Buddy Walk to Raise Funds for Down Syndrome Research

The Wyckoff Family YMCA and the Northern NJ Down Syndrome Alliance will present the sixth annual Bergen Buddy Walk on Saturday, Oct. 2 (rain date Oct. 3) at the , 691Wyckoff Ave. 

Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the walk will begin at 11 a.m. The Buddy Walk has three primary goals: 

• To promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome;
• To raise funds both locally and nationally for education, research and advocacy programs;
• To enhance the position of the Down syndrome community.

Some of the day's events include: live music, a real fire truck to explore, children's face painting, exhibits and information from special needs organizations, games, giveaways, prizes and food as well as the 1-mile "Buddy Walk."

Go to www.bergenbuddywalk.com to register and donate online.  Registration forms also are available at the Wyckoff YMCA.  

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