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Hundreds fill McConnell Plaza for GRADSA's 29th annual Buddy Walk

The Daily Owensboro teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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Hundreds of families and friends filled McConnell Plaza on the Owensboro riverfront Saturday morning for the Green River Area Down Syndrome Association's Buddy Walk. It's the group's annual fundraiser for free year-round programs, advocacy and family resources.

29thannual Buddy Walk hosted by GRADSA

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and the walk gives the community a day to celebrate the individuals and families serves.

Sources: Messenger-Inquirer, The Owensboro Times

Ahead of the event, board president Christie Ashby said a 5K run would start the day at 9 a.m. A spirit tunnel of athletes from area middle and high schools would lead the walk, and registered participants would get a free lunch afterward.

  • Activities: pumpkin decorating, bounce houses, balloon art, face painting
  • Also planned: petting zoo, photo booth, local performances
  • Costumes: welcome, since it fell on Halloween

The Buddy Walk festivities were planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

McConnell Plaza on the Owensboro riverfront

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  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Buddy Walk festivities
5K run
Planned for 9 a.m.
Date
Saturday, Oct. 31

Source: The Owensboro Times

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10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Buddy Walk festivities
5K runPlanned for 9 a.m.
DateSaturday, Oct. 31

Sources: Messenger-Inquirer, The Owensboro Times

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