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F.R.I.E.N.D.S. - Families, Raising, Inspiring, Educating, & Networking for Down Syndrome

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INFORMATION PACKET

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. - DOWN SYNDROME WEST FLORIDA

P.O. BOX 677 BRANDON FL 33509

EMAIL: [email protected]

Phone: (813)245-2782

REGISTER: www.ds-stride/fdswfbuddywalk

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Buddy Walk Flyer/Registration Fees…..…………………………………..…………….……….…… 3 Buddy Walk Informational Page ………………………………………………………………….…….. 4 Fundraising Goal …………………………………………………………………………………………..…… 5 Fun Run Flyer ………………………………………………………………………….…….…………………… 6 Buddy Walk Flyer ………………………………………………………………….………….……….…………7 Important Dates ………………………………………………………………….……………………..……….8 Buddy Walk Schedule …………………………………………………….………….………..…………9-10 Join Us – Online Registration ……………………………………………….…………….…………10-11 DS-Stride.org/FDSWFBUDDYWALK …………………………………………….………………………11 Come Buddy Walk with Us………………………………………………………….………………………12 All About Buddy Walk Fundraising………………………………………………….………………….13 Team Fundraising Goals & Incentives ………………………………………………………….…….14 Team Captain To List ……………………………………………………………….…….,………………… 15 How Do I Raise Money? Tips …………………………………………………...….…,…………………16 Collecting Buddy Walk Donations ………………………………………...……………………………17 How to Raise $1,000 ………………………………………………………...……………………………… 18 Individual Fundraising Ideas ………………………………………………..…………….………………19 Team Fundraising Ideas……………………………………………….……………….…….………………20 Sample Letter – Join our Team………………………………………………….………..………………21 Sample Letter – From a Self-Advocate ……………………………………….……..……………….22 Sample Letter – From a Parent………………………………………………….………..………………23 Raffle Information …………………………………………………………………………….………….……24 Raffle and Donation Request ………………………………………………….……………..…….…….25 Sponsorship Opportunities ……………………………………………………………….…….…………26 Sponsorship Levels ………………………………………………………………………….…….……….… 27 Sponsorship Confirmation Form………………………………………………………,……….…….…28 Vendors/Exhibitors/Crafts Vendors ……………………………………………..…………..….…...29 Vendors Flyer …………………………………………………………………………………,..….…….……..30 Volunteers Needed ……………………………………………….………………………,..……..……..….31 Buddy Walk Directions & Parking …………………………..……………………..…,,……….………32 Frequently Asked Questions………………………………….…………………………,,,,…..…………33

About F.R.I.E.N.D.S. – DOWN SYNDROME WEST FLORIDA


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A volunteer-based, non-profit 501C3, founded in 2007 by families impacted by Down Syndrome. We are committed to offering support, resources, and acceptance to all individuals with Down syndrome and their families. We provide year-round programs, public education, community activities, and volunteer opportunities for students. We advocate for awareness for our special needs community and have become the leading voice for Down Syndrome in the West Florida.


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NATIONAL BUDDY WALK

INFORMATION:

The mission of NDSS is to be the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. NDSS provides state-of-the-art, comprehensive programming to all individuals with Down syndrome and their families, which include: The National Advocacy & Public Policy Center in Washington, DC, its Down Syndrome Health Resources & Promotion Program, the first of its kind #DSWORKS® Employment Program, which is showing the world that people with Down syndrome are ready, willing and ABLE to work as well as the National Buddy Walk® Program. NDSS envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations and become valued members of

welcoming communities. The Buddy Walk program was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) in 1995 to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome. The Buddy Walk has grown from 17 walks, in 1995, to over more than 250 walks worldwide, raising over $17 Million dollars nationwide to support local programs and services, as well as the national advocacy and public awareness initiatives of NDSS.

FDSWF BUDDY WALK INFORMATION:

This is FDSWF’s 4th walk at Raymond James Stadium and will be held October 26, 2019. It is FDSWF largest fundraising event, and we have raised over $177,000 to support FDSWF and the NDSS.

We walk to show our Down Syndrome Pride! To promote awareness, inclusion,

and acceptance one step at a time!

At the 4TH FDSWF 3.21 FUN RUN & BUDDY WALK you will join more than 4,000 walkers from all over the Tampa Bay area as we unite to celebrate individuals with Down Syndrome.

Whether you have Down Syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your

support, take the first step and donate or register today!

Help us spread the word!

All are welcome for our Buddy Walk and all Special Needs individuals will receive a

Buddy Walk Medal!


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EVERY STEP AND EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS!

A BIG FDSWF THANK YOU TO LAST YEARS TEAMS!

#1 BUDDY WALK TEAM

FAISAL AND FRIENDS RAISED OVER $10,000 IN 2018! THANK YOU!!

#2 BUDDY WALK TEAM

TEAM JOEL RAISED OVER $3,550! THANK YOU!!

#3 BUDDY WALK TEAM

MASON’S CREW RAISED OVER $3090! THANK YOU!!

OUR TOP 10 FUNDRASING TEAMS FOR 2018 WERE:

Noreen Iqbal Faisal & Friends 8,070.

Ann Foyt Zach's Pack 5,283.

Kathy Boisseau Team Finnegan 4,480.

Bryan Wilson Team Joel 3,550.

Amanda Bucalo Mason's Crew 3,090.

Travis Pettengil Lucas's Lionhearts 2,165.

Jeanelle Tucker Team #LifewithLogan 2,150.

Adilene Breheney Team Bryce 1,245.

Sue WaradyKeene Team A.O.K. 1,110.

Elizabeth Bluemke 21 Love Street 1,025.

Together we can make it Happen!

Our 4th FDSWF 3.21 Fun Run & Buddy Walk Fundraising Goal for 2019 is $100,000!


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SHOW YOUR DOWN SYNDROME PRIDE! HELP

SUPPORT FDSWF AND THE NDSS.

THE 3.21 FUN RUN – A timed 3.21K race around

Raymond James Stadium with age division awards. For more information call Brenda Wando, 3.21 Fun Run Coordinator at (813)750-3949 or [email protected].

THE BUDDY WALK - Support your favorite Buddy by organizing a

Buddy Walk Team at your workplace, school, or community. The Top Five Buddy Run/Walk Teams will be awarded our FDSWF Appreciation plaque, their own private tent with a Buddy Butler and a cooler full of goodies. All individuals with special needs will be awarded a Buddy Walk medal. The top five teams will then lead off the walk! Julie Hirsch Photography will be taking your free team pictures by the pirate ship! For more information call (813)245-2782 or email [email protected].

