Hi friends. This is my 2nd time participating in the BW with DSNO. The support they offer through community is like an extension of family.
My favorite thing to do is sing and dance to my reflection, give hugs, high fives and giggle to my mommy’s tickles.

Hello everyone! My name is Anders and this will be my very first buddy walk! Come celebrate my first birthday with me. I love playing with my big brother and giving high-fives. Hopefully I will get to see you at the walk and give you a high five.

Arthur was born to rock and we are ready to walk! Thank you DSNO for helping us with camps, hangouts and providing our community with so many great resources and opportunities to connect to other families.

Please join us this year for the DSNO Buddy Walk for fun, love and food all while bring awareness to our beautiful Down syndrome community. If you can’t attend please donate and share. Thank you

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 Lucie, Violet, Kaia, Anders, Adalynn, Nico, Nico C., Camila, Cooper, Adelie, Avett, Ricky, Maggie, Everett, Luca, Cecelia, Hudson, Isabella, Hazel, Daniel & many more extraordinary individuals!

Here is Lucie, age 2. Her favorite activities are: music, books, splashing in water and cuddling with her big sister.

This is Violet, age 7.5 months old.. favorite activities are playing with her sisters, baths, tummy time babbling and blowing raspberries 💜

This is Kaia. She is 27-months and loves the water, her big sister, and cocomelon!

This is Anders. He will be one year old this year at the Buddy Walk!
He loves crawling, eating steak and bacon, and dogs … he love dogs!

This is Adalynn, she’s 2 (26 months)! She loves dancing to music, climbing on everything, and playing with her big brother and sister!

This is Nico, he’s 15 months. Nico loves playing music, hugging his dog, watching his older brother and his swing.

This is Nico C. He is 2 years old and loves the splash pad and swing.

This is Camila. She is 15 months. She loves her big sister Renata, water activities and food.

This is Cooper, he’s 1 year old and loves swinging, bouncing and eating 😂

This is Adelie. She is 2 1/2 years old. She loves dancing, water and making new friends!

This is Avett. He is 2 years old and loves his sister, the splash pad, Pirate’s Booty, and books!

This is Ricky, who is now 4 years old. He loves playing in any body of water (from garden runoff, rain puddle, kiddie pool to ocean), getting on a swing, music that makes his body move, running, climbing, reading books, and eating mac and cheese. If we see you, we’ll have to do a round of fist bumps to say, “Hi.”

This is Maggie! She is almost 2 (21 months). She loves her brother, dancing to music, swings, and bath time.

This is Everett. He is almost 3. He loves music, to play and explore outdoors, reading, water, swings and spending time with his family.

Luca is 7 months old and he loves playing with his big sister and going on walks outside with his family 🤍

Meet Cecelia, aka Cece! She is 3.5 years old. Cece loves singing and dancing, giving hugs, and everything her big brother EZ does.

This is Hudson. He is 9 months old. He loves playing with his 4 siblings, rolling, clapping and smiling.

Isabella (Bella) is 3 years old and loves playing ball, singing, dancing and eating

Hazel, age 2. Her favorite activities include dancing, running and climbing, “helping” in all the ways toddlers do and don’t, and keeping up with her siblings! No Hazel will be left behind!

Here is Daniel! Age 3. Daniel loves forever playing ball with his brothers (Ezekiel 9 and Gabriel 16) and going for long walks!

Chip benefits so greatly from this organization. He has developed deep friendships and has such a sense of sincere community. He enjoys the summer camps and all of the holiday themed parties. All of the parent support has been instrumental in our journey with Chip.

Please join Diego and Nathaniel 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 17 years.

Claire is now 14 years old and is our youngest blessing of 9 children. She certainly is the ray of sunshine in our household.

Please party with us on Sunday, Sept 22nd at the 2024 Buddy Walk at Millennium Plaza Park in Lake Oswego, 10:30am!

