2009 Buddy Walk® and Family Fun Day

October 4th, 2009, 10 A.M. – 1 P.M. at Villanova University Stadium

Visit the event fundraising website to register for the event, organize a team, join a team, or make a donation. Celebrate our kids and raise funds for the Trisomy 21 Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

A family fun festival and optional two-mile walk:

  • Sing along with Chris Burke, National Down Syndrome Society Goodwill Ambassador
  • Meet PBS KIDS Sprout’s friend Elmo from Sesame Street® and other celebrities
  • Win great raffle prizes
  • Jump in the moonbounces
  • Shoot baskets, kick soccer balls, toss footballs
  • Strut with the Mummers
  • Groove to music by D.J. Rockin’ Dave and Mr. Pete
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Contact Us

Call 267-426-5600 or email us for more information.

Get Involved

Become an event volunteer and join the behind-the-scenes crew for the Buddy Walk®.

 

A special thank you to our sponsors:
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Register for the Buddy Walk®

Download the Registration Form here.

Donate to the Buddy Walk®

Download the Donation Form here.

Organize Your Buddy Walk® Team

Organizing your yeam is EASY! And it's the best way to raise money for the event. Read the three-step overview below before you begin downloading the forms and organizing your team.

Team Captain Information

The following downloadable Microsoft Word documents contain all the information you’ll need to organize your team.

This is an overview of the steps you need to take as a Team Captain:

  • Set Up Your Team’s Web Page

    Begin the process of building your Buddy Walk® team by setting up a team web page. Follow the instructions provided below.

  • Invite Your Friends and Family to Participate

    You will be able to email your family and friends right from your team’s website and invite them to register as part of your team. Teams raising $500 or more will be listed on the Buddy Walk® t-shirt (donations must be received by CHOP by September 14, 2009 to be included on the shirt).

  • Request That Donations Be Made Online

    We encourage everyone to register and donate online whenever possible. It is quick, easy, and SECURE. Donors receive timely acknowledgement of their gift and a tax receipt, and you are immediately notified of their participation.

    For those who must register or donate on paper, download registration forms and donation forms, and return them by September 14, 2009 to

    2009 Buddy Walk® and Family Fun Day
    CHOP Foundation
    PO Box 40930
    Philadelphia, PA 19107-0930


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