Thank you friends and family.

Between cheer, baseball, voice lessons, pageant prep, and school/volunteering, Suzanne leads a busy life. But she’s never missed a Buddy Walk since we discovered DSNO in 2007. DSNO doesn’t just provide programs for our kids to enjoy and where they succeed. DSNO also gives parents the chance to grow and succeed along with their kids/adults!

We’re so excited to finally be part of the DSNO ( Down Syndrome Network of Oregon) Buddy Walk this year, and we’d love your support!

Our amazing son, Anant, is 16 years old and full of life, laughter, and determination. He brings joy to everyone he meets, and he continues to thrive thanks to the love and support of his community which include the incredible programs, classes, and connections with (DSNO).

The Buddy Walk is such a fun event because it’s a celebration of inclusion, possibility, and expression of the vibrant lives of individuals with Down syndrome.

If you’re free Sept 14th please come walk with us and support Anant or you can also make a donation to help DSNO continue their mission of uplifting families like ours!

Thank you for being part of Anant’s village. Together, we are walking for love, acceptance, and a brighter future for all!

Help us celebrate the 2025 Buddy walk with team Anna

Arthur and his family are super grateful that we have found the friends and services that DSNO provides. From kid camps to weekend retreats for parents DSNO offers a little bit of everything for our families. The families that are apart of this organization let us know that we are not alone, it can be done and by sharing what works our kiddos have more possibilities than we can imagine on our own.
Thank you thank you thank you!
The Rascals.

Beatrice is all about adventure.
Swimming, Dancing, Sailing, Riding Horses, Singing, Kissing dogs (yep, she’s a dog lover) and Going faster.
Come walk with us! Celebrate! Support DSNO!

Celebrate Ben and amazing individuals with Down syndrome at a fun-filled day of food, dancing, and joy — all while supporting the incredible work of DSNO (Down Syndrome Network Oregon).

Team Born Extraordinary is celebrating new families joining The Lucky Few! This group of amazing kids 0-5 and their families have had a diverse and extraordinary first few years of life, from prenatal and birth diagnoses, health challenges and triumphs, to milestones and therapies, surgeries and celebrations, and most importantly learning how lucky we are to have this extra chromosome! One thing we all have in common is that we celebrate daily the arrival and journey our little ones are taking us on.
Please consider donating to and/or joining us for the DSNO Buddy Walk this year! DSNO has brought an amazing community to our families!

This is Chips 17th buddy walk!

This is the boss! Baby Cielo has taken our hearts and changed them to understand complete love. His brothers and sisters adore Cielo and everyone who meets him can’t help but love on him also. You are a character Marshmallow, Chicharron, Baby Carnitas. Life is so much more beautiful with you as our example of God’s creation. Help support these amazing souls just like Cielo! This is our first walkathon for DSNO.

Please join Diego in raising funds for DSNO! This organization helps us connect with other families, build an inclusive community, and support us on our journey of over 18 years.

Come join Team Emma Rose as we celebrate this amazing Buddy Walk and the DSNO community. Emma is 26 years old, loves her friends, sports, music, choir, cheer team, her family, and is so grateful for all the wonderful opportunities in her life.

Zach will be walking with Gigis playhouse teentastic !

We hope you can join us for this year’s Buddy Walk as we celebrate Riley and help raise money for DSNO!

Come join Hattie’s Herd! She would love to have you walk with her. If you can’t make it in person please consider donating to this organization.

Hi friends!!

We are raising money for the Down Syndrome Network of Oregon. This is the biggest fundraiser they do all year. All of the donations we receive go towards camps, community building events, support groups for parents, and advocacy. They reach out to new parents of newborns with Down Syndrome and offer community and support.

This organization means so much to our family. Jude loves to participate in all the activities and events. It is a place where we have found so much help and deep connection. Jude has met many friends through the DSNO. Your support means so much!

We would love for any and all of you to come and walk with us at the Buddy Walk this year. If you aren’t able to make it, please consider donating to Jude’s team and DSNO.

Thank you so much!!
Kyle, Katey, and Crew

Hello everyone,
It’s that time of year again when we come together to celebrate our homies with extra chromies from our gracious God above!

We are so thankful for DSNO for the friendships, connections, community support, and opportunities to learn and grow.

Every life is precious and unique, and we look forward to celebrating each and every person that we meet!!

Come walk, support and celebrate with Isaiah’s Infantry at this year‘s Buddy Walk in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Sunday, September 14
Festivities begin at 9:00 AM
Program begins at 10:30 AM
Walk begins 11:00 AM

Millennium Park Plaza

We are excited about Lake Oswego Lions Club and our VisionEnvoy Club Branch’s involvement with the DSNO Buddy Walk 2025.

