Buddy Walk & 5k Registration


Register TODAY to join us for the 15th Annual “2012 Up With Down Buddy Walk” @ Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny on Saturday, August 25th! Register yourself, accept pledges and form your team at: http://secure.ezeventsolutions.com/fr/upwithdown/2012buddywalk!
The day will start at 8am with the 5k Run, Onsite Registration & Activities open at 9am with the Buddy Walk starting at 10am and lunch served after the walk (Thank You to Pork Producers of Iowa)! Music will be provided by The Wilder Side Band! Come enjoy a day of Down syndrome Awareness, games & crafts, family support, auction, dancing, singing, and FUN!

                                                                                                Registration Fees:
Participant with Down syndrome   $FREE (includes t-shirt)
5k, Walk & T-shirt                       $25.00
Walk Participant (11 & up)             $10.00
Walk Participant (10 & younger)     $5.00
t-shirts are $10.00 each

Funds from the Buddy Walk are used to support Families and National Down syndrome initiatives along with helping support projects & programs at GiGi’s Playhouse-Des Moines.  To volunteer go to: www.volunteermatch.org!

Recent Posts

Thank you to our Local Step to Accept Sponsor, Fareway!

  Today for GiGi's Kitchen we made pasta! It was great to see everyone participate and enjoy their meal. It is always fun to be...

What is to come after Fourth of July weekend!

Happy 4thof July weekend! I hope you all are staying healthy and enjoy this beautiful weekend! We do not have any Live programs scheduled for...

Meet our Summer Intern, Brooke!

Hello! My name is Brooke Patzner and I am a summer intern with GiGi’s Playhouse! I just finished my Junior year at Iowa State majoring...

Leave a Comment