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.

After the celebration

A few helpful next steps.

Thank you, team captains

Finish your walker counts

Use your secure Actual Walkers link or sign in, open your team workspace, and record the actual attendance. Save a draft or mark it complete when every group is counted.

Open the Captain Portal → The heart of Buddy Walk

Celebrate our stars

Get to know the individuals with Down syndrome who inspire this day and our work throughout the year.

Meet the stars → A community effort

Meet the teams

Thank you to the captains, families, friends, and supporters who rallied around our stars this year.

Explore the teams →
2026 team colors & event resources

Looking back at your team’s 2026 details? These resources remain available for reference.

2026 photo scheduleBuddy Walk brochureJust the Facts2026 auction catalogue

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