BECOME A SPONSOR - Sponsors let our families know you support

them. All corporate sponsors receive recognition on our Buddy Run/Walk t-shirts, media, event flyers and brochures, website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter. For more information call Jamie Santillo, Marketing Director (239) 297-6991 or [email protected].

VENDORS/EXHIBITORS/CRAFTERS WANTED!

Sign up today! Meet more than 4,000 guests who are anticipated to attend this fun to raise awareness, advocate, and celebrate individuals with Down Syndrome. For more information call (813)245-2782 or send and email to [email protected].

WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS! Help promote the acceptance of people with Down syndrome by volunteering at the

3.21 Fun Run & Buddy Walk. Volunteers receive a free Volunteer Buddy Walk t-shirt and Down syndrome awareness wristband! For more information call Sylvia Bosma, Volunteer Coordinator (615)260-0379 or [email protected].

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS – See the Dancing for Donations and Mark Oliver’s Specialty Fit presentations. Meet your favorite Superhero,

Princess, Ghostbuster and Star Wars characters from Costumers with a Cause and The 501st Legion. Welcome back D.J. Chuck Eckhart and M.C. Julie McKenna. Explore the Treasure Chest Float and meet the arrghsome Krewe of Sir Francis Drake! Our new Mayor Jane Castor is participating in the kick-off and City Councilman Luis Viera will be giving FDSWF a commendation. Megan Dix and Ericka Chica Iglesias will be singing the National Anthems while the Florida Sunsation Cheerleaders and UT Cheerleaders rally us on. The kids will love Lola The Clown Face Painting, the USF Heath Service Volunteers Reading Tent, and Sunshine State Superkids Soap Box Derby rides, plus bouncy houses, giant slides, a petting zoo and a train ride! Visit with our resource and craft vendors. Don’t forget to bring cash for your chance to win raffle prizes, this year among the great prizes we have (3) three Disney Park Hopper tickets to give away! Food provided by Panera, Gourmet Deli, & Dunkin Donuts.

ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://WWW.DS-STRIDE.ORG/FDSWFBUDDYWALK

3.21 FUN RUN Sometimes you have to run before you walk!

3.21 FUN RUN 8AM to 10AM

EARLY REGISTRATION FEE $35

AFTER 10/17 REGISTRATION FEE $40

7AM EVENT DAY REGISTRATION $50

VIRTUAL RUN - Show your support online! $25

Registration includes a free Buddy Walk t-shirt, finisher medals, overall and age division awards, free photos, Down syndrome wristband and admission to all the Buddy Walk activities.

T-SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER

10/2/19 AND SIZES ARE IN LIMITED

QUANTITIES.

REGISTER EARLY!

THE BUDDY WALK Show your Down syndrome Pride!

THE BUDDY WALK 10AM-3PM

REGISTRATION FEE $20

EVENT DAY REGISTRATION $30 Children 12yrs and under and all special needs individuals are free. You must register them to receive the free t-shirt, Buddy Walk medal and Down syndrome wristband. Registration includes a free Buddy Walk t-shirt, Down syndrome wristband, team photos and admission to the day’s activities.



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IMPORTANT DATES:

Captains! Get your teams together, recruit family, friends, and co-workers to advocate, celebrate, and raise

funds for FDSWF & The NDSS! Register before October 2nd to ensure you get a t-shirt!

October 2nd T-shirt Order is placed. T-shirts and sizes will not be guaranteed after this date. Register Early

to guarantee your correct size.

October 14th T-shirt Roll Up/Bag – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Meet us at the Children’s Board to roll and bag over 2,000 t-shirts! 6pm, 1002 E Palm Ave, Tampa, 6pm. Thank you!

October 17th T-Shirt Pickup Tampa – Portillo’s Tampa, 6pm-8pm - 2102 E Fowler Ave, Tampa. Team Captains

please pick up t-shirts for your entire team. Come for dinner and pick up your t-shirts. A portion of your dinner sales is donated to FDSWF, thank you. Thanks Portello’s!

October 17th 3.21 FUN RUN Registration increases to $40. October 22nd Tuesday - T-Shirt Pickup Clearwater – Chili’s 25987 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater (727)799-3505 6-

8pm. Team Captains please pick up t-shirts for your entire team. Come for dinner and pick up your t-shirts. A portion of your dinner sales is donated to FDSWF, Thank you! Thanks, Chilis!

October 23rd Friday 6pm DEADLINE FOR TEAM AWARDS - Top five teams, Individual with the most money raised, and the Largest team!

October 24TH T-Shirt Pickup Brandon, 6-8pm – Portillo’s Brandon - 1748 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon. Team

Captains please pick up t-shirts for your entire team. Come for dinner and pick up your t-shirts. A portion of your dinner sales is donated to FDSWF, Thank you! Thanks Portillo!

October 25th Friday - Buddy Walk Set Up - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Noon – LOAD UP TRUCK - Meet us at Fishhawk Storage - 16617 Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia.

3pm – SET UP Raymond James Stadium Parking Lot #1 –4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy October 25th Friday T-shirt Pickup – Raymond James Stadium Parking Lot #1 - 4pm-7pm; Team Captains this

is the last pickup for t-shirts before the walk.


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4TH FDSWF 3.21 FUN RUN & BUDDY WALK SCHEDULE

3.21 FUN RUN

7AM FUN RUN - EVENT DAY REGISTRATION IS $50

8AM FUN RUN STARTS – Megan Dix starts off the race singing the National Anthem as The Florida Sunsation

Cheerleaders rally you onto victory with a 3.21 Mile race around Raymond James Stadium. Participants will receive a bib with a timing chip from Florida RoadRace and you will start/finish outside Raymond James Stadium. After you cross the finish line continue the rally at the Buddy Walk. Go inside the stadium up to the Pirate ship to take your team pictures! Enjoy a snack afterwards provided by Dunkin Donuts!

9:30AM FUN RUN VICTORY AWARDS – For all age groups: Over all Male and Female. Age groups: Male and Female 19

and under, 20-29, 30-29, 40-29, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and above.

VIRTUAL RUN - A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog or walk on

the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace and time it yourself. And your medal and t-shirt will be shipped directly to you. With your Virtual Run registration, you will receive a free 4th FDSWF 3.21 FUN RUN & BUDDY WALK t-shirt and Down syndrome Awareness wristband.

BUDDY WALK

10AM BUDDY WALK EVENT DAY REGISTRATION IS $30. You will not be allowed into the Parking lot until 10am to ensure the runners safety. Pack your own tailgating equipment and set up an area with your tents, tables, and chairs, it’s going to be a beautiful day.

