The 2010 Columbus Buddy Walk will take place at the Columbus Crew Stadium on Sunday, October 3rd. By participating in the Buddy Walk, you will help make a difference in the lives of individuals with Down syndrome.

To see why we walk click here to view our Buddy Walk video. Then get involved with the Buddy Walk and make every step count!

Walk details

Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
  • Individual Registration: $21, includes (1) T-shirt.
  • Family Registration: $35, includes (2) T-shirts.
  • Additional Shirts are $15.

*Please note: the adult 2X and 3X shirts are an additional $5.

Please make all payments by check to the: Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO)
Mail forms and checks no later than Oct. 3, 2010
to: Buddy Walk® Registration, Down Syndrome Association, 510 E. North Broadway, Columbus, Ohio 43214.
 
In order to receive customized t-shirts a team must raise $1,000 by September 12, 2010. Registration forms postmarked by September 19, 2010 will be guaranteed shirt sizes ordered.

Event Day Schedule

  • 9:00 a.m........... Registration begins
  • 10:00 a.m......... Open start time for one mile walk
  • 11:30 a.m......... Fun in Crew Stadium
Open start time means that after Arnette Howard’s horn blows at 10:00 a.m., teams may walk any time between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. This will help alleviate congestion.
 
We will be accepting credit cards the day of the walk.
 
Picnic food will be available for purchase through Crew stadium vendors.
 
Even if your are unable to be in Columbus for the Buddy Walk, you can simply make a charitable donation to help support the Buddy Walk program and the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio by clicking on GENERAL DONATION.
 
For additional assistance, call us at 614-263-6020 or click here to contact buddywalk@dsaco.net

 

Directions

Crew stadium
One Black & Gold Boulevard
Columbus, Ohio 43211
Crew stadium is located adjacent to interstate
71, just 4 miles north of downtown Columbus.
 
From the North
  • Take 71 South to the Hudson Avenue exit
  • Continue straight
  • Turn right toward Fradena Ave
  • Continue straight onto Fradena Ave 
From the South
  • Take I-71 North through downtown Columbus
  • You will merge and then split from I-70 East
  • Follow all posted signs to stay on I-71 North
  • Exit at 17th Avenue
  • Turn left at the end of the ramp onto 17th Avenue 
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