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'Three Rivers Dash for Down Syndrome' Benefit Oct. 15 at Hartwood Acres
The event, formerly known at the Buddy Walk, has changed its name this year.
The Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh is changing the name of its 17th annual awareness walk to make it more personal.
The event, which the National Down Syndrome Association calls the Buddy Walk, will be known as the “Three Rivers Dash for Down Syndrome” in the Pittsburgh area. This year's event will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Hartwood Acres in Allison Park.
More than 2,000 friends and families gathered to celebrate last year’s event, promoting the acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome, and the association hopes to beat that number this year.
The day includes an awareness walk and food, entertainment and activities for people of all ages and abilities. Donations and sponsorship funds stay with the local community and directly impacts families.
The cost to attend is $20 per household. Cash donations also will be accepted.
Online registrations will be accepted at www.dsapgh.org until Oct. 10. Paper registrations must be postmarked by Oct. 3. Anyone may register on the day of the walk.
For more information, contact event co-chairwomen Margaret Olisky and Terri Rogers at dash@dsapgh.org.
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