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21 Down Friends & Family Buddy Walk

Sat May 2, 2020 Atlantic City, NJ 08401 US Directions

Event: Walk Participant ONLY

The annual 21 Down Friends and Family Buddy Walk on Saturday, May 2nd will be held on the world-famous boardwalk in Atlantic City, just steps from casino resorts and New Jersey’s beautiful miles of beach, at the Atlantic City Steel Pier. Our Buddy Walk location is shore to excite you, located at 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ. Registration and pre-walk activities will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Steel Pier’s Ocean Reef Oasis with our ceremony kick-off at 2:15 p.m., followed by our one-mile walk at approximately 2:30 p.m. The walk will commence in front of the Steel Pier on the boardwalk starting at Pennsylvania Ave., heading down the boards towards our turn around point at New Hampshire Ave., and return to the Steel Pier. Festivities will continue after the walk from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00p.m. for our thrill seekers that register for the “Walk/Amusement Ride” combo. “Walk/Amusement Ride” registrants can enjoy the rides and attractions during the specified time over and over again. (*Please note “The Wheel” is not included in the ticket price but it is a must do for anyone interested…. It will take you to new heights!)

Festivities for Registered attendees include one mile walk, event t-shirt (if registered by 4/15/2020), amusement rides (if purchased), face painting, games, dancing, "character" guests, water beverage, and more.

Registration Fees:
-Individual with Down syndrome - Walk Only $21.00/ea.*
-Individual with Down syndrome - Walk & Amusement Rides $21.00/ea.*
-Registration - Walk Participant $25.00/ea.
-Registration - Walk & Amusement Rides Participant $35.00/ea.
-"Spirit Stepper" - Virtual Walker $25.00/ea.

All Sales Are Final - No Refunds.
Fun will be had, rain or shine!
*All Individuals with Down syndrome must be accompanied by a registered Walk Participant or a registered Walk & Amusement Ride Participant.
Start Time: 1:00pm EDT
End Time: 3:00pm EDT
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Walk & Amusement Ride Participant

The annual 21 Down Friends and Family Buddy Walk on Saturday, May 2nd will be held on the world-famous boardwalk in Atlantic City, just steps from casino resorts and New Jersey’s beautiful miles of beach, at the Atlantic City Steel Pier. Our Buddy Walk location is shore to excite you, located at 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ. Registration and pre-walk activities will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Steel Pier’s Ocean Reef Oasis with our ceremony kick-off at 2:15 p.m., followed by our one-mile walk at approximately 2:30 p.m. The walk will commence in front of the Steel Pier on the boardwalk starting at Pennsylvania Ave., heading down the boards towards our turn around point at New Hampshire Ave., and return to the Steel Pier. Festivities will continue after the walk from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00p.m. for our thrill seekers that register for the “Walk/Amusement Ride” combo. “Walk/Amusement Ride” registrants can enjoy the rides and attractions during the specified time over and over again. (*Please note “The Wheel” is not included in the ticket price but it is a must do for anyone interested…. It will take you to new heights!)

Festivities for Registered attendees include one mile walk, event t-shirt (if registered by 4/15/2020), amusement rides (if purchased), face painting, games, dancing, "character" guests, water beverage, and more.

Registration Fees:
-Individual with Down syndrome - Walk Only $21.00/ea. *
-Individual with Down syndrome - Walk & Amusement Rides $21.00/ea *
-Registration - Walk Participant $25.00/ea.
-Registration - Walk & Amusement Rides Participant $35.00/ea.
-"Spirit Stepper" - Virtual Walker $25.00/ea.

All Sales Are Final - No Refunds.
Fun will be had, rain or shine!
*All Individuals with Down syndrome must be accompanied by a registered Walk Participant or a registered Walk & Amusement Ride Participant.
Start Time: 1:00pm EDT
End Time: 5:00pm EDT
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Individual with Down syndrome - Walk Participant ONLY

The annual 21 Down Friends and Family Buddy Walk on Saturday, May 2nd will be held on the world-famous boardwalk in Atlantic City, just steps from casino resorts and New Jersey’s beautiful miles of beach, at the Atlantic City Steel Pier. Our Buddy Walk location is shore to excite you, located at 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ. Registration and pre-walk activities will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Steel Pier’s Ocean Reef Oasis with our ceremony kick-off at 2:15 p.m., followed by our one-mile walk at approximately 2:30 p.m. The walk will commence in front of the Steel Pier on the boardwalk starting at Pennsylvania Ave., heading down the boards towards our turn around point at New Hampshire Ave., and return to the Steel Pier. Festivities will continue after the walk from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00p.m. for our thrill seekers that register for the “Walk/Amusement Ride” combo. “Walk/Amusement Ride” registrants can enjoy the rides and attractions during the specified time over and over again. (*Please note “The Wheel” is not included in the ticket price but it is a must do for anyone interested…. It will take you to new heights!)

Festivities for Registered attendees include one mile walk, event t-shirt (if registered by 4/15/2020), amusement rides (if purchased), face painting, games, dancing, "character" guests, water beverage, and more.

