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CATEGORIES:Family Fun, Races, Walks, 5Ks, Special Needs
SUMMARY:Friends Buddy Walk
LOCATION:Carrollwood Village Park  4680 W Village Dr, Tampa, FL 33624
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Join us for our 10th F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Annual Buddy Walk® on Saturday, October
  17th, 2026!\n\nThis year marks a powerful milestone—our 10th anniversary o
 f hosting Tampa’s Buddy Walk, and we’re setting our biggest goal yet: $100,
 000 to fuel life-changing impact in our community.\n\nLast year, because of
  this incredible community, we didn’t just meet our goal—we surpassed our $
 80,000 fundraising goal and raised over $100,000, a first in our organizati
 on’s history. That moment proved what’s possible when we come together with
  purpose—and now, we’re ready to do it again.\n\nSince its inception in 199
 5, the Buddy Walk® has become the nation’s leading advocacy event for Down 
 syndrome—uniting families, raising awareness, and inspiring communities acr
 oss the country. Here in Tampa, it’s more than just a walk—it’s a movement 
 rooted in love, inclusion, and purpose.\n\nFor the past 10 years, our Buddy
  Walk has brought together individuals with Down syndrome and other special
  needs, their families, and a community that believes in their worth, abili
 ties, and future. But we can’t stop here—we’re just getting started.\n\nEve
 ry dollar raised directly supports the mission of FRIENDS Down Syndrome Spe
 cial Needs West FL—providing critical resources, meaningful programs, and u
 nwavering support to individuals and families. From early diagnosis through
  adulthood, we are there—empowering lives, advocating for inclusion, and cr
 eating opportunities where everyone belongs.\n\n$100,000 isn’t just a numbe
 r—it’s therapy sessions, educational programs, community events, family sup
 port, and brighter futures. It’s impact. It’s hope. It’s change.\n\nLet’s m
 ake history again. Donate. Fundraise. Share. Walk with us.\n\nTogether, we 
 can make our 10th year the most impactful yet—and continue building a world
  where every individual is valued, included, and celebrated.
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