Silicon Valley Down Syndrome Network

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Outreach & Community Engagement October is Down syndrome Awareness Month 16th Annual Bay Area Buddy Walk... October 24th, 2020 co-sponsored by Silicon Valley Down Syndrome Network & The Matthew Foundation. Bay Area Buddy Walk will be a "Virtual" event this year; due to the County of Santa Clara's COVID-19 regulations. For more info & to Register go to: www.bayareabuddywalk.org Funds Raised will help the following Down syndrome supporting organizations: Silicon Valley Down Syndrome Network The Matthew Foundation National Down Syndrome Society Charlie's Clinic- Down syndrome Clinic Down Syndrome Research Center at Sanford University Due to COVID-19, the 16th Annual Bay Area Buddy Walk at Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose had to be canceled. 16th Annual Bay Area Buddy Walk - Virtual - October 24th, 2020

SVDSN is excited to host this year's Bay Area World Down Syndrome Day Celebration. We can't wait to celebrate with everyone at Santana Row's Valencia Stage. Don't forget to share this event and invite your friends and family.

Congratulations to Angels on Stage and their Super Star performance of Suesical. It's always a pleasure to be one of the sponsors of this great organization who empowers children and young adults with special needs through performing arts.

Thank you so much to those who came to our 2019 North Valley Annual Holiday Party. Santa Photos We would like to thank to Jessica Williams Blush and Blink Photography for volunteering and providing awesome Santa Photo Session.... Magician It was such a pleasure to have Mark Kronar perform his magic for us at the party. If you are having a party or event and want a magician, please consider the magician we used. Entertainment A big thank you to DJ Mattattack (our wonderful self- advocate) who provided great music at the party. Food We would like to thank to the Hawaiian Dinner Caterer Hukilau who gave us a great discount and delicious food. Volunteers Many thanks to the NCL and SVDSN family and friends who came and helped at this event. Without their support we would not have been able to pull together such a great party. We would also like to thank the Holiday Party Committee (Marcie Turner, Candi Robinson, Veronica Zieminski) for organizing the Hawaiian Themed party this year. If you would like to join the Holiday Party Committee for next year, please e-mail to [email protected].

Thank you for participating in the 15th Annual Bay Area Buddy Walk ! We hope you had as much fun as we did! Click on the link in the comments to take our participant survey. By completing this survey, we will enter you in a drawing for a $25 amazon.com gift card! Take a few minutes right now to complete the survey before it gets lost in your email!

We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday at the Buddy Walk. It is always a wonderful time to connect with old friends and make some new ones! If it is your first time you are in for a treat! We will be there rain or shine.

We are now only 4 days away from the 15th Annual Bay Area Buddy Walk. Who's coming? What's your favorite part of the day?... Here are a few of the fun things planned........

It's only a week a way from the biggest event of the year for the Down syndrome community. We're excited to celebrate with you! Come WALK with your family and friends, have a JUMP on the inflatables, GET DOWN on the dance floor with D.J Matt, and ENJOY a slice of pizza from the PIZZA GUYS.... There is fun for all the family at the Bay Area Buddy Walk.

Need a break from your crazy and busy life for a get away? Check out these fabulous prizes - Napa Valley Wine Train / Weekend One night stay at the Stanford Park Hotel / A Date in the City. For Sports Fans, exciting prizes are waiting for you! -> SF 49rs, SF Giants, SJ Earthquakes, Oakland A's, SJ Barracudas, SJ Sharks! Or you may be able to give a fantastic treat to your car to shine again if you win the 'Exterior Detail package'!! Do you have a loved and special one who needs some help with speech/oral motor? Don't miss this chance to win an amazing prize for a Speech Evaluation by Happy Kids Therapy! And you can meet Heather from Happy Kids Therapy at her exhibitor table at the Bay Area Buddy Walk. To buy tickets and to see the full list of prizes click the link in the comments!

Our Opportunity Drawing team getting the baskets ready for the big day! Click the link in the comments to buy your tickets and to check the list of prizes.

We're just over 7 weeks away! We have great news! Back by popular demand, we will be having an Opportunity Drawing at the event. To check out the prizes and to purchase your tickets. Click this link below... https://svdsn.donordrive.com/index.cfm See more

The National Down Syndrome Society is the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. A percentage of the money raised during our Buddy Walk goes to support the NDSS in the endeavours in creating a world in which individuals with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, and become valued members of welcoming communities. Join us to celebrate, and promote acceptance and inclusion of individuals with Down Syndrome at th...is year Bay Area Buddy Walk on October 19th. For more information and how to register please go to www.bayareabuddywalk.org #lawsyndrome #donotlimitme #timeforchange

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