Buddy Walk, Great Time! (long)

Buddy Walk is history for 2007! What a beautiful day. We had such a great time. We couldn't have asked for more. There were so many people there and we all had something in common, which made talking with strangers very easy. The kids jumped in the moon walk thingy. They danced to the music and walked the 'buddy walk' and received their medals for doing so. There was also a folk band playing, which included Chris Burke. If you recall the Life Goes On television show many years back, Chris was the brother with Down Syndrome. It was interesting to hear his story. When he was born, the doctors told his parents he'd never learn to read or write or even speak. The doctors also told his parents to put him in an institution. (they of course did not do that) They had to put him in private school because he was not allowed in public schools. He proved the experts wrong as have many other people with Down Syndrome.

To date, DSAA has raised over $144K. Last years donations totaled over $170K. They are accepting donations through the end of October and I think they will probably beat last year once all is said and done. Our family raised $770! Thank you to all who donated. We really appreciate it.

The reason we do this! And the many other folks who joined in!

All 3 of our tooties!