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Buddy Walk 2026 North Central Kansas Down Syndrome Society

Walk. Celebrate. Belong.

Everything Buddy Walk, all in one place.

Buddy Walk is our biggest annual celebration of community, acceptance, and support. Families, captains, sponsors, and supporters can all start here and find the next step quickly.

Focus Community and acceptance
Season 2026 planning is underway
Best next step Choose your role and get started
Buddy Walk community group photo
Buddy Walk Hub

Everything your group needs in one stop

Inspired by the organized, action-first feel of Walk Kansas, this layout puts registration, team tools, and supporting resources up front without losing the warmth of the Buddy Walk story.

Participants
Families, teams, and supporters
Captains
Register and manage deliverables
Sponsors
Help fund a welcoming event day
Community
Celebrate every star together
Need help finding the right path? Email nckdssbuddywalk@yahoo.com or call 785-275-1777.
Choose Your Path

Buddy Walk should be easy to navigate whether you are walking, leading, or supporting.

The strongest part of the Walk Kansas homepage is that it immediately tells people what they can do next. This version brings that same clarity to Buddy Walk while staying centered on NCKDSS families and community support.

Walkers and Families

Register, invite others, and stay connected to event updates and celebration details.

Team Captains

Launch your team, manage deliverables, and come back through the captain workspace anytime.

Sponsors and Donors

Support a day that promotes belonging, visibility, and practical community connection.

Friends and Volunteers

Share the event, help on event day, and celebrate every participant and every star.

At A Glance

What makes Buddy Walk special

  • It is a visible celebration of individuals with Down syndrome.
  • It gives families and supporters a shared place to connect.
  • It turns awareness into ongoing acceptance in our region.
  • It creates a welcoming entry point for new families and friends.
Event Flow

A sample day-of outline

Update timing when 2026 details are finalized

This keeps the page useful now while giving you a cleaner structure for posting exact times later.

  • 9:00 AM
    Check-in opens, shirts and materials are available, and teams gather.
  • 10:00 AM
    Opening welcome, sponsor recognition, and community announcements.
  • 10:15 AM
    Buddy Walk begins with families, friends, and supporters walking together.
  • 11:00 AM
    Photos, team meetups, activities, and time to celebrate the day together.
Action Center

Where do you want to start?

This side panel keeps the most important Buddy Walk actions close by, similar to the quick-start utility feel on Walk Kansas.

  • Pick the role that matches how you want to participate.
  • Use the captain tools if you are organizing a team.
  • Explore stories, facts, and photos to share the mission.
  • Reach out if you want to sponsor or volunteer.
Volunteer or sponsorship questions can go to nckdssbuddywalk@yahoo.com.