News & Events 2004-2005

Steps in the Right Direction

Kyle Mason ’97, admissions officer, and a group of eight students participated in The National Down Syndrome Society’s (NDSS) Buddy Walk in Central Park in New York City on September 26. The Buddy Walk was established in 1995 to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome; actor Chris Burke led the flagship New York City Buddy Walk nine years ago and still attends today as an NDSS goodwill ambassador.

According to NDSS’ Web site, participants in the Buddy Walk “help make a difference in the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Each step [they] take and each dollar [they] raise will help the National Down Syndrome Society http://www.ndss.org/ provide the important services that enhance the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.” The Buddy Walk sets the stage for the NDSS’ establishment of October as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

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