North Central Kansas Down Syndrome Society

32 days until Buddy Walk 2026.

The final-month countdown is on for Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Clifton-Clyde High School. Join a team, volunteer, build your team's points, and invite your people to fill Clyde with acceptance.

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Walker registration and donations are still open. Join a team or support one before event day.

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Final-month game plan

The final countdown is on.

32 Days To Go

Register or support a team, claim an event-day volunteer role, check your photo time, and make sure your whole crew knows when to arrive.

Activities Start at 1:00 PM
Welcome Begins at 3:00 PM
Buddy Walk Steps off around 4:00 PM
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New Families New to NCKDSS? Start with our New Member Questionnaire. A welcoming first step so we can get to know your family and connect you with resources.
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Days until Buddy Walk
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Points between first and second
1:00 PM
Activities begin in Clyde

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Make one of these moves today and help your team build momentum for October 4.

Join or support a team Register, donate, and add points even though shirt ordering has closed. Check the team competition See every team's current and pending points on the live standings board. Volunteer for event day Help create a welcoming day for every star, family, and guest.
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Official Kansas license plate program supporting the North Central Kansas Down Syndrome Society — now available in all 105 counties.

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Your final-month checklist 32 Days To Go

Make your Buddy Walk plan

With just 32 days to go, now is the time to join your team, volunteer, check photo times, and invite everyone who should experience this day with us.

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Arrive Activities start at 1:00 PM
Team Photos Scheduled from 1:00-3:00 PM
Walk Steps off around 4:00 PM
Three things to do now

A great event day starts before October 4. Take care of these details now, then arrive ready to celebrate every NCKDSS star.

1 · Join in Register, support your team, or donate.
2 · Plan ahead Check your team's photo time and event schedule.
3 · Bring your people Invite family, friends, classmates, and coworkers.
Buddy Walk Hub Team Photo Times
T-shirt ordering is closed, but walker registration and donations are still open.
A little friendly competition

Buddy Walk 2026 Team Standings

See what every team has earned so far. Pending points will move into the current total when the related registration is marked paid.

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Place Team Current points Pending points
1 Isaac's Incredibles 7,348 1,180
2 Ty Rex Troop 7,072 970
3 Lane's Pit Crew 3,698 425
4 Team Willie 3,084 425
5 Beckett’s Buddies 3,045 10
6 Brooklyn's Blue Crew 2,212 235
7 Smiley Kylie 1,894 5
8 Team Ian 1,454 362
9 Addalyn's Angels 1,436 30
10 Farrah’s Fantastics 1,138 88
11 Cody's Cowboys 1,043 395
12 Harrison's Heroes 1,020 0
13 Dottie's Dancers 940 5
14 Wyatt’s Tribe 837 0
15 Brinley’s Buddies 710 211
16 Keiondre’s Kingdom 700 75
17 Mason's Monkeys 691 165
18 Live, Love, Lijah 682 20
19 Donnie's Tailgators 567 0
20 Sammy’s Squad 564 5
21 Henry's Honor 563 100
22 Deanna's Dream Team 450 5
23 Athena’s ARMY 425 0
24 Elizabeth's Entourage 385 0
25 Hunter's Hot Wheels 315 0
26 Tyler's Triple Play 313 185
27 The Aud Squad 279 15
28 Ali's Bugs 233 90
29 Concordia Lions Club 170 0
30 Charla's Angels 134 0
31 Bookin It For Aaron 105 0
32 Christopher's Crew 75 0
33 Graysonation 48 80
34 Lulu's Angels 15 230
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