We will be celebrating the value of people who are diagnosed with Down syndrome while supporting the wonderful programs that DSNO has to offer! Every child is a blessing to this world and a reflection of God’s beauty. All life deserves to be treated with dignity. Come celebrate life with us!

If you are unable to join us, please try to make a contribution to Team Claire’s Crusaders. Any amount is truly appreciated. We hope to see you soon!

Come support the Down Syndrome Network Oregon (DSNO) and our two favorite athletes and rock stars, Lizzie Dale (daughter of Elliott Dale) and Theo Vu (son of Matt Vu). Both Elliott and Matt are Delta Sig alumni of the University of Oregon.

This team is made up of members of Delta Sigma Phi (Delta Sigs) and friends who wish to support our brothers’ families and all at the DSNO Buddy Walk 2024!

Thank you for your support!

We support people with Down Syndrome and their families and know the good that a support system provides. Please support Down Syndrome Network Oregon.

The Buddy Walk is something we look forward to every year! Come join the fun!

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

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!

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 22 at 11 AM.

Come join Jonathan on his second Buddy Walk (the first since his birthday)! Jonno is excited to have all his buds supporting and celebrating his community.

Come celebrate Kennedy at the annual DSNO Buddy Walk. Kennedy has made so many strides this year in reading, writing, her fear of heights, and confidence with peers. She loves to participate in dance at a local studio and especially loves to join the DSNO fitness class. She continues to shine in her culinary skills and learning how to become a more confident swimmer. When she grows up, she would like to be a “reader, singer, firefighter, dentist and baker.” Kennedy is happiest cheering her brother on the sidelines, going to concerts in the park (or giving a concert herself), eating out at restaurants, making grocery lists, playing with friends, kissing her dog, Winnie, and spending time with family.

Join us to celebrate Kennedy and all the extraordinary buddies and their families by joining us for the Buddy Walk or considering donating to Kennedy’s Krew.

We are excited about Lake Oswego Lions Club and our VisionEnvoy Club Branch’s involvement with the DSNO Buddy Walk 2024.

Celebrating 78 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 2024 Buddy Walk on Sunday, September 22nd! Celebrating Each Other Through Service – Changing the World! WE SERVE!

Hello everyone this will be our first year walking with DSNO!! I am excited to see everyone and enjoy our time!!

Dear all, Thanks for supporting DSNO Buddy walk! Dhuruv is 2 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 3rd 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 4th grader who loves swimming, dancing, playing with her sister Raina. Her favorite pet is Cat and loves going on vacation with her family. Sid(17) 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 (22) 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 local high school and library. Hasaan is a 29yrs 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 7 years. See you all soon!!! XO 💕

Hi Friends,

Summer went too fast; I have been enjoying dance and swim classes. Guess what? I am in the 8th grade, and I am playing middle school volleyball and track in the Spring. Go Bucks! I am already looking forward to graduation, so that I can be in High School and go to the prom.

This year I have had a great time with DSNO, I tried the fitness class this year and LOVED it, I also LOVED the dance class, and the get togethers are FUN.

Thank you for supporting me and my friends at DSNO Buddy Walk, so we can keep the party going!

Love,
Rita

Buddy Walk 2024 is finally here and we are excited to be participating in our 20th Buddy Walk with DSNO. DSNO has played an important role in our lives and has been with us from the beginning, offering us love, friendships, and support. We treasure this group all year but the bonds that are made during this walk are extra special. Thank you to all who continue to support us on our journey with Abigail, we appreciate all of you. We hope you are able to join us for the Buddy Walk.
Love, The McNatt Family

Tualatin High School Unified Club, friends, and family love Adam SO much! Happy senior year buddy!

Annual Buddy Walk! We would love to have our family and friends join us for this amazing walk. I don’t know where our family would be without DSNO. After Anna was born we had the honor of meeting one of the co-founders Paula, who came to visit us 14 years ago in the hospital. Paula also brought a Basket of Hope filled with goodies and information about Down syndrome.

