Spokesman’s Message

Welcome to the Buddy Walk^®!

I'm John C. McGinley, Ambassador of The National Down Syndrome Society.

My son Max has taught me that people with Down syndrome are more LIKE the rest of us than they are different. They have feelings, talents and dreams just like everyone. And they deserve to be accepted and appreciated for who they are and what they contribute to our communities.

Thank you for visiting this Web site to learn more about the Buddy Walk^®. I hope you'll consider joining a Buddy Walk^® in your local area. It's an incredible day of celebration with family, friends and people who, like you, want to raise awareness, raise funds, and raise the hope of a better world for all people with Down syndrome. With your support and involvement, our goals of acceptance, inclusion and empowerment will become a reality!

Sincerely,
John C. (and Max!)

P.S. Don't forget to visit the National Down Syndrome Society's Web site, http://www.ndss.org/, to learn more about Down syndrome and other NDSS programs.