10AM-12PM BUDDY RUN/WALK FESTIVITIES & FOOD

Enjoy the festivities! Music by DJ Chuck Eckhart. Enjoy lunch from one of the food trucks. BRING CASH to for the F.S.C. Bake Sale, 50/50, & Raffle tickets. The kids will enjoy the bouncy houses, giant slides, a petting zoo and train-ride! Meet your favorite Superhero, Princess, Ghostbusters from Costumers with a Cause and Star Wars Characters from The 501st Legion! Tour the Treasure Chest Float and meet the arrghsome Pirates of the Krewe of Sir Francis Drake. The Sunshine State Soap Box Derby will give the kids a thrill ride. Mark Oliver’s Specially Fit and Dancing with Donations will have presentations to delight the crowd.

VENDORS/EXHIBITORS/CRAFTS - Vendors are being accepted. We anticipate over 4,000

participants consisting of special needs families, resource vendors, medical professionals, family and friends. You need to bring your own tent. You may set up your area on Friday October 25th, Saturday from 6am-7:30am and at 9:30am. During the Fun Run no one will be allowed into the Parking lot between 8am-9:30am to ensure the runners safety. We are accepting Special needs resource vendors, vendors selling handcrafted goods, artisan foods and more. If you would like to register as a vendor log onto www.ds-stride.org/fdswfbuddywalk.

1PM MAYOR CASTOR & COUNSILMAN LUIS VIERA - We are so honored to have Mayor Jane

Castor and Luis Viera, City Council Representative for District 7, participating in the Buddy Walk. Councilmen Luis Viera will be awarding FDSWF an accommodation.


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1:30PM FUN RUN & BUDDY WALK AWARDS – Awards will be given to our Top Five Teams, the Largest Team, and Highest Individual Fundraiser. Thank you for all your hard work, we would not be able to do what we do without you.

1:45PM BUDDY WALK MEDAL AWARDS – You have taught us patience, love, and how to speak up when we see things that need to be changed, today we celebrate and honor you!

2PM ADVOCACY WALK - Ericka Chica Iglesias will sing the National Anthem as The Florida Sunsation

Cheerleaders and UT Cheerleaders rally for us! The Top Five Teams, the Largest Team, and the highest Individual Fundraiser will lead off the Advocacy walk by blowing air horns. You and your team will then take the Advocacy walk through Raymond James Stadium on a backstage tour. Show your DOWN SYNDROME PRIDE Tampa Bay!

3PM TEAM PHOTOS - Meet Julie Hirsch Photography by the Pirate Ship for your Free Team photos. Julie

Mckenna our wonderful M.C. will keep you amused as you watch yourselves on the giant Megatron screens.

3:30 PM RAFFLE TICKETS - Did you get your Raffle tickets? You need to be present to win. We will be calling out

the winners soon. Don’t forget to get a delicious treat from the F.S.C. Tent?

4th FDSWF 3.21 Fun Run & Buddy Walk

Need help Registering?

Check out the instructions on the next page!

Or Contact Dana Wells at DS CONNEX

[email protected]



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COME BUDDY RUN/WALK

WITH US!

What is a Buddy Walk® Team?

• A team is a group of people joining together to raise money and walk to support individuals with Down syndrome. • Sign up as many people as possible! Team members may include co-workers, friends, family, clients, anyone!

Why Form a Team?

• It’s fun! It’s easy! Be a leader and join FDSWF and NDSS in building a national alliance of individuals and groups committed to advancing awareness and understanding of Down syndrome.

How is a Team formed?

• Establish a Team Captain who will recruit and lead the team. • Leading the team involves setting fund-raising goals, supplying registration and donation forms and motivating

and inspiring your team.

Benefits of Team Participation

• Teams promote teamwork! Participating in the Buddy Walk® builds team spirit and a sense of camaraderie, regardless of the size of your team.

• Team participation increases your visibility in the community and demonstrates that your group or company cares about people.

• Team participation is great for building morale! You will feel really good knowing that you joined a group of people that care enough to directly affect the lives of people with Down syndrome.

• Your team could win awards for fundraising! • The Buddy Walk® joins people together in a unique and exciting way to support people with Down syndrome

while participating in a healthy activity.


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ALL ABOUT BUDDY

RUN/WALK

FUNDRAISING!

Did you know that Buddy Walk Teams compete against each other to win Team Fundraising Incentives?

• Team Captains motivate their teams to meet and exceed Team Goals to earn incentives!

• So how do you fundraise? There are a lot of ways and the following pages will give you several ideas!

Customize your Team Page at www.ds-stride.org/fdswfbuddywalk!

Once you register for the Buddy Run/Walk you can create a Team Page to share your story with everyone! Make sure you add a picture and write a personal note, then share the page with everyone you know and ask them to share it too!

Share on Social Media!

Like the FDSWF Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/FDSWF/). Then, use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. to tell all of your friends that you are supporting the Buddy Walk. Don’t forget to tell them why they should support it too! People usually only make a donation after being asked three times – so don’t hesitate to keep asking!

Recruit Sponsors for the Buddy Run/Walk

Our Sponsorship information is located on pages (23-25). When you get a company or organization to Sponsor the Buddy Run/Walk, the sponsorship dollar value is added to your team total! So, if you recruit a $500 sponsorship, a $500 gets added to your team total!

Write Letters!

Tips for Letter Writing Campaigns are provided on pages (18-20). This is an easy and successful way to fundraise!


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TEAM FUNDRAISING GOALS AND

INCENTIVES

*Team incentives deadline is October 23, 2019

BUDDY FRIENDSHIP EXTRAORDINARY CELEBRATION

TEAMS TEAMS TEAMS TEAMS

ALL TEAMS RAISE $250-999 RAISE $1000 & UP TOP FIVE TEAMS

Team name listed on Team name listed on Team name listed on Team name listed on MegaTron Screen MegaTron Screen MegaTron Screen MegaTron Screen at Stadium at Stadium at Stadium at Stadium

Team name recognition Team name recognition Team name recognition on the FDSWF Website on the FDSWF Website on the FDSWF Website Facebook, Newsletter Facebook, Newsletter Facebook, Newsletter

Be entered into a drawing Be entered into a drawing Be entered into a drawing for one of the Raffle prizes. for one of the Raffle prizes. for one of the Raffle prizes.

Featured on FDSWF Website until 2020 Buddy Walk.

Team Tent at Buddy Walk Comes with Buddy Butler!

Buddy Cooler – full of water and snacks!

A FDSWF Appreciation Plaque!

WILD CARD INCENTIVES

• The largest team registered online by October 23rd will be announced on the day of the event from the podium and Team Captain will win a $50 gift card!

• The overall top teams will be featured on our website and promotional materials for 2020 Buddy Run/Walk.

