The Buddy Walk is an event first organized by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. The walk includes a day of entertainment, food, games, music, and activities for all ages and abilities. This is the largest fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Network of West Virginia, and it provides us with the means to perform our core mission:  to enhance the lives of people with Down syndrome. We do this by, among other things, providing support to new and expectant families, assisting with resources for a variety of needs, and educating medical professionals about sharing up-to-date information about Down syndrome and delivering a diagnosis in a compassionate manner. Our Network is growing and expanding, especially with our outreach initiatives, which include providing classroom kits for teachers and parents to help teach students of all ages about Down syndrome and working to establish partnerships with medical practitioners across the state.