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COME SEE WHY WE'RE MORE ALIKE THAN DIFFERENT.
Dear Special Family and Friends:
Buddy Walk is here!
I turned 11 years old and it's our sixth year to host a Buddy Walk in the Brazos Valley. We're looking forward to raising more money for the National Down Syndrome Society, and -- most important -- for all the activities our support group provides families in this area.
Remember that this is our only annual fundraiser each year. And the money we raise is well-spent. We send kids like me to weekend camps, Handwriting Without Tears classes, a weekly fitness class and more. We ensure that all new parents of children with Down syndrome in our community have the information and support they need, and we also send some of our members to state and national workshops, so they can pass on the latest research and advocacy news to our members.
Together we go swimming, skating and play putt-putt golf. These activities give kids like me a chance to meet new friends, and they give our parents a chance to swap stories, laugh and learn from each other.
Donating through this Web site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support the Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley.
Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!
We love you all so much and appreciate all you've done in past years.
Quentin Hunter White
AWARENESS. ACCEPTANCE. INCLUSION.
Thanks to these special people for off-line donations:
* John & Gina Bellinger of FOOD SAFETY NET SERVICES in San Antonio: $500
* Mr. Wilford "Billy" Pickard (my great-uncle): $50.00
* Karen & Philip Pearce: $25
* Dawn Peronto: $10 + raffle tickets
And thanks to everyone who bought raffle tickets!
* The Savage Family (my neighbors)*
* My friends at Texas A&M Foundation:
Karen & Philip Pearce* Doyle Thompson*Alice Bassett*Mary Vinnedge*Rachel Dohmann*Mary Richter*Cameshia Cargle*Kathy McCoy*Lisa Zalmanek*Gina Jett*
* My teachers & friends at Cypress Grove Intermediate School:
*Misti Morris*Rick Hill*Sheila Birnbaum*Kathy Askins*Jan DeCoste*Kathy Switzer*Nancy Boswell* Jonelle Wilkins*M.J. Holcomb*Ellen Wilson*Margo Kersten*Cindy Kunz*Harriett Youngblood*Brandi Partee*Debbie Schubert*
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