On October 25, The North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance hosted a different sort of Buddy Walk, inviting friends and families to participate, on their own time, all over the state. With over 1,100 participants, they were able to raise $173,000 with their virtual dance party and Buddy Walk toolkit.
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Top row: Henry Whittemore; Aidan O’Connell, Quinn O’Connell. Bottom row: Pepe Toro, Javier Toro, Shelly Toro, Pepito Toro, Mia Toro; Rosabelle Burgess, Paige Burgess, Brad Burgess, Peyton Burgess and Graham Burgess
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