REGISTER FOR BUDDY WALK ONLINE!

foundation21 has joined with mycause.com.au to help make registering for this year’s Buddy Walk much simpler – you can now register online by clicking here!

Registration is ‘Free’ until September 30, 2011 and you also recieve a ‘Free’ Buddy Walk cap – there is no obligation to fundraise, but if you do, you’ll be helping foundation21 raise much needed funds for speech therapy and other eductaional resources.

This year we’ll also be raising money to help sponsor camps that are run by the Down Syndrome Society of SA.

We look forward to seeing you at Elder Park on Sunday 9 October for Buddy Walk.

Download BuddyWalk_Flyer 2011

In May 2009 inaugural foundation21 Parents Retreat was attended. Parents had a chance to relax, have fun and learn together, in the beautiful surrounds of the Barossa Valley.

Guest speakers informed the group on topics such as planning for the financial future of our kids, education, and speech – with the highlight of the weekend being a presentation by Tammy Lane – a young lady who has Down syndrome, and spoke about her remarkable achievements in life so far – and she is only 22 years old!

Of course there was also a chance for some R & R and the Flying Fox over Cudlee Creek sent the adrenalin pumping…

Register to fundraise and WIN an Apple iPad2 or a Family Holiday to Kangaroo Island.

The two highest fundraisers at this year’s Buddy Walk will WIN either an Apple iPad2 or a Family Holiday to Kangaroo Island.

Register here.

Registration is FREE – register before September 30 and receive a Buddy Walk Cap.

Download the BuddyWalk_Flyer 2011   

 Buddy Walk® was established to promote awareness and inclusion for people of all ages with Down syndrome during October, National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

It is a wonderful, heart-warming event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome.

Buddy Walk ® plays a key role in helping raise funds for the development of educational and health support programs such as speech therapy for children and young adults with Down syndrome. This year Foundation 21 has committed to providing a major grant to the Down Syndrome Society of SA’s Camps and Getaways program from the proceeds of the walk.  This will enable more young people with Down syndrome to take part in these fun activities.

Join in the fun of Buddy Walk® when some of Adelaide’s media and sporting celebrities “Buddy Up” with kids with Down syndrome for a leisurely stroll around the Torrens River from Elder Park… whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does or just want to show your support, come walk with us and experience the possibilities…

Finally the second edition of our highly successful My South Australia pictorial book, is here – available now from all Romeo’s Foodland & Romeo’s IGA stores.

Order online here.

Read a quote from Down Syndrome Society of SA CEO, Mr Michael Elwood;

The Down Syndrome Society is joining with Foundation 21 to make the 2011 Buddy Walk the best yet.  Buddy Walk is now becoming truly national with events happening in all Australian states. We plan to make the walk the highest profile event on the national calendar for Down syndrome to raise both money and community awareness.

This year Foundation 21 has committed to providing a major grant to our Camps and Getaways program from the proceeds of the walk.  This will enable more young people with Down syndrome to take part in these fun activities.

I therefore encourage all of our families, together with their friends and relations, to join in this fun event, raise lots of money and make it the best ever.