Thank you to everyone who came out to support us for the Grand Strand Buddy Walk® & Festival. We appreciate your donations of time, talent and both in-kind and monetary contributions!

Online donation will remain open through November 30th, so you can still support your loved one with Down syndrome or their team.

Join the Grand Strand Down Syndrome Society as we unite for a common cause and raise funds at the 2024 Grand Strand Buddy Walk® & Festival! Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today! Help us spread the word; all are welcome for our day of celebration!

To participate in this event, select the "REGISTER" button to set up a new or returning team, join a team, or register as an individual. Additional family/team members can be added by selecting the green "Add Another Registrant" button during Step 3. After you complete registration you can start your team or personal fundraising page by selecting the "Fundraising Page Set Up" button at the top of the online receipt.

Returning Team Captains please note: in Step 2 of registration, you can enter your user name and password to have access to your team and donor information from the prior year.  If you do not remember your credentials, you can request them in this step. Click here for instructions.

If you cannot attend this event but would like to make a donation to the Grand Strand Down Syndrome Society, please select the DONATE button. You can also donate to an individual or team by visiting their fundraising page under the TEAMS/PEOPLE tab.

Registration Fees: 

Walk Participant: free (T-shirts can be ordered separately)

Individual with Down syndrome: free (includes t-shirt to be selected during registration) 

T-shirts for Walk Participants will not be included with registration but will be available for purchase at a later date.