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11th Annual Buddy Walk for the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles
Source: Business Wire
11/07/2005

Nov 07, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

WHO: Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA) with Grand

Marshall Sylvia Lopez - KCAL News Anchor, National Buddy Walk

Spokesperson John C. McGinley - star of SCRUBS, and KOST FM

Radio personality Mark Wallengren of the "Mark and Kim"

morning show. The event is graciously sponsored by BP West

Coast Products LLC.

WHAT: 11th Annual Buddy Walk for the Down Syndrome Association of

Los Angeles.

WHEN: Sunday, November 13, 2005, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

11:00 AM Check in

11:30 AM to 3:00 PM Festivities

12:30 PM Walk followed by Medal Presentation

11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Lunch is served

WHERE: Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA

Race Track Infield, enter at Gate 6 off Colorado Place

(free parking)

Cost: $15 per individual, family and group rates available

Includes access to all activities, lunch and t-shirt

(guaranteed with pre-registration)

Registration Information:

Call DSALA at 818-242-7871 or go to the website at

www.dsala.org.

Festivities include:

Game Booths, Mini Mars Rover, Dance, Art, Rides in the Air

Force Mini Jets.

Visuals:

1000 walkers from those in strollers to seniors in teams

supporting individuals with Down syndrome walking the infield

at Santa Anita Park Racetrack; mini jet rides, game and art

centers, dance and acting workshops and a lot of people just

having a good time.

Additional Information on Down Syndrome

All proceeds go to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families though the development and promotion of education, counseling, employment, advocacy, research and recreational programs and to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of Down syndrome.

Down syndrome is the most common genetic condition affecting all ethnicities and approximately 1 in 800 births. Individuals with Down syndrome have an extra copy of the 21st chromosome which causes physical differences and disabilities. Most people with Down syndrome live a rich and productive life thanks to organizations like that DSALA which has been providing services for more then 30 years in the Greater Los Angeles Area.

SOURCE: Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles

Copyright Business Wire 2005

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