Each of you lends your time, talent and heart to raising awareness and funds for FDSWF.

We hope these packages show you our appreciation for all that you do! Thank you for

your support of FDSWF and our Down Syndrome community! We appreciate your help!



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Team Captains To Do List

• Like the FDSWF on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/FDSWF/

• Register your team on www.ds-stride.org/fdswfbuddywalk

• Recruit a team of walkers to participate in the Buddy Run/Walk!

• Hang posters & sign-up sheets in high-traffic area such as employee break areas, restrooms, etc.

• Send out e-mails asking people to join.

• Include family and friends!

• Put an article in the company newsletter.

• Sign all your emails with a request to “Join your Buddy Run/Walk® Team”.

• Send out weekly emails, memos, etc. describing your team’s progress.

• Educate employees about Down syndrome and how the Buddy Walk® helps promote awareness and

inclusion for people with Down syndrome and raise funds for local and national education, research

and advocacy programs.

• Ask your team members to recruit others.

• Give your team a fundraising goal to reach!

• Follow-up with your team member’s fundraising.

• Help your team by providing them with a copy of the fundraising tips in included here.

• Determine whether your team will wear a uniform/team T-shirt on event day. A shirt can be a fun

team booster and a way to identify your team members.

• Challenge another company or group to see who can raise the most money!

• Be a coach and motivate your team to success.

***Please note: Before initiating a fundraiser that requires uses of the F.R.I.E.N.D.S. logo and/or Tax ID

number, you must first discuss the opportunity with the FDSWF President, Ann Foyt,

[email protected]. ***


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HOW DO I RAISE MONEY?

People give to people they know. So, don’t be afraid to ask. This is a great way to CELEBRATE people with

Down syndrome and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

• It is best to spread the fundraising activities over a period of time. Developing a fundraising plan that

includes events throughout the year is a great way to keep the excitement going and raise a

tremendous amount of money along the way!

• Dedicate your personal or team fund raising effort to an individual with Down syndrome. Walk and

raise funds in their honor. Your honoree can be a co-worker, friend or family member with Down

syndrome. Putting a face with the cause helps donors realize their impact.

• Arm yourself with facts about Down syndrome. More than 400,000 people in the United States have

Down syndrome. One in every 733 births result in a baby with Down syndrome. Parents can be of any

age, ethnicity, and socio-economic level. Down syndrome is a genetic condition and is not typically

hereditary.

• Along with The National Down Syndrome Society, F.R.I.E.N.D.S. – Down Syndrome West Florida

promotes awareness and inclusion for people with Down syndrome and raises funds for local and

national education, research and advocacy programs.

• Be enthusiastic about your participation. Whether asking for a donation or for someone to join your

team, your enthusiasm will be contagious, and others will want to support you.

• Remember to ask your donors if their companies have a matching gifts program. You can easily double

your fundraising through matching plans!

• Once fundraising begins, remember to say, “Thank You”! You may choose to write personal notes,

send a standard letter, write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper or company newsletter, use

e-mail or a big poster in the company break room to thank your donors for their support.

• Be sure to develop a fundraising plan with your team. Encourage them to: Start early and set a goal

Use a variety of fundraising activities to keep interest and to exceed your team goal Publicize their

fundraising activities Encourage and applaud each other Fund-raise throughout the year Report their

successes

• You can do it! Ready, Set, Go!!

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Collecting Buddy Walk® Donations - Where and When Should

Donations Be Submitted?

• Encourage online donations – Online donations are made directly to your Buddy Walk team web page

and are instantly attributed to your walker and/or Buddy Walk® team fundraising goal. No additional

steps are necessary.

• Make all checks payable to FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME WEST FLORIDA and indicate the walker and/or

Buddy Walk® team to which the donation should be attributed in the memo section.

• Convert all CASH you have collected into a check! Write “Cash Donations” and walker/Buddy Walk

team name in the memo section of the check.

• Mail or hand-deliver donations to our officers – We encourage you to remit all contributions prior to

the Buddy Walk® to the address listed below.

• Give your donations to your team captain – If you are participating as a member of a Buddy Walk®

team, you can gather donations and submit them to your team captain before Buddy Walk® day.

• Though we’d rather you to submit your donations online to www.ds-stride.org/fdswfbuddywalk, that

way your donations can be attributed to your team total, you can bring all of your donations to the

registration table on Buddy Walk® day – Simply collect contributions from friends and family

members, record their names and donation amounts on the Buddy Walk® collection envelope and

submit the envelope of donations on Buddy Walk® day or to:

FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME WEST FLORIDA

P.O. BOX 677, BRANDON FL. 33509

QUESTIONS? CALL ANN FOYT (813)245-2782.



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How to Raise $1,000+

1. Have FUN! The more fun the more successful you will be.

2. Register Online and Set Up Your Team Walk Web Page.

Register and set up your team page where friends, family and coworkers can

donate to you directly online or join your team.

3. Customize Your Buddy Walk® Team Page Photo & Story

Participants who update these pages with their own photos and story raise 10

to 12 times more money than those who don’t update their pages.

4. Set Walk Team and Personal Goals Setting - goals gives you

and your supporters a goal to achieve.

5. Facebook - Recruit your Facebook friends to participate in the Walk.

6. Host a Shindig at Home or Work - Everyone loves a party! Host a

party at home or work and ask for contributions from guests when they arrive.

Try a barbeque, pizza party, luau, ice cream social, movie or bingo night, etc...

7. Encourage Online Donations - The average check or cash donation

a walker receives is $50, while the average online donation is over $75. Ask your

supporters to make donations directly online by visiting your Buddy Walk® team

page and quickly surpass your fundraising goal.

8. Ask 10 people for $25 = $250 - The average participant raises $250

for the Buddy Walk. You can easily do this by asking 10 people for $25 each. You

will be shocked how quickly you raise $250!

9. Matching Gifts Programs at Work - matching gifts are a great way

for donors to maximize personal contributions to the Buddy Walk. Ask your

company if they have a matching gifts program.

10. Launch a Letter-Writing Campaign - All Buddy walkers should

plan to send their own letters/emails to friends and family asking for support

and contributions. If you would like assistance in writing your message, simply

call us. We have sample letters and tips to get you started!

DAY 1 Put in your own $20 DAY 2 Ask your spouse or roommate for $20 DAY 3 Ask your mom or dad for $20 DAY 4 Ask your friend for $20 DAY 5 Ask your supervisor for $20 DAY 6 Ask a neighbor for $20 DAY 7 Ask another family member for $20 DAY 8 Ask a business owner for $20 DAY 9 Ask a person from church/club for $20 DAY 10 Ask a Co-worker

HELP SUPPORT A

GREAT CAUSE!

