Joshua "the Dude" feels honored to be a 2019 Buddy Walk Ambassador Joshua has walked in the Buddy Walk every year with his amazing team of supporters. Joshua loves walking in the parade and being given recognition from the crowd, he gives out many high fives! Team Joshua loves to be part of DSNetwork and [...]
Zachary is excited to be a 2019 Buddy Walk Arizona Ambassador! Zachary and his family walk to be a part of our amazing community and to be an example of how people with Down syndrome are more alike than different. Zachary feels special when he walks with his family, friends and Down syndrome community. Zachary [...]
Meet Marcus, a 2019 Buddy Walk Arizona Ambassador! Marcus' family feels DSNetwork and the Buddy Walk is a true blessing. When they first found out they were going to be having a son with Down syndrome, they were very scared and nervous. "We went to the ultrasound to find out what the sex of our [...]
Jax is a 2019 Buddy Walk Ambassador! Although Jax is only 5 years old, DSNetwork's Buddy Walk has become an annual event that is very important to his family. They walk each year for several reasons. They walk to celebrate not only Jax, but the amazing community of family and friends who have rallied over [...]
What it means to Erica to be one of the 2019 Buddy Walk Arizona Ambassador! As an ambassador in this year’s Buddy Walk, I hope my life aspires others to live the dream of living their best life, being kind to others and just being the best person they can be, just like how I [...]
Janae is a 2019 Buddy Walk Arizona Ambassador! "The Buddy walk means that I walk to raise money for DS NETWORK and have fun with my family and friends," Janae says. "I love working for DSNetwork and attending their fun activities and outings. Janae loves being part of the Buddy Walk; her favorite part is [...]
Edith Mae is a 2019 Buddy Walk Arizona Ambassador! Edith's family walk for her to acknowledge she and her friends are all more alike than different. They started doing the Buddy Walk when Edith was 1 and it truly means the world to them to know that so many people love, care and support Edith [...]
Joaquin is a 2018 Buddy Walk Arizona Ambassador! Joaquin was the TOP BUDDY WALK FUNDRAISER in 2016 and 2017! Kathy Bennett, Stand Strong Joaquin Team Captain, shares why she walks for her grandson. "I walk to help spread awareness and to be an advocate for my 4-year-old grandson Joaquin as well as all individuals [...]
This article is reprinted from Raising Special Kids Fall 2018 Connecting Newsletter www.raisingspecialkids.org Changes to AHCCCS and DDD Tell me more... AHCCCS Families who receive health coverage through Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) may have heard about changes set to begin October 1, 2018. The most important thing to know is that there is no [...]
Frances Gauthreaux, mom to Excell, has been selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks, American Airlines and Luis Gonzalez as a Hometown Hero for her dedication to our community! "Frances Gauthreaux is a hometown hero because she is leading the way for successful aging for adults with Down syndrome by helping their families connect with specialized [...]