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2015 Walk wrap up
Thank you, everyone, who came out to this year’s walk, who could have asked for a better day?! Today I put the rest of the Buddy Walk stuff in my attic and it’s kind of bittersweet to close out another year. Although it is nice to have some time back, it’s sad to see all the Down…
Read MoreStay connected throughout the day by joining our text message system
Join our text messaging system and get updates throughout the day. We realized the we are so big and spread out that it’s sometimes hard to hear us from the stage so we have started this new system! We will post about 8-10 text messages though out the day with what is going on so…
Read MoreWe need Talent!!
We heard you on the survey and we are working hard to get some talent for our talent stage!! So far we have Chrome 47, GiGi’s Cheer Gems and Special Needs Theatre but we have more spots to fill!! Do you have a dance group, band, cheer group or any type of performance group that includes…
Read MoreReally excited for the 2015 Buddy Walk
In April I was privileged to be a part of the 2015 Buddy Walk Conference. Wow what a wonderful 24 hours! I got to meet organizers from all over the US, meet some of the National Walk Sponsors, plus got a sneak peek of the movie Where Hope Grows and see the ceremonial signing of the Virginia…
Read MoreNEW – iPad Grants to be given out this year
Thanks to our wonderful walkers and sponsors we are able to announce a new program this year! We will be giving out 5 iPad grants to our walker families. We know that having the right technology can help an individual with Down syndrome achieve greater knowledge, independence and more! Download and fill out the PDF application to…
Read MoreSeptember 4th Gordon Biersch – Fundraiser
Join us at Gordon Biersch with the Promenade Bolingbrook for Brats, Bags, & Beer! Partial proceeds from outside tent sales will benefit the Chicagoland Buddy Walk. 5:30 – 8:00p – Enjoy Gordon Biersch Beer & Brats special outside in the Beer Garden $11 6pm – 8pm – Naperville’s One More Time band Performing on the…
Read MoreMy trip to the Buddy Walk on Washington
For the first time this year the Buddy Walk Organizer meeting and the Buddy Walk on Washington were back to back. So this was the first year that I was able to do both, each was it own great experience! Today I wanted to share a little from my Buddy Walk on Washington experience. Let…
Read MoreCall for Volunteers!!
As you may know the Buddy Walk is ran entirely by volunteers!! So we are calling on a few to help the walk run smoothly. If you can spare a few hours the day of the walk please sign up here: https://bit.ly/chibw-volunteer If you would like to get more involved and would like to help with…
Read MoreHelp us spread the word about the 2013 Buddy Walk
Help us spread the word about the walk. Below you will find a PDF flyer for the walk. Pass them out at out church, schools, dry cleaners, etc! Put them in your bulletins, newsletters whatever! Email them to your friends and relatives. We are close to being the largest Buddy Walk in the nation, lets…
Read MoreRaffle Prize winners
Due to the severe weather we altered our ‘must be present to win’ rule. Below are the winning ticket numbers for the items that were not picked up the day of. If you have the winning ticket please contact us at info@chicagolandbuddywalk.org with your information. Raffle number Winning Ticket Item 32 Orange – 068634…
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