A participant enjoys himself at the 2015 Columbus Buddy Walk.
Browning & Meyer Co. LPA is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2016 Columbus Buddy Walk.
The 15th annual Columbus Buddy Walk will step off at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 at MAPFRE Stadium, home to the Columbus Crew.
The Columbus Buddy Walk event is staged by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO).
DSACO set a goal of raising $400,000 from the 2016 Walk and is approaching that target with just a little less than six days to go. As of this morning, Sept. 26, DSACO reported it has raised $350,420 through this year’s walk.
Browning & Meyer’s sponsorship will fund Starbucks coffee at tailgate parties Sunday for the top five fundraising teams participating in the Buddy Walk.
The walk will take place rain or shine. More than 6,000 walkers are expected. Individuals with Down syndrome are invited to walk for free, though they must still register through the event website, http://www.ds-stride.org/columbusbuddywalk.
More about the event from DSACO:
The Columbus Buddy Walk® is more than a walk around Mapfre Stadium, it’s a family reunion. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does or just want to show your support – come and join us! At the Columbus Buddy Walk®, you will join 6,500 walkers from all over Ohio as we unite for a common cause and raise funds to support the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio and NDSS.
*Individuals with Down syndrome have complimentary registration, but still must be registered!
2016 Columbus Buddy Walk®
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Mapfre Stadium (formerly Crew Stadium)
1 Black and Gold Blvd.
Columbus, Ohio 43211
Event Day Schedule:
7:00 a.m. Tailgate area opens for set-up
9:00 a.m. Registration begins
9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
10:00 a.m. Open walk begins
11:30 a.m. Closing Ceremonies
1:00 p.m. Buddy Walk 2016 ends
*Event occurs, rain or shine!
Refreshments & Food:
Many walkers bring picnic lunch with them and teams often organize tailgate parties that are well underway before the walk begins. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase.
Parking:
Parking at Mapfre Stadium is free for all Columbus Buddy Walk® participants and volunteers. Designated parking is available for guests with disabilities. These spaces are reserved for vehicles displaying a current state issued disability permit.
Walk Celebration in the Plaza:
Join us as we celebrate the 15th Birthday of the Columbus Buddy Walk®! We are thrilled to annouce our birthday party theme at the Walk this year!
We will have vendors on site who specialize in providing goods or services to people with disabilities. Check out the interactive exhibits featuring kid-friendly activities.
Many of our Columbus Buddy Walk® sponsors will also be on site to meet with the families DSACO serves. In addition, we will have a great raffle, plus other fun activities!
To register or for more information, visit http://www.ds-stride.org/columbusbuddywalk.