Down Syndrome Association of the Emerald Coast to host 17th Annual Buddy Walk
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - After Hurricane Isaias struck the panhandle earlier this month, the Down Syndrome Association of the Emerald Coast has moved their annual Buddy Walk at Tommy Oliver Stadium to this weekend.
Board members Tony Super and Lauren Kolmetz joined NewsChannel 7’s Alyssa Dutton to share more details on the event.
The Walk takes place this Saturday, Oct. 24. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 10:00 a.m.
You can register for $15, and individuals with Down Syndrome attend for free!
There will be food, face painting, balloon animals, bounce houses, and more.
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