We did it! Our first Buddy Walk with the Down Syndrome Community of Puget Sound. The weather was amazing...75 & sunny and we raised $640! That's $170 over our goal!! A special thank you to all those gave so generously. Every dollar goes to promoting community resources and mainstream inclusion for those sporting an extra gene in the 21st position right here in the Puget Sound. So THANK YOU.
I wasn't entirely sure what to expect out of the day, having not previously been apart of fundraising walks or DS events. It was a treat to see so many families excited for their children and volunteers excited to support the walkers. It probably won't be an event that we do every year, but I did find myself relaxing in the environment of NOT having to be conscientious of my sweet boy's clapping solos or his occasional TSA checks of strangers' behinds (you can never be too safe people), because everyone else's kids were doing the exact same thing. For two hours, we were in the same super cool club as 500 of our closest new friends.
Despite not having a nap, Isaac did AWESOME. He seemed to get a kick out of our matching Buddy Walk shirts and I think he waved to everyone under 42 inches tall. He's a friendly one, my boy. His biggest highlight was getting a medal for finishing the walk (even though technically he participated in the Buddy Carry); he got a serious case of the sillies when sporting that fancy medallion. And the fishing station! He didn't even bother to check what he "caught" but was VERY careful to carry his winnings to the car by himself. Overall, it was a nice afternoon. It's nice to be in a community that is so supportive of amazing kids like my Isaac. I continue to be so very thankful to the Lord for His provision for us!
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| Aren't we cute in our head to toe matching outfits?! |
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| Here we go! |
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| Walking with Uncle Thad |
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| Walking the sillies off after getting his medal. |
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| Taking a rest after all that walking! |
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| Isaac's Team: Buddy Walk 2014! |
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