About GRADSA 29th Annual Buddy Walk
Join us as we celebrate inclusion, acceptance, and the incredible individuals with Down syndrome who inspire our community every day. The GRADSA Buddy Walk is more than just a walk—it's a day filled with friendship, laughter, entertainment, and purpose.
Each year, hundreds of families, friends, businesses, and community members come together to support the mission of GRADSA. Every registration, donation, sponsorship, and fundraising effort helps provide life-changing programs, advocacy, education, family support, and opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome throughout the Green River Area.
Whether you're walking in honor of a loved one, creating a fundraising team, sponsoring the event, running in our 5K, or joining us for a fun-filled day, you're making a meaningful difference.
Together, we celebrate abilities, build a more inclusive community, and ensure every individual with Down syndrome has the opportunity to thrive.
Be A Buddy. Different Abilities. One Community.
Register today, start a team, become a sponsor, or make a donation—and help us make the 29th Annual Buddy Walk our biggest celebration yet!
WANTING TO SIGN UP FOR OUR 5K?
SIGN UP HERE: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Owensboro/GRADSA5K
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Why Participate?
Serving the Green River District, the Green River Area Down Syndrome Association (GRADSA) supports hundreds of families and individuals with a Down syndrome connection across ALL ages & stages.
We are here to: Educate, Advocate and Celebrate
We Educate by sharing resources with our community and families to bring awareness and disability visibility throughout the Green River District.
We Advocate for the future of individuals with Down syndrome. We are affiliated with the National Down Syndrome Society and Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action and are invested in giving individuals with Down syndrome a better quality of life than yesterday.
We Celebrate individuals with Down syndrome, their families and caregivers by hosting engagement events to build lifelong friendships.
How Your Support Makes a Difference
We are there for the milestones, the celebrations, the tough days and the great ones... providing the tools, resources, techniques and programs our members need to reach their full potential. We fundraise to enrich the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and to support their families right here in the Green River District.
Team Fundraising Incentives
All incentives are cumulative—the more your team raises, the more you earn! As you hit each fundraising milestone, your team will receive the reward for that level plus all previous levels. It’s our way of saying thank you for going the extra mile to support individuals with Down syndrome and the mission of GRADSA.
Rally your team, spread the word, and start fundraising today—every dollar brings us closer to our goal!