HOW TO RAISE $200 IN 10 DAYS


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Individual Fundraising Ideas

➢ Try a letter writing campaign: Whether you send e-mails or mail letters with your personal goals, a letter writing campaign has proven to be the most effective form of fund raising. Some participants choose to enclose a self-addressed envelope to make it easier for donors to mail back.

➢ Hold an auction: Auction a prime parking space at work, a half or whole day off, or yourself to work a day for someone.

➢ A little change makes a lot of cents: Ask a retailer to post this message at the register, "Dimes for Down syndrome” to help celebrate diversity and Down syndrome awareness.”

➢ Use your green thumb: Sell corsages, your extra houseplants, or bouquets from your garden.

➢ Schedule a game night: Host a Monopoly, poker, bingo or other game night and charge admission.

➢ Get Your Child's School Involved: A teacher at a private school instituted a "dress down day" for the entire student body & faculty. For a donation, a student or teacher could wear a hat, shorts or other attire that is normally not allowed (If the principal won't involve the whole school, how about a "special project" for just your child's class?)

➢ Organize a pretty baby contest: Gather employee baby pictures, have donation jars set up as votes - the jar with the most donations wins. Get prizes donated for the winners.

➢ Sell your career skill: For example, if you’re a CPA, offer to do your friends’ taxes for a fee that goes

toward your goal. Schedule a share-the-profit event: Many local restaurants will give a portion of a day’s profits to a specific cause. Set this up with restaurant management and notify your friends, family, etc. to visit the establishment on the scheduled day.

➢ Host a yard sale: Sell your unwanted items and put the profit towards your goal. If family/friends don’t

want to give money, suggest that you sell their unwanted items and keep the profit.

➢ Turn a gift to you into a gift to the FDSWF: Ask family/friends to donate money on your behalf to

the FDSWF instead of giving you presents at your upcoming birthday or anniversary.

➢ Present an instructional class: Invite possible donors to participate in a how-to class and charge a fee that goes toward your goal. For example, if you’re a great dancer, offer to conduct classes for your friends with the proceeds benefiting the FDSWF.

➢ Host a party: Throw a great party and charge admission! Have the party at your house or partner with a

local bar that gives you a portion of the evening’s cover charge.

➢ Host a block party: Invite your neighbors to a neighborhood block party. Sell food and charge admission.

➢ Approach your company: Many companies will give a flat donation and many others have a

matching gift program. These gift programs usually match donations given by employees. Be sure to approach your Human Resources department to learn the details.


2018 Highest Fundraiser Janelle

Tucker. Thanks Janelle!


West Florida

Team Fundraising Ideas

• Dress Down Days: Ask your company and other companies to conduct a “Dress Down for Down

Syndrome” for their employees. Designate a day, series of days or week and charge to dress casual.

Give discounts if people wish to buy more than one day. Example: one day for $5, or three days for

$10. Employees purchase a button/sticker that gives them the privilege of going to work dressed

casually on a designated day.

• Bake Sale: Hold a bake sale at work, church, or school or sell donuts, bagels and coffee in the

morning. Book Smart: Dust those bookshelves and have a book sale. Snack Bar: Set up an inexpensive

snack bar. Every day employees purchase snacks – sandwiches, chips, cookies, juices and soft drinks,

with all the proceeds going toward your fundraising goal.

• Coin Saving: Ask five to ten people to save their change for you for a month. Give them buckets

decorated. At the month’s end, invite them to your home for a “counting party.” Meals on Wheels:

Have a meal day where you will cook and deliver breakfast, lunch or dinner to other businesses in

town. Contact them a few days ahead of time to inform them of the menu, cost and how to order.

• Garage Sale: Have a garage sale in your company parking lot or at your home and have all your

friends, co-workers, and team members bring items from their homes to sell.

• Car Wash: Get your team together on a weekend to hold a car wash. Some good places to have a

car wash are parking lots of fast food restaurants, grocery stores and churches. Be sure to check with

the owners before setting up!

• Yard Displays: Place plastic pink flamingos, wooden cows, or whirly birds in the front yard of

unsuspecting donors...request a donation for them to be removed, an additional donation for the

homeowner to pick whose yard they are to be placed next, and another donation as "insurance" that

they don't wind up back in their yard.

• Brown Bag Lunch Day: Encourage employees to bring their lunch to work and hold a brown bag

party. Ask them to donate their lunch money to you. The money saved from not going out that day can

be contributed to the Buddy Walk.

• Fundraising Parties: Schedule a fund-raising party to benefit the Buddy Walk. You can have it at

your home, office or partner with a local restaurant or bar to sponsor the event by donating food or

the space. Promote the party to everyone you know and charge a cover. The restaurant/bar will

benefit from the free publicity and the money you raise will go toward your goal, not to mention it’s a

lot of fun!

• Don’t forget: Get pledges from people who have supported your loved one. Colleagues, doctors,

dentists, dry cleaners, hairdressers, and places where you are frequent patrons.




West Florida

SAMPLE LETTER - Join Our Team

Dear Friends,

I am excited about participating in the upcoming 4th FDSWF 3.21 Fun Run & Buddy Walk® benefiting

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Down Syndrome West Florida and the National Down Syndrome Society. I could really use your

help! This is a great event that raises money to promote awareness for all individuals with Down syndrome. In

addition, we raise money to support local services and national research, education and advocacy efforts. The

Buddy Run/Walk® will be held on Saturday, October 26,2019. It is a fun and heart-warming day that includes

an Advocacy walk through Raymond James Stadium, with food, fun, games and music. Come be a part of this

great day and do your part to help promote awareness and acceptance of people with Down syndrome.

You can help by:

• Joining our team and making a contribution to FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME WEST FLORIDA.

• Walking on our team and asking your friends, family or co-workers to support your team, raise money to

qualify for great prizes!

• Forming your own team (become a team captain and inspire others to seek donations for the Buddy Walk®)

• Making a fully tax-deductible contribution to FRIENDS Down Syndrome West Florida and letting your

personal contacts know that you are in support of this event.

Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects one in every 733 live births. It is one of the leading

clinical causes of intellectual disability in the world. Individuals with Down syndrome are at higher risk for

medical problems and language delays. Quality educational programs, along with a stimulating home

environment and good medical care, enable individuals with Down syndrome to become contributing

members of their families and communities.

I hope you’ll join our team. We look forward to seeing you on October 26th.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.

Thank you,

(Name) (Address) (Phone, Fax) (Email)

P.S. I’ve made it easy for you to join the team. Just visit www.ds-stride.org/fdswfbuddywalk!



