{"id":73854,"date":"2019-08-17T12:19:20","date_gmt":"2019-08-17T16:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/syracuse\/?p=73854"},"modified":"2019-08-17T12:43:21","modified_gmt":"2019-08-17T16:43:21","slug":"2019-cny-buddy-walk-registration-is-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/syracuse\/community\/2019-cny-buddy-walk-registration-is-live","title":{"rendered":"2019 CNY Buddy Walk Registration is LIVE!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>You asked &amp; we answered!<\/h2>\n<p>GiGi&#8217;s\u00a0Playhouse Syracuse is thrilled\u00a0to be the new host of the annual\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndss.org\/buddy_walk\/ndss-buddy-walk-hosted-gigis-playhouse-syracuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NDSS Buddy Walk<\/a>!\u00a0\u00a0This year\u2019s 25th Anniversary Buddy Walk (21st year in Syracuse) will take place on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Parkway in Liverpool, NY. You can register TODAY! Click <a href=\"https:\/\/p2p.onecause.com\/syracuse-buddy-walk-2019\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a> to get started!<\/p>\n<p>Festivities will include\u00a0the walk, lunch, raffles,\u00a0GiGi\u2019s\u00a0program spotlights\u00a0and lots of FUN, FUN, FUN for our families!\u00a0\u00a0Most importantly, the\u00a0Buddy Walk\u00a0is an opportunity to celebrate achievements\u00a0and\u00a0raise awareness within\u00a0our community and to change the way the world views\u00a0Down syndrome, together.<\/p>\n<p>Your generous involvement will provide opportunities for\u00a0more individuals\u00a0to\u00a0learn to read, improve their health and wellness, develop career skills, and live truly fulfilling lives.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #f58220\">Registration is free for everyone!\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Individuals with Down syndrome will receive one free short sleeve shirt. Additional shirts can also be purchased on the Syracuse Buddy Walk page.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #f58220\"><strong>New this year! You now have the option of registering online and inviting friends and family to join your TEAM!\u00a0 Within this team page, you have the choice to help GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Syracuse &amp; NDSS by fundraising, but this is not a requirement of participating!\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>When: September 29th, 2019 10:30 am (Registration opens at 9:30)<\/h4>\n<h4>Where: Longbranch Park, Liverpool NY (Same great locations we have enjoyed for years!)<\/h4>\n<h4>Who: The entire community! Everyone is welcomed!<\/h4>\n<h4>Why: NDSS believes the Buddy Walk\u00ae can engage the community in a way that touches its heart and feeds its soul. GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse is honored to partner with NDSS to continue celebrating and raising awareness and acceptance for individuals and families living with Down syndrome! We will use this day to not only celebrate but connect our community with the FREE programming that happens all year long at GiGi&#8217;s Playhouse Syracuse.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #f58220\">What do we need? In the words of Self Advocate Sarah Stewart, who encouraged us all our the first informational meeting\u00a0 &#8220;we can all make a difference!&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Share about the Buddy Walk on your Social Media channels and use the hashtag #gigissyracuseBuddyWalk2019!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/p2p.onecause.com\/syracuse-buddy-walk-2019\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Start a Team and encourage your friends and family to join!<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Donate goods or services to the amazing raffle!<\/li>\n<li>Donate new or gently loved stuffed animals for our epic games, every kid wins!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please call us at 315-288-PLAY or email us at <a href=\"mailto:syracusebuddywalk@gigisplayhouse.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">syracusebuddywalk@gigisplayhouse.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/p2p.onecause.com\/syracuse-buddy-walk-2019\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-73858 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/syracuse\/files\/2019\/08\/BuddyWalkMemories-1024x697.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/syracuse\/files\/2019\/08\/BuddyWalkMemories-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/syracuse\/files\/2019\/08\/BuddyWalkMemories-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/syracuse\/files\/2019\/08\/BuddyWalkMemories-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/syracuse\/files\/2019\/08\/BuddyWalkMemories.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-73852 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/syracuse\/files\/2019\/08\/2019-Buddy-Walk-Header-1024x377.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/syracuse\/files\/2019\/08\/2019-Buddy-Walk-Header-1024x377.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/syracuse\/files\/2019\/08\/2019-Buddy-Walk-Header-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/syracuse\/files\/2019\/08\/2019-Buddy-Walk-Header-768x283.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/syracuse\/files\/2019\/08\/2019-Buddy-Walk-Header.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You asked &amp; we answered! GiGi&#8217;s\u00a0Playhouse Syracuse is thrilled\u00a0to be the new host of the annual\u00a0NDSS Buddy Walk!\u00a0\u00a0This year\u2019s 25th Anniversary Buddy Walk (21st year in Syracuse) will take place on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Parkway in Liverpool, NY. You can register TODAY! 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