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Kohl's Presents the 2005 Foresters Fourth Annual Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome to Benefit the Trisomy 21/ Down Syndrome Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Source: PR Newswire
09/26/2005

WAYNE, Pa., Sept 26, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Join the more than 4,000 Friends of Trisomy 21 Center for Down Syndrome at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as Kohl's Department Stores present the 2005, 4th Annual Foresters Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome on Sunday, October 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Villanova University Stadium.

Participants can register and pick up their Buddy Walk materials and t-shirt at 9:30 a.m. Families can enjoy a Nickelodeon Show featuring the Rugrats at 11 a.m. The 2-mile fun walk, which takes place around the stadium track, begins at 11:30 a.m.

Parking is across the street on Lancaster Avenue, or handicap access is adjacent to the stadium.

Enjoy great food and entertainment for all ages plus raffle prizes, moonbounces, facepainters, "tattoo" artists, a basketball throw with an NBA referee, soccer shoot, football toss, martial arts, jugglers, balloons and more. Meet Eagles cheerleaders, the Phillie Phanatic and other mascots. See the Mummers and listen to the happy tunes of Mr. Pete and DJ Rockin Dave. Individuals or teams can register at tri21center.org.

ABOUT:

The Friends of Trisomy 21 Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was established in June 2002. The organization is designed to support the individuals, their families and healthcare teams with educational material, healthcare collaboration and a comprehensive review of developmental, behavioral, educational, psychosocial and medical issues prevalent to individuals with Trisomy 21. In addition to developmental behavioral pediatrics and neurology, the Trisomy 21 Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has access to numerous subspecialties throughout the Hospital. Referrals are made based upon findings during an evaluation at the Trisomy 21 clinic.

Media Contact: Rachel Salis-Silverman

SOURCE Friends of Trisomy 21 Center, Inc.

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