The DSNOCC Buddy Walk® is a celebration of individuals with Down syndrome and the community that supports them.

Families, friends, schools, businesses, and neighbors come together to promote inclusion, raise awareness, and celebrate the amazing individuals in our lives.

Walk with us, start a team, or support a fundraiser — every step helps build a more inclusive community.

Support DSNOCC:

Your donation helps DSNOCC continue providing programs, advocacy, and support for individuals with Down syndrome and their families across Onslow and Carteret Counties.

Create a team for:

• Your family
• Your business
• Your school
• Your church
• Your organization

Teams make the event bigger and more fun!

Fundraising for Inclusion

Every walker receives a personal fundraising page to support inclusion.

Team Goal: $321

(In honor of World Down Syndrome Day – 3/21)

Event Goal: $15,000

Your support helps DSNOCC provide advocacy, resources, and community support for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

How to Participate

1. Register as an individual, family, or virtual walker.

2. Start or join a fundraising team.

3. Share your fundraising page with friends and family.

4. Join us on October 24 for a day of celebration, community, and inclusion.

Event Day Schedule

8:00 AM – Check-In Opens  

9:00 AM – Opening Ceremony  

9:30 AM – Buddy Walk Begins  

10:00 AM – Celebration, Vendors & Activities

About the Buddy Walk®

The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Since then, the Buddy Walk® has become the premier advocacy event for the Down syndrome community and the world’s most recognized public awareness program for Down syndrome.

Join the Down Syndrome Network of Onslow & Carteret Counties (DSNOCC) as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary Buddy Walk®.

This special milestone event brings together families, friends, educators, businesses, and community members to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and promote a more inclusive world.

Why Your Participation Matters

Whether you walk, donate, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps support DSNOCC programs that empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families through:

• Advocacy and inclusive education
• Family support and connection
• Community awareness and outreach
• Resources for individuals across the lifespan

Our Buddy Walk® is not about speed — it's about belonging, acceptance, and community. Walk at your own pace, celebrate our amazing families, and help us continue building a more inclusive future.

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Down Syndrome Network of Onslow & Carteret Counties

What to Expect at the Buddy Walk

Celebrate 15 years of inclusion with us!

Gather your friends, start a team, fundraise for a cause you believe in, and join us for a day filled with:

• Community celebration
• Music and entertainment
• Vendors and family activities
• Team fundraising
• A powerful walk for inclusion

Schools, businesses, churches, and community organizations are encouraged to create teams and walk with us.

Together, we are proving that inclusion isn’t just an idea — it’s a way of life.