Become a Sponsor

About Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in becoming a NEO Buddy Walk® 2026 sponsor! Your generous support helps make this event possible and allows us to direct even more resources toward our mission of empowering individuals with Down syndrome and supporting their families throughout our community. We are truly grateful for your partnership.

If you don’t see a standard sponsorship level that fits your goals, please know that all sponsorships can be customized. We would love to work with you to create a meaningful opportunity for your team or organization. Please contact Leslie Burke, Development Director, at leslieb@dsaneo.org to design a sponsorship that is uniquely yours.

Did you know that October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month? In celebration of our incredible Buddies with Down syndrome, donations will continue to be accepted through October 31, 2026.

Ways to Support:

  • Credit Card: Donate directly through this website
  • Check: Contact Leslie Burke at leslieb@dsaneo.org for Payment by Check or to Request an Invoice

Thank you for helping us celebrate ability, build community, and create brighter futures together. 💙💛

Platinum: $15,000

  • Twenty-one (21) T-shirts & Registrations
  • Two (2) minute Podium Recognition during Opening Ceremony
  • One (1) table in Buddy Gateway Pavilion
  • Logo on premier event assets including but not limited to the Registration Forms and T-shirts & all event communication (web/social media/press release)
  • Profile on social media pages
  • Highlighted in a DSANEO “Something Extra” episode featured on Spectrum TV
  • Recognition in Post-event Thank You Email
  • Year-round Volunteer opportunities for employees
  • Sunburst Snack Pop-up Shop / DSANEO presentation at location of choice

Gold: $10,000

  • Sixteen (16) T-shirts & Registrations
  • One (1) table in Buddy Gateway Pavilion
  • Logo on premier event assets including but not limited to the Registration Forms and T-shirts & all event communication (web/social media/press release)
  • Profile on social media pages
  • Highlighted in a DSANEO “Something Extra” episode featured on Spectrum TV
  • Recognition in Post-event Thank You Email & Annual Report
  • Exclusive Naming rights to one of the following: Buddy Gateway Vendor Pavilion or the Walk of Fame Signs
  • Year-round Volunteer opportunities for employees
  • Sunburst Snack Pop-up Shop / DSANEO presentation at location of choice

Silver: $5,000

  • Twelve (12) T-shirts & Registrations
  • One (1) table in Buddy Gateway Pavilion
  • Logo visibility: placement on all event materials to include but not limited to the Registration Forms, T-shirts & on all event communication (website, social media & press release
  • Recognition in Post-event Thank You Email
  • Buddy Walk Team Captain’s Corner Naming Rights (2 available)
  • Year-round Volunteer opportunities for employees
  • Sunburst Snack Pop-up Shop / DSANEO presentation at location of choice

Bronze: $2,500

  • Eight (8) T-shirts & Registrations
  • One (1) table in Buddy Gateway Pavilion
  • Logo visibility: placement on all event materials to include but not limited to T-shirts & on all event communication (website, & social media)
  • Profile on social media pages
  • Year-round Volunteer opportunities for employees
  • Sunburst Snack Pop-up Shop / DSANEO presentation at location of choice

Supporting: $2,250-$500

  • Four (4) T-shirts & Registrations
  • Logo visibility: placement on select materials which could include but not limited to website, & social media
  • Year-round Volunteer opportunities for employees
  • Sunburst Snack Pop-up Shop/DSANEO presentation at location of choice

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