Who We Are


The Mi Great-Buddy Walk is a registered Buddy Walk® with the National Down Syndrome Society that takes Place in the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan

The walk is hosted by the Saginaw Community Foundation and  The Great Lakes Bay Area Sports Lions and will be held rain or shine at the Richland Township park in Hemlock Michigan.
  • The Buddy Walk® was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. The Buddy Walk® has grown from 17 walks in 1995 to nearly 300 Walks planned for 2015 worldwide. In 2014, nearly $13 million was raised nationwide to benefit local programs and services, as well as the national advocacy and public awareness initiatives of NDSS that benefit all individuals with Down syndrome. 
 

    The Buddy Walk® has three primary goals:
· To promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome
· To raise funds for local and national programs
· To enhance the position of the Down syndrome community, enabling us to positively influence local and national policy and practice
    Since its inception in 1979, NDSS has served as the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.



    The MI Great Buddy Walk® advocates for the value, acceptance, and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
    In addition, the MI Great Buddy Walk® raises funds for local organizations and events that promote the education and well being of individuals with Down Syndrome and other disabilities.

2019 A Place for Grace

2018 The Arc Of Midland

​2017 MyTeamTriumph Great Lakes Bay Region
​https://www.facebook.com/myTEAMTRIUMPHMichigan/

2016http://www.abovethewake.org/

2015--Exceptional Horseback Riders of Saginaw County

2014—Camp Fish Tales

2013—Special Olympics

2012-Early On Therapists in Saginaw and Bay County

 
Saginaw Community Foundation MISC 8035
Bellsmith Graphic Design & Promotional Concepts

Richland Township Park Buddy walk layout:

Basic Vendor Information
Set up 9am to 12pm Sunday Oct 3rd Richland Township Park

Vendor Fee:
Food Trucks: (10% donation of total event sales)
Art/Craft Vendor: (one time 25$ fee)
Advocacy/non-profit table: (Free as long as your not selling anything)

Payment is check or cash and due the day of the event at registration or by mail prior to event
(Specific details are found on the PDF form above)