Celebrating 79 Years of Service from the Heart, Lake Oswego Lions Club continues to love and support Down Syndrome Network Oregon, and we will be back to serve up our famous hot dogs and “Lion-burgers” at the 2025 Buddy Walk on Sunday, September 14th! Serving Together and Changing the World! WE SERVE!

Thank you for your support for Leah in this years Buddy Walk. Leah has been participating with the Down Syndrome Network for 13 years! This group provides such a positive, inclusive space for our kids, organizing events, activities, and opportunities that bring so much joy, connection, and confidence into their lives.

To keep these programs going and create even more experiences for our kids, we’re raising funds. Any donation would make a huge difference. Your support helps ensure that Leah and her friends have access to the events and resources that mean so much to them and their families.

Thank you for helping us celebrate and support these amazing kids!

Lucien came to live with our family in May 2024. In the last year, he has grown significantly, physically and developmentally! We’re very proud of him and all the progress he’s made, and grateful that he’s a wonderful part of our family.

Lucien is 8 years old. He loves everything animal-related, and going to the zoo and aquarium. He loves music and dancing, and going to the beach. He loves school and is very enthusiastic about his second year learning and making lots of new friends. He knows no strangers and wants to be friends with everyone he meets!

This will be our first Buddy Walk! DSNO provides a loving, welcoming community and great experiences for our family. Their events provide opportunities for Lucien (and us!) to make new friends. Lucien took part in their summer swimming program, and we’ll be taking advantage of more opportunities that they offer this year.

We welcome you to join our family during the walk on 9/14 to celebrate Lucien and this lovely community! If you can’t join us on the day of the walk, please consider donating through our buddy team to DSNO to support all the important programs and events they provide throughout the year.

Come celebrate Uriah, increase awareness, and support DSNO with us!

Come help Maizie Bee raise money for the Down Syndrome Network of Oregon! This is their biggest fund raiser of the year and they use the funds to support amazing programs for people who experience Down Syndrome and their families!

What you should know about people with Down syndrome is people are smart, have determination and have Down syndrome power. What I love about my life is my mom and family, my cousins, and my friends. Going to school means I am working hard every day so that I can build my future. DSNO means getting to know people more better. DSNO activities mean people get out of the house and do fun things like going to parties, dance camp, sports camp, things that make life fun.

Here’s how you can help people with Down syndrome and make the world a better place:
-Come walk with Margaret’s Drama Queen Bees on September 14.
-Donate to my team!
-Believe in your heart and other people’s hearts.

Please join Katie, Kara, Stephanie, John and Tim, residents of Marick House, AKA the fun house. the funny farm, The Taco Supremes, in supporting the Down Syndrome Network of Oregon.
DSNO has been a huge support to us and many families just like the families of these amazing young adults helping them to get to where they are today, living their dreams of living on their own. They all live together at in a group home run by Edwards Center where our mission is similar to that of DSNO, to help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives with our support.
We hope you can join us at this fun filled and meaningful event that is sure to warm your heart and put a smile on your face…..and get you movin”!

Come walk with us and support the inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome.

We are excited to get jojo back into the buddy walk community. Jojo loves to play and have fun!

💙💛 Nolan’s Gnomies are Back for the 2025 DSNO Buddy Walk! 💛💙
Sunday, September 14th, 2025 – Millennium Park Plaza Lake Oswego OR

We’re gearing up once again to celebrate our favorite gnomie with an extra chromie—Nolan—and all of his incredible magic at this year’s Down Syndrome Network Oregon (DSNO) Buddy Walk! 💛

With every step, Nolan’s Gnomies walk for the unstoppable spirit of our amazing Nolan.. Whether you’ve walked beside us before or are just joining the adventure, we’re so grateful to have you on our team. Your presence, your generosity, and your encouragement mean the world—not only to Nolan, but to every individual and family touched by Down syndrome in our community.

The Buddy Walk isn’t just a fun day in the park (though it’s that too!). It’s DSNO’s biggest fundraiser of the year, powering life-changing programs, events, and connections for families like ours. 95% of donations come through teams like ours—and we couldn’t do this without YOU.

Here’s how you can support Nolan’s Gnomies:
💛 Join our walk team
💙 Donate what you can—every gift matters
💛 Share our story with your community

Let’s show up big for Nolan and make 2025 the most unforgettable Buddy Walk yet!

Dear all, Thanks for supporting DSNO Buddy walk! Dhuruv is 3 years old, lives in Lake Oswego, loves outdoor, car rides, cocomelon and his dad! He brings so much love and happiness to his family! Tejas is a 4th grader from Wilsonville, who loves being outside, be it playing basketball, riding his bike, or learning to skateboard. He enjoys going to school, doing math and hanging out with his cousin Rishi. Rhea is a 5th grader who loves swimming, dancing, playing with her sister Raina. Her favorite pet is Cat and loves going on vacation with her family. Sid(18) is a levitator of language, easy in his style, fast in his life, and light in his tale. He is also a poet, not by choice but by accident. Nishanth (23) enjoys watching movies, especially movie making, story board, behind the scenes etc., currently into Avengers. He also loves beach, park, books, walking his dog ‘Fluffy’, listening to music, swimming, and hanging out with family/friends. Nishanth volunteers at a local high school and library. Hasaan is a 30 yr old amazing young man full of surprises. He loves to swim, dance, paint, dress up and listen to music.

