More than 4,000 people are expected to attend the upcoming Buddy Walk in Jacksonville Beach to raise money for the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville (DSAJ) next Saturday.
– More than 4,000 people are expected to attend the Buddy Walk in Jacksonville Beach to raise money for the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville next Saturday.Saturday, Oct. 14 marks Duval County’s 21st annual walk, which begins at noon.
Hudson was diagnosed with autism before he was born, a life-changing moment during Jennifer’s pregnancy. “It was shocking. It was pretty hard for us to take. But I remember one of my doctors said, ‘You know, Jennifer, you are living in the best city to raise a child with Down syndrome,’” Jones said.Jacksonville is the only place in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia with a Down Syndrome Association chapter.
DSAJ assists families of those with Down syndrome from prenatal diagnosis, early intervention, the school-aged years, and throughout adulthood.The DSAJ sponsors the Buddy Walk which raises money to support the lives of children, teens, and adults with Down syndrome in Jacksonville and surrounding communities.
“They do so much for us. They encourage us, they advocate for us, and they help us along the way. They have just been there from the beginning,” Jones said.This walk provides families with resources to navigate life just like everyone else.Registration is $25 and includes a T-shirt.
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