The Columbus Buddy Walk® is more than a walk around Mapfre Stadium, it’s a family reunion. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does or just want to show your support – come and join us! At the Columbus Buddy Walk®, you will join 7,500 walkers from all over Ohio as we unite for a common cause and raise funds to support the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio and NDSS.

What Does Columbus Buddy Walk Fund?

Since it was established in 1984, the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio has been an organization made up of people of all ages with Down syndrome, parents of children with Down syndrome, professionals and health care providers – all working together to ensure that all individuals in our community living with Down syndrome have every opportunity to achieve their full individual potential.

93% of every dollar raised by Columbus Buddy Walk® teams, stays in the 23 Central Ohio counties that DSACO serves.
7% of every dollar raised by Columbus Buddy Walk® teams, is sent to NDSS for national advocacy and support.