West Florida

SAMPLE LETTER - From a Self-advocate

Dear Friend:

On behalf of my family and all other families at F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Down Syndrome West Florida and the National

Down Syndrome Society, we are asking for your help. Someone is going to ask you to donate to a cause, I

believe it might as well be me!

I have Down syndrome and can think of NO BETTER CAUSE!! Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that

affects one of every 733 live births. It is one of the leading clinical causes of intellectual disability in the world.

Quality educational programs, along with a stimulating home environment and good medical care, enable

individuals with Down syndrome to become contributing members of their families and communities.

At this time, the cause is not known. In addition, THERE IS NO CURE.

The Buddy Walk® is the most important event of the year. People from all over the area participate in our

Advocacy Walk to promote awareness for all people with Down syndrome. In addition, we raise funds to help

support local programs and national research, education and advocacy efforts. Please consider sponsoring me

for the Buddy Walk® by making a donation in any amount. Your donation will help me and many other

individuals and families affected by Down syndrome.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

[name]

[address]

Note: Please make checks payable to FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME WEST FLORIDA and mail to my address.

Please put my name/team name on the memo line and Buddy Walk®.


West Florida

SAMPLE LETTER - From a Parent Friends

Dear:

As most or all of you know, our son John is a 2-year-old with Down syndrome. In addition to being a happy,

healthy little man, John has been a major ambassador of goodwill in his short time with us and his impact has

been enormously positive. In short, John is a terrific and special little kid who has reminded us about all of the

really important things in life and who has a bright and wonderful future ahead of him.

When John was first born, we thanked everyone who had provided good thoughts, deeds and wishes. In the

almost 24 months that John has been with us the kindness and thoughtfulness have continued and, amazingly,

even gained strength -- it is at times overwhelming and we cannot thank you all enough. Many of you have

asked about a way to help or otherwise become involved in Down syndrome related charities.

FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME WEST FLORIDA is having their annual Buddy Walk® at Raymond James Stadium,

October 26th, at 10am. FDSWF is an organization that is committed to being the leader in enhancing the

quality of life, and realizing the potential of all people with Down syndrome. The Buddy Walk® is designed to

promote awareness and inclusion for people with Down syndrome, as well as to raise money to support

national education, research and advocacy initiatives. Needless to say, it promotes a cause that is close to our

hearts.

As stated above, the 4TH FDSWF 3.21 Fun Run & Buddy Walk® will take place at Raymond James Stadium.

Registration will begin at 10 a.m. with the walk kick-off at 1pm. The Buddy Walk® is through Raymond James

Stadium (strollers and wagons are permitted, NO PETS). We will have lots of entertainment including good

food, music, bouncy houses, a small train for the kids, face painting, Superhero’s, princesses, and Star Wars

characters, raffles, and 50/50 drawing.

We would love as many of you as possible to partake -- but we do not mean to pressure anyone. We recognize

how busy everyone is, however, we just wanted to let you all know about the event and thought it might be a

great opportunity to get together with some friends. We are committed to raising awareness about Down

syndrome as well as educating folks that a complete and happy life is possible for people with disabilities.

Please let us know if you intend to participate and please pass this note along to anyone who might be

interested or to anyone that I might have omitted.

Hoping to see you on October 26th. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity. With warmest

regards,

(Name)


West Florida

GREAT RAFFLE PRIZES!

50/50 RAFFLE - Grand Prize 50% of cash raised!

Raffle tickets will be drawn on 3pm

Must be present to win!

SOME OF THE GREAT PRIZES INCLUDE:

Walt Disney World Tickets - (3) Three Park Hopper Passes $417.00

Morean Arts Center – (4) Four complimentary St. Petersburg Art Experience $80.00

Massage Envy – (1) One 60-minute session $75.00

iFLY Tampa – (2) Two Flights Sessions $60/each $120.00

Titanic Exhibition – (4) Four complimentary tickets $75.96

WonderWorks – (2) Two All Access Tickets (Ropes, 4D Motion Ride, and 1 game of laser tag) $73.00

Zoo Tampa - Two (2) general admission tickets $69.00

Clearwater Marine – (4) Four admission tickets $99.80

ICON Park Wheel – (4) Four Admission tickets to Orlando’s Largest Ferris Wheel1 $123.24

Starship Cruises – (2) Two Dinner/Lunch Cruise $188.68

Glazer Children’s Museum – 3-month membership $45.00

StarFlyer – (7) Tickets to Orlando’s Tallest Swing Rides $70.00

Saddlebrook Resort – Round of Golf for (4) Four - includes Green Fees & Golf Cart $240.00

Columbia Restaurant – (4) Four $25 Gift Certificates $100.00

Piccola Italia $30 Gift Cards $30.00

Take A Break Behavioral Babysitting 2hr Gift Certificate

TO MAKE AN IN-KIND DONATION FOR FDSWF TO RAFFLE AT THE BUDDY WALK PLEASE CONTACT JAMIE SANTILLO, MARKETING DIRECTOR AT (239)297-6691.

*Proceeds to benefit FRIENDS Down Syndrome West Florida and the National Down Syndrome Society.


West Florida

Raffle & Silent Auction Donation Request

Dear Friend,

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Down Syndrome West Florida (FDSWF) is pleased to announce the details for our 4th FDSWF 3.21

Fun Run & Buddy Walk that will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Raymond James Stadium, from

7:00am-3:00pm.

The Buddy Walk® is an advocacy walk to promote acceptance and inclusion of all people with Down syndrome

and to raise funds to the support programs and services of the FDSWF, including our Baby Friends playgroups,

Dream Tweens Peer Club, D.A.D.S. group, and our popular F.S.C. All Abilities Dance. They are also raising funds

to open a Down Syndrome center called THE FRIENDS CENTER that will not only provide all of their programs

but also provide a desperately needed Daycare, after-school program, and adult Daycare for the special need’s

community.

We are writing to ask if you would consider donating to this event. Whether it is an “in-kind”, raffle or

monetary contribution, your support will benefit an amazing cause. Some ways to help are:

· Providing an in-kind donation such as water or snacks. · Donating items and/or gift cards for our basket raffle. · Providing a monetary donation or gift card.

To acknowledge your contribution, the name of your business will be listed in our FDSWF newsletter, on our

website, and will be announced at the event. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. I hope you

will support our mission in one of the above capacities. Please call JAMIE SANTILLO, MARKETING DIRECTOR,

(239)297-6691, if you have any questions about the FDSWF or the Buddy Walk® . You may also visit our main

FDSWF website at www.friendssuport.org or our Buddy Walk® website at www.ds-stride.org/fdswfbuddywalk

for more information.

