Buddy Walk

Buddy Walk Event Sets Record for Funds Raised

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Submitted 10-13-2009 under NONPROFITS

BUDDY WALK HELD TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DOWN SYDROMECool Weather Cannot Keep ‘Walkers’ Away, Event Sets Record for Funds Raised The 2009 Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM) Buddy Walk took place this morning at Millennium Park....

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What it "Means" to Walk - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #5

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Submitted 10-07-2009 under NONPROFITS

What It “Means” to Walk – By Lois Roelse  The word “walk” is defined by Merrium-Webster Dictionary as “to move along on foot; to make headway; to pursue a course of action or way of life; to conduct oneself.”  These definitions all relate...

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A Precious Princess - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #4

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Submitted 10-02-2009 under NONPROFITS

  Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan - WHY I WALK Series - Part #4 A Precious Princess - By Susan Blanchard My name is Susan Blanchard, and I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Jana, on June 10, 2008.  We found out at...

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A Father's Story - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #3 (Nonprofit Neighbors)

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Submitted 09-28-2009 under NONPROFITS

A Father’s Story – By Brad Hecksel  On May 11, 2008 my wife gave birth to our second child, Lauren Christine.  It was Mother’s Day.  From the moment the nurse placed her in my arms I knew something was different this time around....

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A Mom's Perspective - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #2

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Submitted 09-24-2009 under NONPROFITS

Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan - WHY I WALK Series - Part #2 A Mom’s Perspective – By Lindsay Anes Precious.  Smiling.  Sweet, little peanut.  Cuddly.  Energetic.  Amazing!   It is difficult...

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When Life's Challenges Become Our Greatest Gifts - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #1

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Submitted 09-24-2009 under NONPROFITS

Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan - WHY I WALK Series - Part #1 When Life’s Challenges Become Our Greatest Gifts – By Patty Boylen                 ...

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BUDDY WALK HELD TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DOWN SYNDROME

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Submitted 09-23-2009 under NONPROFITS

BUDDY WALK HELD TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DOWN SYDROMEAnnual Event Brings Education, Advocacy, and Funding to the Forefront The Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM), a non-profit organization that strives to enhance the lives of...

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