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National Buddy Walk® Schedule  The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October. The Buddy Walk® has grown from 17 Walks in its first year to 275 Walks in 2008, with approximately 250,000 walkers per year. Since 1995, more than 2 million people have participated in the Buddy Walk® program worldwide. In 2008, the Buddy Walk® raised $10.5 million to benefit local programs and services, as well as national advocacy initiatives. |