Thanks again, and we hope to hear from you soon!

Sincerely,

Jamie Santillo, Marketing Director 4th FDSWF 3.21 Fun Run & Buddy Walk FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME WEST FLORIDA

http://www.friendssuport.org/


West Florida

4TH 3.21 FUN RUN & BUDDY WALK SPONSORSHIP

OPPORTUNITIES

Dear Sponsors, F.R.I.E.N.D.S. DOWN SYNDROME WEST FLORIDA (FDSWF) our non-profit has been working hard to coordinate some amazing programs, community events and initiatives for our Tampa Bay individuals impacted with Down syndrome. Our Goal is to advocate, educate and celebrate Down syndrome by taking meaningful action in our local community, and we did! We have been busy raising money to open THE FRIENDS CENTER. THE FRIENDS CENTER will offer all our year-round programs, plus offer a desperately needed day care, after-school and adult day program for all special need’s individuals. We invite you to join us in celebrating October as Down Syndrome Awareness month and we are asking the Tampa Bay community, business leaders, media and our families for help as we make Tampa not only Down syndrome friendly but to help celebrate our Down syndrome pride! Together with the National Down Syndrome Society you can help FDSWF by participating in our 4th FDSWF 3.21 Fun Run & Buddy Walk. Ninety-three percent of the net proceeds from this event will go towards our goal of $100,000 to support THE FRIENDS CENTER and all of FDSWF’s wonderful year-round programs. Seven percent of the proceeds will be donated to the National Down Syndrome Society. We are committed to actively promoting every sponsor who helps make this a much-anticipated event. Your organizations name will be included on our 4th FDSWF 3.21K Buddy Run & Walk website, Facebook page, participants t-shirts, and all media used to promote the event. If you have any questions, or if you are looking for a customized package don’t hesitate to contact, Jamie Santillo, our FDSWF Marketing Director at (239)297-6691 or via email [email protected]. We look forward to your help in promoting this fun, family friendly and much needed event for our entire community. Thank you for your gift of support and sponsorship, With warmest regards,

Ann Foyt, R.N.

FDSWF President

mailto:[email protected].


West Florida

PLATINUM SPONSOR LEVEL $5,000 • Corporate logo (LARGE SIZE) on back of race T-shirt.

• Corporate logo on Registration page and FDSWF website with link to your site.

• VIP introduction from stage.

•Banner/Information/Giveaways prominently displayed during the event (provided by Sponsor).

• Free table at the event.

• Multiple PA announcements mentioning sponsor name during the event.

• 5 complimentary 3.21K Fun Run/Buddy Walk entries.

GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR $2,500 • Corporate logo (MEDIUM SIZE) on back of T-shirts.

• Corporate logo on Registration page and FDSWF website with link to your site.

• VIP introduction from stage.

• Banner/Information/Giveaways prominently displayed at the event (provided by Sponsor).


• 2 Special PA announcements mentioning sponsor name during the event.


SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR $1,500 • Corporate logo on back of T-shirts.

• Corporate logo on Registration page with link to your site.

• Signage at the event.


• 1 Special PA announcements mentioning sponsor name during the event.


BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR $1,000 • Corporate logo on the back of T-shirts.

• Corporate logo on Race Registration Page with link to your site.


• 2 complimentary 3.21K Fun Run/Buddy Walk entry.

EVENT/MEDIA SPONSOR $500 • Corporate logo on back of Race T-shirts.

• Corporate logo on Registration Page with a link to your site.

• Free table at the Event.

COURSE MARKER SPONSOR $250 • Corporate logo on Marker signage along the 3.21K Fun Run/Buddy Walk course.

• Recognition as Course Signage Sponsor.

WATER STATION SPONSOR $100 • Corporate Logo will appear on signage at Water Station.

• Recognition as Water Sponsor.

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F.R.I.E.N.D.S. - Families, Raising, Inspiring, Educating, and Networking for Down Syndrome West Florida

P.O. BOX 677 BRANDON FL 33509 (813)245-2782 TAX EIN#65-1261646 Email: [email protected]

BUDDY RUN/BUDDY WALK SPONSORSHIP

CONFIRMATION FORM

Organization Name: _____________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code: _____________________________________________________________

Contact Person: _________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________

Website Address: ________________________________________________________________

1. Sponsorship Level (please circle)

• Platinum Sponsor $5,000

• Gold Sponsor $2,500

• Silver Sponsor $1,500

• Bronze Sponsor $1,000

• Event/Media $500

• Course Marker $250

• Water Station $100

2. Do you plan to send/bring materials/giveaways to be distributed at the event: YES NO 3. Sponsor can choose to have company name or submit a logo. Please write your company name

exactly how you would like it to appear on our website, signage, etc.

Company Name: _____________________________________________________________

❖ Artwork/Logos must be submitted to [email protected] no later than September 31st. ❖ Logos for t-shirts are printed in one color and should be submitted as a vector file. ❖ Logos for website and social media should be submitted in high resolution JPEG or EPS files.

4. Participants that receive complimentary entries as part of their sponsorship can register by providing participant information to Ann Foyt at [email protected].

5. Checks can be made payable to FRIENDS Down Syndrome West Florida and mailed to P.O. Box 677, Brandon, FL 33509. Please mail checks no later than September 31, 2019.

Please call or email Jamie Santillo, Marketing Director to set up sponsorship, customize sponsorship or answer any questions. Jamie can be reached via text/phone at (239)297-6691 or email at [email protected]. Many thanks for your support, consideration, and sponsorship!

FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME WEST FLORIDA – Your donations are tax-deductible! Our Florida Non-profit EIN number is #65-1261646. For more information about FDSWF visit our website at www.fdswf.org.






http://www.fdswf.org/

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Hello Vendors!

We invite you to join us as a Vendor on Saturday,

October 26, 2019 for our 4TH FDSWF 3.21 FUN RUN &

BUDDY WALK at Raymond James Stadium. Help us

advocate to make Tampa not only Down Syndrome

friendly but let’s show off our Down Syndrome Pride!

Your participation and support in the Buddy Run/Walk

will help FDSWF to continue providing our current

year-round programs, family outreach and support,

community events, public awareness and education,

and provide students with volunteer opportunities. We are the leading voice for Down syndrome in the

Tampa Bay area.

The Buddy Run/Walk is our largest fundraiser and you will be provided the opportunity to promote your

business to over 4,000 guests in a fun family friendly atmosphere. Vendor spaces are only $75 and you are

provided with a 10x10 space, a table and 2 chairs. Please bring your own tent and decorations.

