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4TH FDSWF 3.21K FUN RUN & BUDDY WALK
ORGANIZATION: FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME/SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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32 people are interested
F.R.I.E.N .D.S. Down Syndrome West Florida together with the National Down Syndrome Society is happy to announce that the 4th Annual FDSWF 3.21k Fun Run & Buddy Walk will take place at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, October 26th, from 8am-5pm.
More than 4,000 Down Syndrome families, friends, professionals, vendors, and exhibitors are anticipated to attend this event to raise awareness, acceptance and advocate for individuals with Down syndrome.
The Buddy Walk was created by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October. The Buddy Walk promotes the acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. The Buddy Walk has grown from 17 walks to over 250 last year, raising over 14.5 million dollars to benefit local programs and services. The Goal of the Buddy Walk is to:
1. Raise funds so that FRIENDS can continue its current programming.
2. To develop innovated and new programs.
3. To enhance the position of the Down syndrome community.
PLEASE GO TO OUR FDSWF WEBSITE PLEASE, WWW.FRIENDSSUPPORT.ORG, AND FILL OUT OUR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION, ONCE WE RECEIVE YOUR INFORMATION WE WILL SEND YOU A CONFIRMATION AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BUDDY WALK VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, THANK YOU.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25th - LOAD TRUCK AT OUR STORAGE FACILITY - FISHHAWK STORAGE, UNIT 8131, BLD C - 16617 Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547
- 12pm - Load truck
- 3pm - unload truck at Raymond James and put up tents
Phone: (615) 260-0379
Email: sylvia@friendssupport.org
www.friendssupport.org VOLUNTEERS - Volunteers are needed for setup, parking, greeting the walkers and passing out flyers, water station, raffles, sales, buddy butlers, self-advocates, merchandise, and breakdown/cleanup. Please register on the Buddy Walk site to receive your free Volunteer t-shirt and Down Syndrome Awareness bracelet.
PARKING - Help guests as they enter the stadium to park. You will direct them to Tailgate, VIP, Handicap and guest parking sections. Eric needs 6 volunteers to help.
RAFFLES/MERCHANDISE SALES - We need four volunteers to help sell raffle tickets and Buddy Walk merchandise.
REGISTRATION - Signing in Buddy Walk attendees and collecting donations in the registration tent. Brenda needs 6 volunteers.
T-SHIRTS - We need volunteers to help wrap up and sort over 3000 t-shirts!
BUDDY WALK SIGNS - Place signs around Buccaneers field.
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About FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME/SPECIAL NEEDS WEST FLORIDA
Location:
11612 Miss Chloe Court, Riverview, FL 33579, Riverview, FL 33579, US
Mission Statement
F.R.I.E.N.D.S. MISSION • To provide vital special needs information, education, and resources, to expectant and new families. • Offer essential support, understanding, and advice to those with Down syndrome and/or other disabilities. • To provide fun activities in a safe and accepting atmosphere where our families and individuals can connect with each other.
Description
A volunteer-based, non-profit 501C3, founded in 2007 by families impacted by Down Syndrome and other special needs. We are committed to offering support, resources, and acceptance to all individuals with special needs and their families. We provide year-round programs, public education, community activities, and volunteer opportunities for those who want to help our special needs community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM4201 N Dale Mabry HwyTAMPA, FL 33607
DATE POSTED
September 7, 2019
SKILLS
- Fundraising
- Merchandising
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 16
- Up to 8 hours of volunteer time can be earned.
- We need two teams of volunteers, one team for the Buddy Run and one for the Buddy Walk. Please go to our website, www.ds-stride.org/fdswfbuddywalk to fill out our Volunteer application. Thank you.