Buddy Walk to be Hosted by BCARC Down Syndrome Family Group10:07AM / Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Dalton, Mass. – On Saturday, October 3, 2009, the Berkshire County Arc Down Syndrome Family Group will host the third annual “Buddy Walk® of the Berkshires”. The goal of the walk which is affiliated with, the National Down Syndrome Society, is to promote awareness and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and to fundraiser for those living in Berkshire County.
The event will begin with registration at Craneville Elementary School in Dalton, MA at 10:00 a.m. Registration will end at approximately 11:00 a.m., with the walk to follow. Walkers will walk to Pinegrove Park in Dalton, where there will be a family barbeque to include food, music from the Berkshire Hills Music Academy, and children’s activities. The keynote speakers will be State Representative Denis E. Guyer and Berkshire County Arc Executive Director Ken Singer.
The event is currently sponsored by: Donovan and O’Connor, LLP, Bardwell Bowlby and Karam Insurance Agency, Inc., Berkshire County Arc, Carr Hardware, Claim Services International, Classical Tents and Party Goods, Clifford Oil Company, Inc., Freihofer’s Greylock Federal Credit Union, Haczela Construction, Co., John Williams, Kelly’s Package Store, Misty Moonlight Diner, Patriot Suites, Paul Dilego, Jr., CPA, PC, Rotary Club of North Adams, Sheriff Carmen C. Massimiano, Jr., and The Deputies of Berkshire County, Smith, Watson and Company, Superior Graphics and United Cerebral Palsy of Berkshire County. It is expected that over 600 people will participate in the Buddy Walk.
The BCARC Down Syndrome Family Group currently supports 28 families living in Berkshire County who have a family member with Down syndrome. All proceeds from the Buddy Walk will help to provide services and support for children, adults and families of people with Down syndrome living in Berkshire County.
Registration for the walk is free for all who would like to participate. For additional information on registration, donations, sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities please contact Christine Ferrari at (413) 499-4241 Ext. 265, or visit our website at www.bcarc.org/dsfg. |
