year-Round Impact for 350+ Local Families.

Hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry (DSAL), the Lowcountry Buddy Walk is a fun and meaningful day for the whole community.

Event Details:
Sunday, October 18, 2026
12:00–4:00 PM
Etiwan Park
453 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC

Enjoy jump castles, face painting, arts and crafts, food, live music, and time together with DSAL families, friends, sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters.

At 3:00 PM, we’ll walk together through the neighborhood to celebrate our teams and favorite buddies.

Registration:
Register by 9/30/26 to guarantee your Buddy Walk t-shirt.
Advance registration is $12 through 10/11/26. Event-week and day-of registration is $16.

The Lowcountry Buddy Walk raises awareness for individuals with Down syndrome and celebrates the value they bring to our community.

It also raises critical funds for the Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry (DSAL) to provide year-round family support, advocacy, grants, emergency support, community events, and helpful resources across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties.

The Lowcountry Buddy Walk is part of the national Buddy Walk program, a branded awareness and fundraising event connected to the National Down Syndrome Society. A portion of proceeds supports NDSS and its national advocacy, awareness, and education efforts. The remaining funds stay local with DSAL to help us connect, serve, empower, and advocate for individuals with Down syndrome and their families across the Lowcountry.

Together, our local and national efforts support a shared mission: building a more inclusive community for individuals with Down syndrome.

Want to see one example of your support in action? Watch a glimpse of Buddy Camp, one of the meaningful DSAL programs made possible through community support.

Create a team, join a team, or register individually.

Registration includes access to all activities, a Buddy Walk t-shirt if registered by 9/30/26, and eligibility for fundraising prizes.

Online in Advance: $12 per person through Sunday, 10/11/26
Event Week / Day-of Registration: $16 per person beginning Monday, 10/12/26
Individuals with Down syndrome: Free
Children 2 and under: Free

Important Deadlines:
Register by Wednesday, 9/30/26 to guarantee your Buddy Walk t-shirt. After this date, we cannot guarantee a t-shirt.

Register by Sunday, 10/11/26 to be eligible for fundraising prizes.

Volunteer roles range from one hour to a full day, so you can choose what works best for your schedule.  Shifts available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Roles include set-up, registration support, assistance at event stations such as arts & crafts or jump castles, and more!

As part of volunteering, you’ll register for the event at a reduced rate of $10 (which helps with cost of t-shirt and ensures fundraising dollars go directly back into our community).  

Click the button below to 1) register and 2) select your role!  We are so grateful to have you on the team!