Registration Fees:
-Individual with Down syndrome - Walk Only $21.00/ea. *
-Individual with Down syndrome - Walk & Amusement Rides $21.00/ea *
-Registration - Walk Participant $25.00/ea.
-Registration - Walk & Amusement Rides Participant $35.00/ea.
-"Spirit Stepper" - Virtual Walker $25.00/ea.

All Sales Are Final - No Refunds.
Fun will be had, rain or shine!
*All Individuals with Down syndrome must be accompanied by a registered Walk Participant or a registered Walk & Amusement Ride Participant.
Start Time: 1:00pm EDT
End Time: 3:00pm EDT
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Individual with Down syndrome - Walk & Amusement Ride Participant

The annual 21 Down Friends and Family Buddy Walk on Saturday, May 2nd will be held on the world-famous boardwalk in Atlantic City, just steps from casino resorts and New Jersey’s beautiful miles of beach, at the Atlantic City Steel Pier. Our Buddy Walk location is shore to excite you, located at 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ. Registration and pre-walk activities will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Steel Pier’s Ocean Reef Oasis with our ceremony kick-off at 2:15 p.m., followed by our one-mile walk at approximately 2:30 p.m. The walk will commence in front of the Steel Pier on the boardwalk starting at Pennsylvania Ave., heading down the boards towards our turn around point at New Hampshire Ave., and return to the Steel Pier. Festivities will continue after the walk from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00p.m. for our thrill seekers that register for the “Walk/Amusement Ride” combo. “Walk/Amusement Ride” registrants can enjoy the rides and attractions during the specified time over and over again. (*Please note “The Wheel” is not included in the ticket price but it is a must do for anyone interested…. It will take you to new heights!)

Festivities for Registered attendees include one mile walk, event t-shirt (if registered by 4/15/2020), amusement rides (if purchased), face painting, games, dancing, "character" guests, water beverage, and more.

Registration Fees:
-Individual with Down syndrome - Walk Only $21.00/ea. *
-Individual with Down syndrome - Walk & Amusement Rides $21.00/ea *
-Registration - Walk Participant $25.00/ea.
-Registration - Walk & Amusement Rides Participant $35.00/ea.
-"Spirit Stepper" - Virtual Walker $25.00/ea.

All Sales Are Final - No Refunds.
Fun will be had, rain or shine!
*All Individuals with Down syndrome must be accompanied by a registered Walk Participant or a registered Walk & Amusement Ride Participant.
Start Time: 1:00pm EDT
End Time: 5:00pm EDT
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: "Spirit Stepper" - Virtual Walker

"SPIRIT STEPPERS" FOR DOWN SYNDROME

Can’t Make it to the 21 Down Friends and Family Buddy Walk? Virtual Walking as a “Spirit Stepper” is meant for YOU! Be with us in SPIRIT.

There are lots of reasons why people can’t get to our Buddy Walk. It could be that traveling is difficult, or they have a previous commitment that day. Maybe they will be out of town on vacation or even shining in a pageant. It doesn’t matter, you can still help, be with us in SPIRIT, and you can do it from the comfort of your own home.

As 21 Down’s main fundraiser of the year, the Buddy Walk provides a large percentage of the needed resources for 21 Down to fulfill its mission. Every day we make meaningful strides to foster inclusion and to celebrate the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. There is no better way to show your support.

A “21 Down Spirit Stepper” is a virtual walker who is somebody who wants to fundraise for 21 Down but can’t be present for the 21 Down Friends and Family Buddy Walk itself. As a “21 Down Spirit Stepper - Virtual Walker you use your talents and passions to raise awareness and funds in your own way, but use the “Buddy Walk” and walk software as a vehicle to do so. Spirit Steppers can start their own virtual team, join a “real world” team that is at our Buddy Walk on event day, or they can just be an individual virtual walker.

All “Spirit Steppers Registered by 4/15/2020 will receive an event t-shirt via mail, and their photo will be displayed on the “Steppers in Spirit Board and honored at the 21 Down Friends and Family Buddy Walk. (Spirit Stepper Photos are to be submitted to 21downsj@gmail.com no later than 4/15/2020 to be displayed and honored at the Buddy Walk.)

Funds raised from past Buddy Walks have been used to fund a number of 21 Down programs, including assistance to new parents with welcome packs; educational seminars at quarterly dinner events with featured speakers; social events including Wildwood Beach Day, Bowling Bonanza, Family Fun Fitness Day, Storybook Land, “Rock Your Socks” World Down Syndrome Day Celebration, and several Dance Parties – Boo Spectacular, Jingle Jam with Santa, and Valentine Social; networking opportunities for moms and dads; and education materials and resources to the community. In addition, we provide many members with educational and recreational Grants and make donations to programs that support and advocate on the National and Local level of our adored members: National Down Syndrome Society, Challenger Sports, Special Olympics, ARC, Field of Dreams, and Hoops for ALL.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


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