Buddy Walk 2026 Thank you for an unforgettable day. Share your experience with us.
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NCKDSS Buddy Walk 2026 What a day. What a community.

A tremendous success · October 4, 2026

You made it
unforgettable.

The walk is over for this year. The joy, the connections, and the sense of belonging carry on.

To everyone who registered, walked, rolled, volunteered, led a team, sponsored, donated, or cheered us on: thank you. You helped make the 2026 Buddy Walk a beautiful celebration of individuals with Down syndrome and the community around them.

Take the 2026 Survey A thank-you to our volunteers

About 6 minutes. Most questions are optional. Every perspective matters.

Illustration of families and friends walking and rolling together beneath gold stars, celebrating a community where everyone belongs.
Every step. Every smile. Every one of us.More than awareness — acceptance.

This day belonged to all of you

A whole community of reasons
to say thank you.

A successful Buddy Walk takes more than a single day. It takes people who care, people who give, and people who show up for one another.

To our incredible volunteers

You were the heart
behind the day.

For the early arrivals, the helping hands, the warm welcomes, and the last bit of cleanup: we see the work you put in, and we are so grateful.

Whether you helped families find their way, kept activities moving, served food, or worked behind the scenes, you helped make our stars and their families feel welcomed and celebrated.

You gave your time. You shared your kindness.
You made a difference.

Every registrant, family & team

Thank you to everyone who registered, our walkers and rollers, team captains, friends, and cheering sections. Your participation and support helped make this celebration possible.

Every sponsor, donor & partner

For the gifts, donations, prizes, resources, and support you shared: thank you for investing in a community where every person belongs.

And most of all, our stars

You are the reason we gather. Thank you for sharing your joy, your individuality, and your lives with this community. You belong, and you are celebrated.

One more way to make a difference

Loved something?
Wish something were easier?
We want to hear it.

Help us carry the best parts of this year forward and make the next Buddy Walk even more welcoming. Families, participants, volunteers, captains, sponsors, and supporters — your experience matters.

Your favorite momentsWhat could work betterIdeas for next year

Buddy Walk
Post-Event Survey

About 6 minutes
Most questions are optional
You may remain anonymous

Share Your Experience Your voice helps shape what comes next.

Belonging continues beyond Buddy Walk

Stay part of the story.

Buddy Walk 2026

Keep the connection

Visit the post-event hub for team resources, captain follow-up, and our community thank-you.

Open the Buddy Walk hub → New to NCKDSS?

There is a place for you

Let us get to know your family and help you connect with our community and resources.

Meet your NCKDSS community → Support all year

Carry acceptance with you

Learn about the Kansas specialty license plate supporting NCKDSS and its year-round work.

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Questions or something to share? Get in touch with NCKDSS. We’re glad you’re part of this community.

A community effort

Buddy Walk 2026 Team Standings

Thank you to every team that made this year special. These totals may change as post-event records are reconciled; pending points are not included in the ranking.

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Place Team Current points Pending points
1 Isaac's Incredibles 9,768 1,125
2 Ty Rex Troop 8,842 30
3 Lane's Pit Crew 4,208 425
4 Team Willie 3,894 245
5 Beckett’s Buddies 3,130 0
6 Brooklyn's Blue Crew 2,442 0
7 Farrah’s Fantastics 2,156 45
8 Smiley Kylie 2,034 5
9 Team Ian 1,674 142
10 Cody's Cowboys 1,548 385
11 Addalyn's Angels 1,436 30
12 Tyler's Triple Play 1,423 790
13 Wyatt’s Tribe 1,277 5
14 Harrison's Heroes 1,160 0
15 Mason's Monkeys 1,066 10
16 Dottie's Dancers 940 5
17 Henry's Honor 903 0
18 Live, Love, Lijah 832 10
19 Keiondre’s Kingdom 775 0
20 Brinley’s Buddies 710 211
21 Elizabeth's Entourage 665 0
22 Sammy’s Squad 644 0
23 Donnie's Tailgators 567 0
24 Deanna's Dream Team 515 5
25 Athena’s ARMY 420 0
26 Hunter's Hot Wheels 385 0
27 Christopher's Crew 375 0
28 The Aud Squad 294 0
29 Ali's Bugs 268 55
30 Concordia Lions Club 170 0
31 Lulu's Angels 155 245
32 Charla's Angels 134 0
33 Bookin It For Aaron 105 0
34 Graysonation 10 80
35 Travie's Troop 0 60

Rankings use current points only. Totals update automatically from Buddy Walk records.

Our Mission

Support, awareness, and acceptance in action

Support • Resources • Awareness → Acceptance

Awareness is great… but we’re looking for acceptance.

Support

A community that understands and shows up for each other.

Resources

Sharing helpful information and opportunities for families.

Acceptance

Promoting inclusion in schools, workplaces, and communities.

What we do

  • Host the annual Buddy Walk and community events
  • Share resources and support across North Central Kansas
  • Promote inclusion and acceptance through advocacy