Down Syndrome Association of Southern Maryland

10/19/2026

Join us next Saturday for some more fall fun!🍂🧁🍁
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10/18/2026

☀️👟 WAKE UP, WALKERS! IT’S BUDDY WALK DAY! 💙💛

The weather understood the assignment, the vibes are vibing, and it’s shaping up to be a GOOD day for the Buddy Walk! 🎉🙌🏾

⏰ WE START IN JUST ONE HOUR! That’s 60 minutes to grab your crew, lace up those sneakers, bring the energy, and get ready to walk, roll, laugh, and celebrate together! 🏃🏾‍♂️👟

We’re showing up for inclusion, acceptance, and our amazing community! 💙💛

10/18/2026

DSASMD BUDDY WALK IS HAPPENING TODAY!! We can't wait to see all of our friends 💙💛💙💛

10/12/2026

The DSASMD Buddy Walk is back on! Join us on Sunday, October 18th from 12:00–4:00 PM at Gilbert Run Park for a day of celebration, connection, family fun and Down syndrome awareness!
📣 Same location. Same amazing community. NEW DATE!

If you were registered for the original date, mark your calendar and get ready to walk with us! If you would like to join us, but didn't register yet, it's not too late - please register here. We can’t wait to see our families, friends, teams, sponsors, and supporters come together for an incredible afternoon. 💙💛

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026
⏰ 12:00–4:00 PM
📍 Gilbert Run Park

Please help us spread the word and share the new date!



The DSASMD Buddy Walk is back on! Join us on Sunday, October 18th from 12:00–4:00 PM at Gilbert Run Park for a day of celebration, connection, family fun and Down syndrome awareness!

Since 1995, the Buddy Walk® has been the premier advocacy event for the Down syndrome community in the United States. It is also the world’s most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community. The Buddy Walk® attracts thousands of participants from coast to coast eac...

10/02/2026

🌧️ Well… Mother Nature has entered the chat! 🌧️

As much as we love a good Buddy Walk, we’re not quite ready to turn it into the Buddy Splash! 😂☔️

Due to the high chance of rain, the Buddy Walk is being RESCHEDULED. We’re disappointed, but we’d much rather celebrate together on a day when the sunshine is invited, too! ☀️💙

But don’t worry—this is not goodbye, it’s just “rain check”! 😉

Keep an eye out for a NEW DATE! We’ll share the rescheduled Buddy Walk date as soon as it’s confirmed.

Thank you for your understanding, your enthusiasm, and your continued support. We can’t wait to walk, laugh, celebrate, and make memories with you soon!

💙🌞

09/22/2026

The DSASMD Buddy Walk is Getting Closer and we're looking for your team 👀

And let’s talk about that HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER Buddy Walk T-shirt! 👕🔥 You know the one everybody wants to get their hands on! 😍

Well don't wait to secure your shirt before Wednesday Sept. 23rd by creating your team and requesting your size.

📣 CREATE your team page.
👕 SECURE your highly sought-after T-shirt.
📲 SHARE your page.
👟 RECRUIT your crew.

Let's make this year's DSASMD Buddy Walk one to remember 🎉💙💛
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Since 1995, the Buddy Walk® has been the premier advocacy event for the Down syndrome community in the United States. It is also the world’s most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community. The Buddy Walk® attracts thousands of participants from coast to coast eac...

09/14/2026

Dear Families,

It’s time to get ready for our biggest fundraiser of the year— the Buddy Walk! 🎉

Please join us on October 4 from 12:00–4:00 PM for an incredible day of celebration, connection, and community. But we need your help starting now to make this year’s Buddy Walk our most successful one yet!

Create your Buddy Walk team, invite your family and friends to join you, and start fundraising!

We truly need all hands on deck. Every family and every team can make a difference. Think about the people and businesses in your network— employers, local restaurants and shops, family members, friends, neighbors, and community organizations. Whether it’s a corporate sponsorship or a $5 donation, every single dollar counts. We have big plans this year and we need the funds to support our growth!

The funds raised through the Buddy Walk help us continue supporting our families, providing programs and resources, building community, and creating opportunities throughout the year.

Here are a few ways you can get started:

Create your Buddy Walk team

Set a fundraising goal and share your team page

Invite family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors to donate

Reach out to businesses about corporate sponsorships (packet attached)

Share your team on social media, by email, and by text

Ask, ask, ask — small donations add up quickly!

Buddy Walk is October 4, 12:00–4:00 PM, but the fundraising starts today!

Together, we can make a HUGE impact. Thank you for showing up, spreading the word, and helping make our biggest fundraiser of the year a success.

We can’t wait to walk, celebrate, and make a difference together! 💙💛

With gratitude,

DSASMD Board of Directors
https://charity.pledgeit.org/dsasmdbuddywalk

08/24/2026

💛💙 COME OUT, DINE & MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 💙💛

Join us for a fun night out Tuesday, September 1st at Texas Roadhouse in La Plata! 🎉🥳

It’s more than just dinner—it’s an opportunity to support an amazing cause! When you dine with us and show this flyer, Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchase to the Down Syndrome Association of Southern Maryland. 💛💙

Bring your family, invite your friends, grab your coworkers, and let’s fill the restaurant with LOVE, LAUGHTER, and SUPPORT! 🥰🍽️

Every meal. Every dollar. Every person makes a difference. 💙💛

📅 Tuesday, September 1st
📍 Texas Roadhouse – La Plata
🎉 Show the flyer & give back!

Let’s eat for a cause and show our Southern Maryland community what happens when we come together! 💛💙

07/16/2026

Hello families,

Don't forget to join the Down Syndrome Association of Southern Maryland (DSASMD) for a day of summer fun at Cove Point!

Bring your family and enjoy:
🏊 Swimming
🌭 A delicious cookout
🌳 Outdoor games and activities
😊 Time to connect with old friends and make new ones!

We can't wait to spend the day together creating memories, sharing laughs, and celebrating our amazing community.

Be sure to pack your swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and your biggest smile—we'll see you at Cove Point!

We hope to see you there! 💙💛

RSVP now.

06/21/2026

🎉💙 SAVE THE DATE! 💙🎉

The Buddy Walk is Coming and it's better than ever!

Get ready for a day full of energy, smiles, music, and community fun! 🥳

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 12 - 4 pm
📍 Gilbert Run Park

Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your BEST vibes — we’re walking, celebrating, and making a difference together!

Stay tuned… you won’t want to miss it! 💙✨