DSNO offers amazing events to moms, dads and of course are amazing kiddos: Family Summer gathering, Caroling Bus (during Christmas) Exercise classes, Mom’s night out, Dad’s gatherings, mom’s weekend retreat. These are just a few of the amazing events that DSNO offers!!!

Anna is a blessing from the Lord and knows how to reach and touch peoples’ hearts. If someone is having a bad day, Anna knows how to get that person to smile and to bring joy to them. Anna has a sweet and gentle spirit when she is around babies and other kiddos with special needs.

Get ready to groove with Team Boogie Down at this year’s DSNO Buddy Walk! We’re bringing the energy, the fun, and the love as we strut our stuff in support of the Down syndrome community. Whether you want to join us for the walk or chip in with a donation, your support will help us make a big impact. Let’s boogie down for a great cause—together, we can make a difference!

Celebrating Emma Rose!!!
We love her joy, kindness and loving heart!!!❤️

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 2024 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 22nd, at the Millenium Park Plaza and we’ll have tons of fun together. I hope to see you there!

Hi Family and Friends!
We are excited once again to participate in this year’s DSNO Buddy Walk!
Come join us Sunday, September 22nd at Millennium Park in Lake Oswego.

The support we have received and friendships we have made over 19 years is incredible. We are very grateful for DSNO being apart of our family’s life. This organization provides support to everyone in the family from mom and dad events to play groups, and family events like the Buddy Walk to name a few highlights. We appreciate DSNO and look forward to the Buddy Walk.
Thank you,
Team Keira Morthland

Kenzo is a 6 year old happy boy from Japan!

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 your support of DSNO and Team Lizzie Dale. Lizzie is 12 and entering 7th grade.

The Buddy Walk is an amazing gathering and celebration, and a perfect family outing. We would love to see you there on September 22 if you can join, and appreciate your support from afar if you can’t make it. Thank you!

We don’t know what we would do without the camaraderie and connections we have made through DSNO. It’s a lifeline for our family. Lizzie participates in the DSNOFit exercise program, summer camps, and most of the activities planned by DSNO.

Elliott and Jenn have both served on the DSNO Board, and participate in Mom and Dad gatherings and connect with other families as much as possible. Maddi, 16, and many of her friends volunteer at DSNO programs and Charlie, 11, has been part of DSNO his whole life and is such a supportive brother.

We appreciate your support and friendship and look forward to seeing you soon!

All our best,
Elliott, Jennifer, Maddi, Lizzie and Charlie Dale

Join Nicole, and her fans, at the DNSO Buddy Walk! We are helping to raise money for a great group that supports people with Down Syndrome.

Please join Nicole and Team Nicole Williams for this year’s Buddy Walk on Sunday Sept 22nd.

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 22 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!

Team Thomas Watts’ first Buddy Walk was in 2012. We had four walkers, including Thomas. Since then our team has expanded as our acceptance of Thomas’ diagnosis expanded.

The money raised provides support to families via activities for individuals with Down syndrome and gatherings for moms and dads to connect. In addition, it helps to provide scholarships to camps and other similar programs and activities.

The founders and other members of the DSNO were the first to reach out and give Thomas’s mom a glimmer of hope after diagnosis. Welcomed with a ‘basket’ of hope, a very nice diaper bag filled with items to aide in Thomas’ development and a few other special items (the best beanie), made the journey a little less lonely. The only families with children with Down syndrome that we knew of, lived in a different state. Now, we see more and more individuals and families experiencing the Down syndrome and other developmental and intellectual challenges.

We will always be thankful for the founders and members of DSNO who have befriended us and those who continue to support our family.

Supporting Team Thomas Watts with a donation will mean more families will be reached with ‘baskets’ of hope. Consider donating the cost of a venti or large drink to offer a bit of hope to a family who is facing a world of unknown challenges.

