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.