Event Day Information

2024 Atlanta Buddy Walk®

Saturday, October 5th | 10a - 2p

KSU Marietta Campus 

Event details below

  • Event - Atlanta Buddy Walk 2024, October 5th, 2024, 10-2 pm. Doors open at 9:45 am
  • Addresses- KSU-Marietta Campus field at 770 Koger Drive, Marietta, GA 30060. If the address doesn't appear on your GPS, use the KSU-Marietta campus address: 1100 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060. West Deck is located at 810 Polytechnic Ln Marietta, GA 30060 *Click the KSU Map for directions on how to get to the field
  • Parking/drop off- We have reserved the West multi-level parking deck on 810 Polytechnic Ln Marietta, GA 30060; parking is $2. If you're dropping off family members, you can drive up to the field entrance, drop them off, and then park your car on the West deck. For those who may find walking challenging, we'll have four golf carts available to shuttle you from the parking lot to the field. Please contact us by Friday, 10/4, at noon at info@dsaatl.org if you require handicapped parking. *Please refer to the attached event map for drop-off information.
  • Lunch - If you pre-ordered lunch, you'll receive lunch tickets at registration: blue tickets for burgers and white tickets for hot dogs. Make sure to grab them when you come in! We try to do our best with KSU food truck regulations/permits. If, by any chance, your child has any food allergies, we highly encourage you to bring a picnic so we can play it safely. Remember, we also have popcorn and Kona Ice for everyone at the event! 
  • Shirts - If you bought your shirts from ALSE, we sincerely apologize for the t-shirt delivery delay. The tracking number shows the t-shirts are already in Atlanta, so we remain hopeful. The shirts are being delivered directly to the person who placed the order.
  • Hurricane Helene - If by chance you have family members who have been affected by the hurricane staying with you who would like to come to our Buddy Walk, please email our Director of Engagement Denise Arribas at denise.arribas@dsaatl.org
  • Medals- Get ready for an exciting twist this year! Medals will be exclusively for our amazing individuals with Down syndrome, while siblings and friends will receive a fun, special vinyl sticker that says, "I love someone with Down syndrome. Hold on to your medals because next year, you'll be in for a treat with a collectible pin featuring the 2025 Atlanta Buddy Walk logo! 
  • Tents - Please feel free to bring your tent, but remember, we can't have stakes on the field. Tents must be weighed with water or sandbags.
  • Dogs - We love dogs, but unfortunately, dogs are not permitted on the KSU field. If you have an official therapy dog that you must have with you at all times, please email us by Friday, 10/3, noon at info@dsaatl.org for approval.
  • Memory Wall - This year, we have a memory wall to honor those who have passed away. If you have someone who has passed away, go to our crafts table put their name on a butterfly, and then paste the butterfly to the In Loving Memory banner on our ABW route.

Thank you so much for participating in and supporting this event. We are very lucky to belong to the best community in the world! 

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