The 19th Annual Community Link Buddy Walk will be the grooviest yet, with the retro 60's theme of Peace.Love.Walk. Join us for a day of peace, love, and good vibes on September 13, 2025 at Northside Park in Breese, IL. In response to the outta sight reviews from last year, we will once again kick off our celebration with karaoke performances by our participants beginning at 10am. Following the opening ceremony, the highlight of the morning will be the 1-mile fun walk together through the streets of Breese at 11am. Can you dig it? After the walk, we will enjoy some mellow time together with family and friends. Activities include games and crafts, lunch available for purchase from The Red Porch Cafe and other vendors, and many far out surprises.
The Buddy Walk was established by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) in 1995 to raise awareness and support programs for those with Down syndrome. Community Link is proud to have one of the larger walks in the country to support local programs while contributing 2.5% of proceeds to NDSS for national initiatives.
To register for the event, donate toward our goal, get more information, or stay up to date with this year's Buddy Walk, please visit our Buddy Walk website.
THANKS to all who participated in the 2024 walk...we raised over $134,000 with over 1400 registrants!