Piper’s Posse!!! Please come and join the fun and walk with us! Piper will be giving out high fives & big smiles (and probably some pink hats)! 😀 We are truly grateful for everyone’s love and support over the past 8 years. See you all soon!!! XO 💕

I have been having fun this year with FFA so I have not made it to many DSNO events. I am really excited to be a FRESHMAN this year. Thank you DSNO for always having activities for me and my family.

Have FUN!
Rita

Hello Family & Friends!

Thanks for visiting our team page. We would love for you to join us at the Buddy Walk on Sunday, September 14th. If you are unable to make it, please consider joining Sahara’s Fan Club with a donation to help us meet our goal.

Sahara is 14 years old and excited to be a freshman in high school! She loves cheer and is on both her highschool JV team and a cheerabilites team. When not cheering you can find her dancing, swimming, listening to music or socializing with her friends. She is a friend to everyone and loved by her vast fan club of friends and family. We are so thankful for DSNO and all the wonderful events and support they offer Sahara and our family.

We hope to see you there!

This is Serenity’s 14th buddy walk.

Welcome to the 2025 DSNO Buddy Walk and the McNatt Family’s 21st Buddy Walk! Some of Abigail’s favorite activities with DSNO are Pickleball, DSNO Fit, the Jingle Ball, and the Caroling Bus. We have enjoyed these activities and treasure the connections we have made. Abigail has now completed the Transition Program and we are looking to our DSNO Community, and Abigail’s Village, for support and guidance for her next steps. DSNO, and all of you, continue to be a huge support in our lives and we are thankful. Please consider joining “Team Abigail” to celebrate people whose lives are touched by Down syndrome and support the programs DSNO provides. As always, thank you for your continued love and support. ❤️ The McNatt Family

Join Us for the Annual Buddy Walk! 💙👟

We would love for our family and friends to join us for this incredible event that celebrates individuals with Down syndrome and supports the amazing work of DSNO (Down Syndrome Network Oregon).

Our family can’t imagine life without DSNO. When Anna was born 16 years ago, we had the honor of meeting one of the co-founders, Paula, who visited us in the hospital. She brought a Basket of Hope filled with love, resources, and encouragement—something we will never forget.

Over the years, DSNO has continued to bless our family with unforgettable experiences:
✨ Family Summer Gatherings
🎄 Caroling Bus during the holidays
👩‍👧 Mom’s Night Out & Weekend Retreats
…and so much more!

Anna is truly a gift from the Lord. She has a beautiful ability to touch hearts—whether it’s cheering someone up with her joyful smile or gently connecting with babies and other kids with special needs. Her sweet spirit reminds us every day of the power of love and kindness.

Please walk with us, support the cause, or simply help spread the word. Let’s celebrate Anna and all the other amazing individuals who shine so brightly in this world. 🌟

#BuddyWalk #DSNO #TeamAnnattude #DownSyndromeAwareness #BlessedWithAnna

In our house Down Syndrome means the best hugs, impromptu dance parties, laughter, and mischief! Autumn is a fighter who has come through a lot, with a huge smile on her face.

Join us for another great year at the DSNO Buddy Walk!

Please help Ernest raise money for the Down Syndrome Network of Oregon! This is their biggest fundraiser of the year and the funds are used to support a number of awesome programs!!!

Finn’s first Buddy Walk! 💙💛 We’re new to Oregon and so excited to support DSNO as we walk with pride, love, and joy for our amazing boy.

We are raising money for DSNO, this is Georgie’s main source for his activities. He enjoys seeing all his buddies. This is the organization that helped me when G was born with support, love, and new lifetime friendships. If you would like to contribute, thank you. If you are not one to contribute but want to make a difference, say “Hello” and visit with someone/ family with a child with a disability and get to know them.

Come join Team Grace as we participate in this fabulous Buddy Walk every year! We love DSNO and are so grateful for all of the activities, camps, retreats, and endless friendships made over the years. Grace adores Cheer, Choir, Zumba, watching wedding videos, and especially hanging out with her friends!!

Hello!

My name is Joanna, and I love to dance, listen to music, bake, camp, and hang out with my friends! I have met my best friends through DSNO events and am so grateful for all that the DSNO has done for me and my family through dance and sports clinics and camps, holiday parties, parent nights out and weekend retreats. We will be participating in the 2025 Buddy Walk to fundraise for Down Syndrome Network Oregon and hope that you can join our efforts. You can donate right here on my team page! Thank you so much for considering.

