Want to have a great time with your family and help a GREAT cause at the same time? 

We would like to invite you to join us for the Buddy Walk or make a donation.  The Buddy Walk is not only a celebration of the lives of individuals with Down syndrome, it also a FUN day with the family.  The walk itself is a one mile walk… but there are SOOOO many things to do at Reunion Ranch.  There will be pony rides, music, food, games, a fantastic playground, a helicopter, fire-engine, SWAT car, The Flying Elvises, paddle boats, a silent auction, BBQ lunch and so much more!

Click here to DONATE:  http://www.active.com/donate/buddywalk09/sydneysaints   

JOIN OUR TEAM!!  We would love to have you walk with us on Sunday, October 25, 2009. This year “Sydney’s Saints” are marching in full Mardi Gras attire, “Beads and Boas, and Masks.. Oh My”.   The event lasts from noon to 4:00pm.(team members need to be there by 1:00.)  If you are interested in joining the team, see the details below. 

What does it mean to be on a team?

• Pay a $15.00 registration fee which gets you a T-shirt, BBQ lunch, and a goodie bag.(children 12 and under $5.00)
• Come out to Reunion Ranch and walk the One-mile walk with the team
• Have a BLAST!  The Buddy Walk is really a great time for the whole family!!  There is so much to do at Reunion Ranch.  There will be pony rides, music, food, games, a fantastic playground, a helicopter, fire-engine, SWAT car, The Flying Elvises, paddle boats.
• Come out wearing your BEST Mardi Gras attire!  Boas, Beads, masks, etc.  
• Click here to join us! http://www.active.com/donate/buddywalk09/sydneysaints 

So, What is the Buddy Walk?  It is the biggest fund raising event for the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas (DSACT).  DSACT is the non-profit organization that support people with Down syndrome and their families in the Austin metropolitan area.  We have personally benefitted from social programs, training workshops, educational tools, and Sydney is about to start a Learning program this month to begin the process of reading! The money from this walk supports:

• Programs: Social, educational, and support programs meant to better the lives of our children with DS. 
• Awareness: DSACT also is heavily focused on building DS awareness in the schools, medical community, religious community, and the workforce. 
• Education:  A major focus this year is in the prenatal screening focusing not only on education for OBGYNs on delivering the diagnosis, but support for the new parents.  DSACT is also bringing in speakers throughout the year to specialize in topics directly related to raising our children.
• Building Community:  There are community Forums and safe places for families to reach out to each other for support and questions related to DS.  Networking families together to benefit from each other’s experiences is incredibly helpful, especially to those of us still new at all of this.

Come join us and celebrate the wonderful gift of Sydney!