Buddy Walk (Sunday 14th October, 2012)
Buddy Walk 2012 – Down Syndrome Victoria
Princess Park, Carlton
Sunday 14th October, 2012
In 2012, there will be a number of walks held in Australia with most coinciding with Down Syndrome Awareness Week (14 – 21 October). If you are looking for an exercise event in Melbourne, come and support Down Syndrome Awareness Week at Princes Park in Carlton.
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Buddy Walk is an international walk-a-thon style event aimed at raising funds for and awareness of Down syndrome.
Buddy Walk brings together people with Down syndrome and their ‘buddies’ – everyone from friends and family to teachers, politicians and co-workers – to raise funds for education, support and advocacy programs provided by Down Syndrome Victoria.
Buddy Walk Event Details
Buddy Walks in Victoria for 2012 are:
Melbourne Sunday 14th October 2012 at Princes Park, Carlton
Registration/ Check in opens at 9am, walk commencing at 10:30am
Geelong Sunday 21st October 2012 at Rippleside Park, Rippleside
Registration/ Check in opens at 10am, walk commencing at 10:30am
There are more than 260 Buddy Walks around the world. In Australia, the walks coincide with Down Syndrome Awareness Week during October.
2012 Entry Fees
Early Bird Registration is $8 per adult (persons aged 17 and under are free). Early bird prices are effective until Friday 21st September. After, registration fees will be $15.
Registration fees assist Down Syndrome Victoria in covering administration costs and fees that go into running this event
Register Online Here
For further information on any Buddy Walk event, contact Kimberly Williamson or Casey Taylor on 1300 658 873 or email buddywalk@dsav.asn.au
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Do it for Charity!!!
With great entertainment for people of all ages and entry free for kids, this event is more than just another fundraising event, it’s a great family day out!
Buddy Walk brings together people with Down syndrome and their invited ‘buddies’ – everyone from friends and family to teachers, politicians and co-workers – to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome within the community.
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Down Syndrome Victoria works to empower individuals with Down syndrome for a lifetime of meaningful inclusion in the community. Down Syndrome Victoria can provide parents, families and friends of children and adults with Down syndrome with support, encouragement, information and resources.
Register Online Here
For further information on any Buddy Walk event, contact Kimberly Williamson or Casey Taylor on 1300 658 873 or email buddywalk@dsav.asn.au
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MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement
This year we hope our clients as well as our personal trainers will be joining in on the day. Keep an eye out for our Carlton personal trainers who will hopefully be at Princess Park during the charity event for Down Syndrome Victoria.
If you are looking to take part in other Melbourne 2012 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team can create an individualised program for you to train with.
