Sunday, October 4, 2026
This is the big day for our NCKDSS community.
Buddy Walk is where our stars, families, teams, schools, sponsors, and volunteers all show up together. This page is built to get people moving fast, whether they are registering, leading a team, ordering shirts, or planning the day in Clyde.
What people can take care of right now
The registration flow now covers participants, sponsorships, shirts, and event items. Team captains can launch their team, and returning captains can jump straight back into the workspace when they need it.
Thank you to everyone who has already registered.
There is still time to join a team, sponsor or donate, and volunteer for a great Buddy Walk day.
How most families and supporters will use this page
Buddy Walk should feel simple. Whether someone is showing up as a walker, a team captain, a sponsor, or a volunteer, the goal is to make the next click obvious and keep the focus on the joy of the event.
Register Your Household
Pick your team, choose shirts, and take care of items or donations in one place.
Lead a Team
Team captains can register their team, set colors, and come back through the workspace later.
Sponsor the Walk
Sponsorships and other support options are built right into the registration process.
Show Up Ready
Use the photo schedule, facts pages, and team pages to help everyone feel prepared and excited.
2026 Team Colors
Select your team to see its short- and long-sleeve shirt colors.
What makes this day such a big deal
- It puts individuals with Down syndrome front and center in a joyful, visible way.
- It gives families, teams, schools, and businesses a shared place to celebrate together.
- It turns support into something people can feel in person, not just talk about online.
- It opens the door for new families to connect with NCKDSS and feel at home.
More Buddy Walk resources
Sunday, October 4, 2026 timeline
Here is the current day-of plan so families, captains, and volunteers can picture how the afternoon will move.
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1:00 PMActivities open and the celebration starts to build.
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1:00-3:00 PMTeam pictures happen throughout the afternoon.
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3:00 PMWelcome ceremony and community gathering time.
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4:00 PMBuddy Walk steps off and the whole community gets moving.
Ready to move?
If someone asked what they should do next, this panel is the answer. Start with registration, captain tools, or planning links and come back anytime.
- Choose whether you are registering, leading, sponsoring, or volunteering.
- Use the participant registration if you need shirts, items, or sponsorship options.
- Check photo times before event day if your team wants to plan ahead.
- Reach out if you want help deciding where to start.