Since 1995, the Buddy Walk® has become the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome in the United States. It is also the world’s most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community. What started with just 17 events in the mid 90’s has grown to include over 333,000 participants world wide at 250 events raising over 14.2 million dollars in 2017!
Join Us
Saturday, October 11th 2025 10-2pm @ Micke Grove Park in Lodi, Ca.
The Buddy Walk is at Micke Grove park! We are so excited to celebrate the extra chromosome that unites us!
This year the event is FREE for all to attend. Due to the fact that no ticket is required, t-shirts will not be provided and there will be food trucks for you to purchase your lunch from.
If you are a business and interested in sponsoring the Buddy Walk this year, please contact info@tbods.org for that information.
Teams
Create A Team. Spread the Word. Celebrate!
Make sure you are spreading the word now so your team knows the date and time of the event! We highly encourage you to make matching t-shirts, encourage everyone to wear the same color or wear fun accessories that represent your team so everyone knows who you are walking for!
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK
YOSEMITE FARM CREDIT
Gabby Polous- Polous Business services
If you are interested in sponsoring our 2025 Buddy Walk, please email info@tbods.org for more information!