Zach is a 13 yr old twin that attends Jackson MS. He is fun loving, loves music dancing swimming, Disney, minecraft, his friends, kitty “Phantom” and his family.

Adam is a 17 year old junior in High school who loves to play sports, video games, and dance with his friends. Adam enjoys all the activities that DSNO provides.

Come out and celebrate with Adam and support DSNO at this year’s Buddy Walk.

Thank you for your support
Jim, Andrea, Mark, David and Adam Studer

Hi Family and Friends!

We’re excited for the 23rd Annual DSNO Buddy Walk! This will be our 18th walk and we would love for you to join The Drew Cru at Millennium Plaza Park in Lake Oswego on September 22nd, 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,
Cory, Tiffany, Drew and Isaac

Hi! We’re the Nash Potatoes, thanks for checking us out. Nash is an 8 year old cutie that loves to play, explore and investigate. He loves his family, his friends, but mostly his dog Riley who is his constant companion. Nash has had the opportunity to enroll and participate in classes offered by DSNO and always has a great time. While he loves his typical friends, he likes knowing that there are other kiddos in his world that look like him and have similar styles as him. We love our DSNO community and are thankful for all that they are able to provide our friends with Down Syndrome.

The Red Lantern award is one given to the last finishing racer in the Alaskan Iditarod–a famous sled dog race. It is a symbol of perseverance and determination.

With their Alaskan heritage, Liam and Coda have taught their families that the race society engages in for competition, success and intelligence doesn’t give us the meaning and happiness we really want for ourselves and our families. Tapering off shows us that interest equals motivation and that we should always question the point of the race. By turning the idea of a race on its head, we find Liam and Coda have shown us what really matters – joy in hard-earned successes, love given deliberately means the most and being interested in our endeavors creates self-satisfaction. Thanks to these boys just being who they are, we know that life and love are never about finishing first.

When you’ve turned the race upside down, friends who understand and support you matter! DSNO is an organization that gives our boys and their families community and opportunities. From classes and camps to gatherings and sharing pertinent information, DSNO makes a difference in our lives. Thanks for all the support!

Hello! We are Tigard High School’s Unified sports team. 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 second year as a buddy walk team! Go Tigers!

Hi! Trey had another great year of fun with the DSNO community. He participated in their dance classes, sports camps, FIT class, Halloween party, Pickleball Clinics, and all the other fun things this organization comes up with throughout the year. In order for these events to continue they have a yearly Buddy Walk to raise money to keep these good times rolling. Please consider making a contribution to his team: Trey’s Entourage in the next couple of weeks. We’d love to have you register to walk with us at the event too! We take a group picture and it’s a fun day that concludes with a BBQ! DSNO does fantastic things! Thank you! The Thomas Family

Team Twality Middle School Showing up for our kids and our community!

Ukiah’s Union where you at?!!

Our UNION grows every year and we are so graetful for the support. We feel so seen and loved by you all. Please join us for our 3rd DSNO Buddy Walk, donate to our team, or both!

Thank you to everyone supporting near & far. We cannot thank you enough.

Year 3 let’s go!!!

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 2024 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.

Our daughter Suzanne is 20 years old with an extra chromosome and a zest for life, just like her BFF Evan, who shares her love of dancing. It was at this Buddy Walk 12 years ago that we discovered a Cheerabilities cheerleading organization. Suzanne found a passion and a purpose, and we’ve made many friends who are on the same journey as us. This has been life-changing for our entire family. There is always someone in DSNO who has “been there, done that” so families don’t have to struggle alone.

The Browns would like to thank:
— ODT Inspire Head Coach Claudia Herrera-Torres, sister of Inspire Athlete Irvin “Mr. Cartwheel” Torres
— DSNO Chairman Elliott Dale, dad of Inspire Athlete Lizzy Dale;
— DSNO Program Director Tiffany Morgan.