SENM Buddy Walk® 2013
Saturday, October 19th
Thank you for registering your team for the 2013 9th Annual SENM Buddy Walk®! The Buddy Walk is
our largest awareness event and fundraiser each year. The proceeds raised go directly to support local
and national education, research, and advocacy efforts. The goal of the event is to raise awareness about
Down syndrome. This is also our biggest event for fundraising. The majority of the funds raised at the
event come from pledges from individuals, corporate sponsorship, and teams. This year, we are working
to recruit more teams so more people know about Down syndrome and to aid in collecting more donations
for the Down syndrome community. In order to achieve our goal – WE NEED YOU!
Being a Team is easy, all you need to do is:
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Register your team name and team captain
Comprise a team (any number of people)
Encourage your team to come out and walk
Raise money in support of your team
Turn in Funds before the walk
We will help you with all the information you need. Whether experienced or a novice … GO FOR IT!!!
Once your commitment is received, we will provide you with the following materials and tools to support
your fundraising efforts:
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Welcome Letter
Team member signup sheet
Buddy Walk Fact Sheet
Donation collection forms
Please complete the attached form and e-mail, or mail to DSF of SENM as soon as possible so you can
start receiving your fundraising resources. There is NO cost for entering a team! Each of your team
members who will be walking are responsible for a $15 general registration fee which covers their Buddy
Walk t-shirt, lunch, and activities.
If you have questions or would like to learn more about forming a Buddy Walk Team, call our office
@ 622-1099.
Sincerely,
Karla Adams & Abie Smith
Team Coordinator
Down Syndrome Foundation
P.O. Box 4365
Roswell, New Mexico 88202-4365
(575)622-1099
TEAM NAME REGISTRATION FORM
Please sign up our Team Captain!
NAME of Team Captain (person with Down syndrome):
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TEAM NAME: ____________________________________________________
TEAM MANAGER:
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP: ________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: ___________________ CELL PHONE:___________________
E-MAIL: _____________________________________________________________________
So that we may serve you better, please tell us a little bit about yourself:
 THIS IS MY _____ YEAR TO DO THE BUDDY WALK®.
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I HOPE TO RECRUIT A TEAM OF ________ MEMBERS
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MY GOAL IS TO RAISE $_____________ FOR DOWN SYNDROME.
Please send this form in as soon as you have decided to put together a team.
Once we receive your form, we will send you the tools to help you succeed!
Mail or E-mail your Team Name Registration Form to:
Down Syndrome Foundation of Southeastern New Mexico
P.O. Box 4365
Roswell, New Mexico 88202-4365
(575)622-1099
[email protected]
Dear SENM Buddy Walk Team® Captain & Manager,
Thank you for signing up to be a Team Captain for the 9th Annual SENM
Buddy Walk® on October 19th, 2013. Enclosed are some tools to help your
team. If you have not yet already done so, now is the time to recruit everyone
you know to be on your team.
We encourage your team to be as large as you want it and to raise money for
the SENM Buddy Walk® as a group. In addition to the fun your team will have
working together to increase awareness of others about individuals with Down
syndrome, you and your team members will have an exciting time on the day of
the walk.
Please submit your team information and any funds raised to the DSF of SENM
office the day prior to the walk or to the registration table by 9am the morning
of the walk. The mailing address can be found at the bottom of this letter.
Thank you so much for supporting this event and the efforts to raise the funds
necessary to continue to provide the programs and services to support the
mission of DSF of SENM. You are all very special individuals and we look
forward to working with each of you.
If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Karla Adams & Abie Smith
Team Coordinators
Down Syndrome Foundation of Southeastern New Mexico
P.O. Box 4365
Roswell, New Mexico 88202-4365
(575)622-1099
[email protected]
SENM BUDDY WALK® TEAM MEMBER SIGN UP SHEET
(duplicate form as needed)
Team Captain___________________________________
Team Name: _____________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________________
Work Phone: _____________________________________
Instructions:
All participants must sign the signature of waiver statement. If the participant is under the age of 18, the parent or guardian’s signature is required.
Name
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE &
ZIP
E-Mail
Signature of waiver statement
(bottom of page)
WAIVER OF LIABILITY: In consideration of me and/or my minor child being permitted to participate in the Buddy Walk, I hereby – for myself, my heirs, and personal
representatives – assume any and all risks that might be associated with the event. I further waive, release, discharge and covenant not to sue the SENMDSF, its officers,
employees, sponsors, organizers, volunteers, or other representatives or their successors and assigns, for any and all injuries or damages of any kind whatsoever suffered by
myself and/or my minor child as a result of taking part in the events and any related activities. I also authorize the use by NDSS of any photo, film or videotape taken of me
and/or my minor child at the event for any purpose.
DONATION COLLECTION FORM
Instructions:
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Make donations in cash, check, or money order payable to SENMDSF. Specify team name or individual name on all checks.
All contributions must accompany your Donation Form.
Mail donations to SENM Down Syndrome Foundation or bring to the Buddy Walk® on the day of the event.
All donations must be received by October 20th, 2012 at 9AM.
TEAM CAPTIAN NAME:____________________________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH: _________________________
TEAM NAME: ____________________________________________
NAME OF DONOR
ADDRESS (CITY, STATE, ZIP)
TELEPHONE
DONATION
Thank you for your support of the National Down Syndrome Society and the Buddy Walk® program. All donations of $25 or more will receive a receipt for tax purposes provided we
have the full name and address of the donor.
BUDDY WALK FACT SHEET
Why:
The Buddy Walk was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society in
1995 to bring together a wide range of concerned individuals to reach out to
friends, family and co-workers to promote awareness and inclusion for people
with Down syndrome and to raise funds for local and national education,
research and advocacy programs.
Where:
Our festivities will begin and end at the Spring River Park and Zoo.
When:
Throughout the month of October, National Down Syndrome Awareness
Month, more than 275 Buddy Walks will occur throughout the United States.
Our 9th annual walk will be held on October 19th, 2013, starting at 9:30 am at
Spring River Park & Zoo in Roswell.
Who:
Children, young adults and adults with Down syndrome, family members,
friends, healthcare professionals, corporate teams and members of the
community – bring a wagon and/or a stroller. All are welcome!
What:
The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk in which anyone can participate without
special training. This is the 9th annual walk hosted by the Down Syndrome
Foundation of Southeastern New Mexico. And is our largest advocacy and
fundraising event of the year. After the walk, you and your family will enjoy
entertainment for everyone, including a live band, jolly jumps, lunch, and
much, much more!