Buddy Walk #2

A whole lot of people showed up at the Buddy Walk today. The weather was perfect. It wasn't all walking though.























There was some dancing and sliding too.





















And a chance to cool off after the long walk. Thanks to everyone who donated!

Alondra's Second Buddy Walk

That's my Alondra Rose reminding me, her Dada, to get the word out about her second Buddy Walk. This is the biggest annual fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota and it's only a few short weeks away. They do good things. If you can help this year, Alondra thanks you. Donating is easy. Same as last year.

Buddy Walk 2007

It's Buddy Walk day. The weather reports threatened rain all week. We were fearful of a soggy one, like the school marathon last weekend. But we lucked out and stayed dry. Well, sweaty from the humidity, but not dripping wet anyway.
Before the walk there were fun activities. A bouncy castle, dancing, and the big slide. It was a little too big for Alondra, so we just watched the big kids on it.

Team Alondra included Matt, Lauren, Becca, Grandma, Mom, and Dad.
Once the walk got started, this is what it looked like. There were a lot of people. We went around Como Lake. Alondra decided to pace herself for a strong finish.
And finish strong she did.
Thanks everyone who donated. We really appreciate the support.

Alondra's First Buddy Walk

I hadn't thought much about Down syndrome until a couple very special people came into my life. Now that I've thought about it, I'm thankful there are organizations like the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota around to help these special people out. We've already seen some of the good work these people do. And I'm confident as Alondra grows up, we'll see much more of their good work.

On October 7th, DSAMN is having their annual fundraiser. The buddy walk. Alondra plans to walk with several of her buddies. If you would like to help make Alondra's first ever buddy walk a success, click the link. I think you can figure out what to do from there.

We're just trying to do our part to get the word out. Thanks for reading, and please don't feel obligated. But if you can give something, thanks for that too.