2024 Chicagoland Buddy Walk Schedule

SEPTEMBER 25

Deadline for having T-shirts mailed to you before the walk

SEPTEMBER 22

Last day to qualify for team yard sign

OCTOBER 10

*Deadline for donations to qualify for Team Incentives*

Registration Dates

Early Bird Reg $10: now - Aug 8
Early Reg $15: Aug 9 - Aug 30
Reg $20: Sept 1-end

OCTOBER 13 • Chicagoland Buddy Walk!

Schedule of events, subject to change

11:30 - Grounds open

12:00 - Kid's Area open, Photo Booth (in Kid's Area), raffles open

2:30 - Announcements, walk to begin afterward, Raffles close

3:00 - Be sure to check to see if you were a raffle winner! Prizes need to be picked up at the walk.

Food Trucks (subject to change)

Tortuga Feliz
Funnel Cake and Icee Man

Exhibitors:

Vendors:

  • This Is Jacob is a small business from Northwest Indiana. Jacob is an advocate for the Down syndrome community. He creates painted custom doormats and designs and makes apparel with a message of kindness and inclusion.
  • BU Candles, by Jacob is a business committed to making high quality soy wax candles and recognizing the contributions of people with developmental disabilities.
    Jacob is a graduate from Mohawk College turned entrepreneur, creating opportunities,  'because every light deserves to shine!'
  • Compassion Packed Gift Co. is a brand new small business that creates curated gift boxes to serve you and your loved ones during all of life’s occasions—from exciting moments of celebration to quiet moments of loss and everything in between. Founded by two former special educators (and one rockin' Mama) with a vision for employment of people of all abilities.
  • Grace's Gnomes - Grace is 21 years old and has Down syndrome. After several requests to get a job, Grace and her mom put their heads together and came up with the idea to make Gnomes! Making Gnomes keeps Grace busy, allows her to use her skills, donates to charitable causes, and gives her a purpose. We hope that you love your Gnome as much as Grace does!