Also, you can join me at the Buddy Walk on Sunday September 14th, at the Millenium Park Plaza and we’ll have tons of fun together. I hope to see you there!

Let’s celebrate Jonno and support DSNO. We love this organization and are thankful for all of the support our family receives through it.

Team KENZO is excited to join Buddy Walk 2025!!! Please come and join Kenzo!

Cheers to DSNO and all that you do!! Lincoln is thriving because of all the supports our community offers, it takes a village! We couldn’t do it without y’all and can’t wait to celebrate with our community.

Thank You for Supporting Team Lizzie Dale!

We are so grateful for your love, encouragement, and generous support of Team Lizzie Dale and Down Syndrome Network Oregon (DSNO). Your kindness helps create a more inclusive world—not just for our amazing Lizzie, but for so many families in our community.

At 13 and entering 8th grade, Lizzie is thriving. She loves her Rec Cheer teammates, her school classmates, and her friends at DSNO.

Because of you, we’re celebrating every step, every smile, and every milestone. 💙💛

With love and gratitude,
The Dale Family

This is Maggie’s first walk! We are looking forward to seeing you there! Thanks in advance 🩷

Come join us for our second Buddy Walk with Down Syndrome Network Oregon! We’ll walk, eat, play and support a great program for people and families with disabilities. Put on your running shoes, because Nicole might challenge you to a run along the lake!

Please join Nicole and Team Nicole Williams for this year’s Buddy Walk on Sunday Sept 14th
Nicole LOVES to attend all the functions that our wonderful DSNO group sponsors.
Without the help and sponsors from our Friends/Family our wonderful DSNO group would not be able to put on all these activities for the kids and families.
If you cannot join us in person this year we would love it if you could donate to help support DSNO and this organization that means the world to Nicole and I.

Hello Friends and Family,

The annual Buddy Walk is Sunday, September 14th at Millennium Park in Lake Oswego! Down Syndrome Network Oregon is our amazing community. DSNO provides incredible opportunities and experiences for our family all year long! We feel beyond blessed for DSNO. We would love for you to join us for the Buddy Walk if you are local. If you feel so inclined to donate to Team Tessa, we would be so grateful. Go Team Tessa!

Hello! We are Tigard-Tualatin High School’s Unified sports teams.

Unified Sports is a Special Olympics program that brings people with and without intellectual disabilities together on the same sports teams. The program’s goal is to create more inclusive schools by breaking down stereotypes, promoting social inclusion, and reducing bullying.

We are so excited for our first year Unified as a buddy walk team! Go Tigers! Go Wolves!

Hi Family and Friends!

We’re excited for the 24th Annual DSNO Buddy Walk! We would love for you to join The Drew Cru at Millennium Plaza Park in Lake Oswego on Sunday, September 14th, or with donation if you are unable to make it. DSNO has been an instrumental part of our support system over the years and we appreciate your support.

With love,
The Morgan Fam

Trey enjoyed another fantastic year of fun with his friends at DSNO. He participated in FIT, Bowling, Dance classes, Pickleball, Swimming, a super fun Halloween party, and the Caroling Bus throughout the year. DSNO knows how to create fun events for this community but they can’t do it without donations to pay for all that fun. Please consider making a donation to Trey’s Buddy Walk team: TREY’S ENTOURAGE. No donation is too small, we appreciate them all! Please consider joining his team on the Buddy Walk, September 14, 2025 at Millennium Plaza Park in Lake Oswego for a fun, inspiring day. We take a group photo before the walk and there is lunch afterwards. Hope to see you there! As always, thank you for supporting Trey!!

The Thomas Family

At Twality Middle School, we believe that friendship is at the heart of learning. Our school community is built on kindness, connection, and inclusion. Where every student is valued, supported, and celebrated for who they are.

For our students with Down syndrome and other diverse abilities, we create opportunities for friendships to grow naturally, through shared learning, activities, and everyday moments. Whether it’s in the classroom, the cafeteria, or on the playground, everyone belongs.

Our students don’t just attend school together, they grow up together, learning the value of empathy, friendship, and celebrating each other’s unique strengths. We’re proud to walk alongside the Down Syndrome of Oregon community and to cheer on our students as they build friendships that last a lifetime. Go Twality!

YEAR 4!!

Ukiah’s life has been nothing short of extraordinary. Ukiah’s Union wouldn’t be anything without all of you. Thank you for the support, we appreciate it!

DSNO means so much to our family, the programing, support, community, connection. We would love to invite our family and friends to join us in Buddy Walk 2025 and/or show support to Theo and the Vu Crew because DSNO has been such an important resource for our family and many people in our community.

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