*NOTE we'd love to feature businesses that are owned by individuals with Down syndrome or other special

needs. There is no vendors fee for these businesses. Non-profits are also free, but if you’d like FDSWF to

provide your table and chairs there is a $15 fee.

To reserve your spot with a check, please mail the completed Vendor application with payment by October 21,

2019 and make check payable to: FRIENDS - DOWN SYNDROME WEST FLORIDA and mail to P.O. Box 677

Brandon, FL 33509.

Please call or email me with any questions you may have. Thank you and we are looking forward to seeing

you on October 26th.

Sincerely,

Ann Foyt, R.N. – President

(813)245-2782/[email protected]



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VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

October 14th T-shirt Roll Up/Bag – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Meet us at the Children’s Board to roll and bag

over 2,000 t-shirts! 6pm, 1002 E Palm Ave, Tampa, 6pm. Thank you!

*PLEASE REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER ON THE BUDDY WALK WEBSITE

https://www.ds-stride.org/fdswfbuddywalk/volunteer

*PLEASE REGISTER ON THE DISNEY’S POINTS OF LIGHT WEBSITE AS WE EARN DISNEY TICKETS

FOR FDSWF

https://www.allforgood.org/projects/1JldeXJz

*YOU MUST REGISTER TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE BUDDY WALK T-SHIRT AND WRISTBAND.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25th - LOAD TRUCK AT

OUR STORAGE FACILITY - FISHHAWK STORAGE, UNIT

8131, BLD C - 16617 Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547 at

NOON.

3PM - unload truck at Raymond James and put up tents.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 -RAYMOND

JAMES STADIUM - 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL

33607.

1ST SHIFT PLEASE ARRIVE:

• 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM (FUN RUN Site Build & Set Up)

2ND SHIFT PLEASE ARRIVE:

• 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Shift 2 - Event Volunteers)

• 3:00 PM (Break down – clean-up) Load Truck

• 4:00PM – RIVERVIEW STORAGE - UNLOAD TRUCK AT

OUR STORAGE FACILITY

Our 3.21K Fun Run will be at 8am and the Buddy Walk will be happening at 1pm. As it is really two events, we will be putting together two volunteer teams. Each volunteer will receive a Buddy Walk t-shirt, Down Syndrome Awareness wristband, and Breakfast & Lunch will be provided by Dunkin Donuts and Panera Bread. Sylvia Bosma - Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (615) 260-0379 Email: [email protected]/www.fdswf.org


BUDDY RUN/WALK DIRECTIONS AND PARKING


https://www.ds-stride.org/fdswfbuddywalk/volunteer

https://www.allforgood.org/projects/1JldeXJz

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fdswf.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0N4zhqiQPQCOFn_Eeb57KRDvaGV2gSinqgEdUo7gDFEUalJ0BqKTbsF5U&h=AT2a7idiMvu660cyRybnDxo-mf6yPUk1CIGn6CjeZvSPP1XMJzcKBf-SBdHL5MIGvjLJHEa1j97V38mVx9AJIlrit1RC_1JM8YA4TWfkVwAZKOFjFgtvZFXLpAaxQJ_iObQr


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Handicap Parking Lot #2 Main Parking Lot #1 Vendors Parking Lot #4 *These are tentative and may change, please check back closer to the event.

Address 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, Florida 33607

*Please enter Parking Lot off of Martin Luthier King Ave

FROM THE NORTH I-75 to I-275 South to Hillsborough Avenue West (exit 47) or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard West (exit 46B). Himes Ave. (exit 41B) or North Dale Mabry (exit 41A). FROM THE SOUTH (SARASOTA AND BRADENTON) I-75 North to North Dale Mabry (exit 41A). FROM THE EAST (ORLANDO) I-4 West to I-275 South to Himes Avenue North (exit 41B) or North Dale Mabry (exit 41A). I-4 to Hillsborough Avenue West (exit 19) or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard West (exit 17) FROM THE WEST I-275 North to North Dale Mabry (exit 41A). or Highway 60 East to Spruce Street East to North Dale Mabry.


http://raymondjamesstadium.com/directions/#from-the-north-106502

http://raymondjamesstadium.com/directions/#from-the-south-sarasota-and-bradenton-117993

http://raymondjamesstadium.com/directions/#from-the-east-orlando-109453

http://raymondjamesstadium.com/directions/#from-the-west-120320

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Buddy Walk® ? The 4TH FDSWF 3.21 FUN RUN & BUDDY WALK is an Advocacy walk in which anyone

can participate! It is an inspirational and educational event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of

people with Down syndrome. Individuals form teams to honor their loved ones, friends and family with Down

syndrome. Some teams honor a specific individual, while others support the community as a whole. They create

personal fundraising pages with photographs and stories about why participating in the Buddy Walk® is important.

There are many fun incentives that drive fundraising leading up to the walk!

What are the goals for 2019? FDSWF hopes to have more than 60 teams raising at least $100,000. There are

many important gaps in programs for individuals with Down syndrome and raising these funds will help us fulfill our

mission of providing information, resources and support to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and their

communities!

Where does the money go? 93% of the funds raised help FDSWF provide information, resources and support to

individuals with Down syndrome in West Florida (Hillsborough, Pinellas, & Pasco counties). 7% of the funds help the

National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to support research, education and advocacy on the national level.

Where is the Buddy Walk® exactly? Raymond James Stadium Address 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa,

Florida 33607. *Please enter Parking Lot off of Martin Luthier King Ave.

Who can participate in the Buddy Walk® ? Anyone and everyone! We encourage everyone to invite family,

friends, classmates, teachers, students, neighbors, coworkers, and others to join them at our Buddy Walk® ! Every

participant helps promote the importance of awareness, acceptance and inclusion!

How can I get involved? Register and join a team or start your own team! First, register, then make you own

fundraising page where you can include your personal story, photos, and videos and share via email or social media.

Encourage people to join your team and ask them to make their own fundraising pages to tell their story and send to

their friends and family as well!

I think my company might like to get involved. How do we do that? There are fabulous

sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact Jenna Sites at [email protected], or 937-222-0744 for more

information. You can also take a look at our sponsorship opportunities on www.DaytonBuddyWalk.org! Companies can

also form their own teams to help fundraise and take part in the walk! Contact us with any questions!

I didn’t preregister. Can I still get a walk T-shirt? Yes. Shirts will be for sale at the walk, while supplies

last, for $5 each.

Are there opportunities to volunteer? Absolutely! We need help with everything from planning to day-of-

the-walk logistics to cheering on our walkers! Contact Jenna Stites at [email protected] for more information!

Can I put up a Vendor/Craft/Exhibit Table? Yes, Contact Sue Warady-Keen at (630)914-4114.



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