A Groovy Day at the 19th Annual Buddy Walk
September 15, 2025
Breese, IL - It was a sunny day at Northside Park in Breese for the 19th Annual Community Link Buddy Walk this Saturday, September 13. Over 1500 groovy members of the community registered to celebrate all individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. As the event day ended, Community Link surpassed its goal of $150,000 and raised over $165,000 with the support of family, friends, and sponsors.
Excel Makes Sweetest Mile Soda for the 2025 Buddy Walk
August 25, 2025
Community Link is excited to announce that Excel Bottling has once again shown its generous support by creating a limited-edition specialty soda, “The Sweetest Mile,” in honor of the upcoming Buddy Walk on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Community Link Hosts First Prom Night
August 25, 2025
Community Link is grateful to everyone who helped make its first Prom Night a shining success.
Community Link Prepares for Groovy Buddy Walk
August 18, 2025
Community Link is thrilled to announce its 19th Annual Buddy Walk, taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Northside Park in Breese, IL. Families, friends, teams, and supporters will gather for a day of celebration, inclusion, and community, with the 1 mile walk beginning at 11 a.m.
Niemeyer Agency Presenting Sponsor for Community Link Buddy Walk
August 11, 2025
Breese, IL – Community Link is proud to announce the Knights of Columbus – Niemeyer Agency as a presenting sponsor of the 2025 Community Link Buddy Walk.
Bradford National Bank is Presenting Sponsor of Buddy Walk
July 28, 2025
Community Link is proud to announce that Bradford National Bank will once again be a presenting sponsor for the 2025 Buddy Walk. With a generous $2,500 donation, Bradford has pushed the organization past the halfway point of their $150,000 goal.