Center for Disability Resources (CDR) : Reminder: Support Family Connection's 2019 Buddy Walk

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Reminder: Support Family Connection's 2019 Buddy Walk

Support Family Connection of South Carolina's 2019 Buddy Walk!

Family Connection of South Carolina will host our 20th Annual Columbia Buddy Walk on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Last year, over 2,000 people and 87 Special Buddies participated in the walk alongside over 45 sponsors and vendors.

This year, we would love for your organization or business to join us as a sponsor at Saluda Shoals Park Athletic Complex in Columbia, SC as we work to make connections, raise awareness and promote inclusion during National Down Syndrome Awareness Month!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2019 Buddy Walk are now available at various levels, including:

· Champion Level ($2,500)

· Advocate Level ($1,000)

· Ally Level ($500)

· Friend ($250)

· Fan ($100)

These opportunities are available for your organization and include various levels of recognition, depending on your level of commitment, including:

· Recognition on stage during opening ceremonies.

· Recognition on all signage/print materials at the walk.

· Logo on Buddy Walk t-shirt.

· Recognition in issues of the monthly Family Connection eNewsletter, sent to over 3,000 supporters statewide.

· Social media posts to Family Connection’s more than 7,000 followers.

· Logo and link to your website on FamilyConnectionSC.org partner page and the Buddy Walk fundraising site.

· Free Buddy Walk t-shirts.

· Vendor spot and the ability to place promotional/print materials in Special Buddy bags to the event’s over 125 participants.

· And more!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your support changes lives!

Through your donations we are able to provide peer-to-peer support for families that have a child with Down syndrome.

Through your donations we are able to help families navigate the complex healthcare system to include understanding how to apply for TEFRA.

Through your donations we are able to provide educational opportunities for parents through workshops, webinars, conferences, at NO cost to parents.

Through your donations we are able to advocate for laws which benefit individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities, like the ABLE Act, which creates tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities.

Through your donations we are able to provide the book, “Babies with Down syndrome: A New Parent’s Guide” to families when they receive a new diagnosis of Down syndrome, in both English and Spanish.

Through your donations we are able to offer family events, sibling support groups, and host events like the Buddy Walk to raise awareness and CELEBRATE individuals with Down syndrome in our community!

This is just a small fraction of what we do! Thank you for helping Family Connection of South Carolina continue to grow and expand our programs and support for children and families!