2026 Buddy Teams

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Chip Zeman

This is Chip’s 18th Buddy Walk!


Chromos Hermanos

Los Chromos Hermanos! Brothers on and off the track. Diego and Nathaniel can’t wait to see everyone! We are very grateful for the DSNO for their constant support and opportunities to connect with other families & resources.


Go Riley, Go!

We’re back for another fun Buddy Walk to celebrate Riley and help raise money for DSNO. We hope you can help support and join us for this year’s festivities!
Go Riley, Go!


Huddies Buddies

Hi everyone!

Welcome to Huddies Buddies! This year is our very first Buddy Walk with Down Syndrome Network Oregon (DSNO), and we are walking in honor of our sweet son, Hudson.

Hudson was born with Down syndrome, and we dreamed of the day we could participate in the Buddy Walk with him. Although we don’t get to walk beside him the way we had hoped, it only feels right to take these steps in his honor.

If you’re able to join our team on September 20th, we would love to have you walk with us. If you can’t make it, we would be so grateful for your support through a donation. Every contribution helps DSNO continue providing support, resources, and community for families like ours.

Thank you for helping us honor Hudson’s life and celebrate the Down syndrome community. We are grateful to have you alongside us as we walk in his memory.

With love,

Ariah, Haylie & Hudson

Hudson Dene Cookingham 12.22.25-12.25.25


Team Ernest

Ernest is 11 and about to start middle school. We’re grateful for the opportunities and friendships through DSNO and are excited to join the 2026 Buddy Walk. Please join us for the walk on September 20 and celebrate this beautiful life with Ernest, family and friends!


The Drew Cru

Hi Family and Friends!

It’s the 25th Annual DSNO Buddy Walk, and our 20th! We would love for you to join The Drew Cru at Millennium Plaza Park in Lake Oswego on September 20th, 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


Vu Crew

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 DSNO’s 25th anniversary Buddy Walk 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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