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F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is having it's Sixth Annual Buddy Walk on Saturday, Sept. 22^nd at Baker Park, located near downtown Frederick, Maryland.  Please click here for large map and here for closer map.

Check-in/Registration begins at 12:00 p.m. noon. Come to the bandshell area of Baker Park.  When you check-in/register, you will receive your t-shirt(s).

Walk will begin at 1:00 p.m. The one-mile walk begins and ends at the bandshell in Baker Park.

Scheduled to appear are...

Chris Burke 
along with 
Joe & John DeMasi

Frederick City Mayor
William J. Holtzinger

Miss Frederick 2007
Jeanna Rose Riscigno

 

Craig Blackburn
Self Advocate and Motivational Speaker

We are also excited to have Craig Blackburn (www.craigblackburn.net) who is a Peer & Self Advocate/Motivational Speaker.  Craig's mission is to promote self-advocacy through demonstration of what each person is capable of through inclusion, self-determination, a belief in yourself and hard work.  To empower others to incorporate the motto of “I CAN” into every phase of their lives so that it becomes a way of life!

Frederick Keys' mascot 
"Keyote"

Fun and activities will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Plus, "Bubbles" the clown will be here.  Relax and have fun with give-aways, music, food, balloon creations and visit with family & friends.

If you're interested in volunteering at this event, please contact Keith Zecher at (301) 834-6848.

Please help our organization bring together a wide range of concerned individuals to reach out to friends, family and co-workers to promote awareness and inclusion for people with Down syndrome and to raise money for research, education and advocacy programs.