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to the home of the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas!

The Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas provides accurate and current information, resources and support for people with Down syndrome, their families and the community.

Vision: People with Down Syndrome - valued and included.

 
Tips for Building a Team

Start with people that are closest to you:
1. Family Members
2. Friends
3. Neighbors
4. Business Associates
5. Others in the community (your hairdresser, doctor, etc)

2008 Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas
Buddy Walk

Flagpole Hill, Dallas    map
Sunday, November 9 2008
11:00am - 3:00pm, Walk at 1:00pm

I'd like to take this opportunity to encourage you and your "buddies" - everyone from friends and family to teachers, legislators, and celebrities - to join us for the 2008 Buddy Walk. People from all over the area participate in a one mile walk at Flagpole Hill 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. Needless to say, it promotes a cause that is close to our hearts.

You can help by creating a team to raise funds by asking friends, family, classmates or co-workers to make donations to help support the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas. Our Buddy Walk teams inspire others to participate by walking with us or making a donation. Encourage your friends and family to join us for a fun and heart-warming day with the walk itself, followed by food, fun, games and music. Teams receive Buddy Walk t-shirts and special prizes will be awarded to the registered teams that raise the most money. It's easy to get started by using the Team Captain registration form and the Team Member Sign Up Sheet to build your Buddy Walk team.

We are also looking for corporate sponsorships -- if you, your company, or anyone you know is interested in sponsoring the Buddy Walk, please contact us at dsged@sbcglobal.net for a sponsorship packet. There are several sponsorship levels from which to choose - and one is right for you!

Come be a part of this great day and do your part to help promote awareness and acceptance of people with Down Syndrome. I look forward to seeing you on November 9th. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity

Kindest regards,

Terri McKinney
2008 Buddy Walk Chairman



Download Forms:
Team Captain Registration Form
Team Member Sign Up Sheet
Letter to 2007 Team Captains
Letter to New Team Captains
2008 Sponsor Forms
2008 Letter To Prospective Sponsor
2008 Individual Pledge Form
Sample Letter Writing Campaign Materials

Tips for Raising Money for the Buddy Walk!

  1. Day 1: Start by sponsoring yourself for $25
  2. Day 2: Ask three family members to sponsor you for $25
  3. Day 3: Ask five friends to sponsor you for $20
  4. Day 4: Ask five co-workers to sponsor you for $10
  5. Day 5: Ask five neighbors to sponsor you for $10
  6. Day 6: Ask five people from your church/temple/mosque to sponsor you for $10
  7. Day 7: E-mail 15 people and ask for a $20 donation
  8. Day 8: Ask five businesses you patronize for $25
  9. Day 9: Ask your company for a matching donation

Wow, you raised $775 plus a company match!