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ODSPN has partnered with the Special Education and Speech and Language Departments to bring you this year’s Buddy Walk on the UNO Campus.
- UNO - 6001 Dodge Street
- 1 Mile walk will be around the track at Caniglia Football Field
- Tons of parking in the UNO parking lot just east of the football field
- Family activities and entertainment will be on the grassy area north of field.
- Map of the 2008 Buddy Walk Location
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| SCHEDULE OF EVENTS |
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| 7:30 |
Walker Check In/ Registration / Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 |
Entertainment |
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Pledge Money Deadline |
| 9:30 |
1 Mile Buddy Walk Begins |
| 10:15 |
Prizes |
| 10:30 |
Group Photo |
| 10:45 |
Team Photos and Entertainment |
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| REGISTRATION |
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Registration Fees
| Early Registration: |
$10 for adults 12 and over
$5 for children under 12 |
| Registration Day of the Walk: |
$15 per adult / $10 per child |
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To Register
There are two easy ways to sign up:
- To register online visit Buddy Walk Omaha signup page.
- To register by mail download the Buddy Walk Registration Form
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Please Note
- Each paid registrant receives a Buddy Walk T-Shirt.
- Early registration should be postmarked by September 30, 2008 or completed online by Noon CDT October 1.
- All walkers who pre-register (online or mail in) should check in the morning of the walk to receive their Buddy Walk T-shirt and turn in any pledge money.
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| SPONSORS |
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| Presenting Sponsor |
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| PRIZES |
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| Raffle Prizes |
| Each registrant will receive a raffle ticket the day of the walk when they check in. Additional raffle tickets will be available the day of the walk for $1 each.
Raffle prizes include a night at Coco Keys Water Resort, a Wii System and lots of other great family prizes. Raffle prizes
will be awarded after the walk. Must be present to win. |
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| Pledge Prizes |
| Everyone who raises pledge money is eligible for a Pledge Prize: HyVee Gift Card. Pledge levels are: |
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- $200 in pledges = $20 Hy-Vee Gift Card
- $300 in pledges = $30 Hy-Vee Gift Card
- $400 in pledges = $40 Hy-Vee Gift Card
- $500 in pledges = $50 Hy-Vee Gift Card
- $750+ in pledges = $75 Hy-Vee Gift Card
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| Pledge Prizes will be mailed to recipients after the walk. Please note: Totals from individual fundraising pages will be considered
for pledge prizes. Pages will not be combined as a team for prize purposes. |
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| Fundraising Prizes |
The top five fundraisers will be eligible for special prizes. The top fundraiser will choose from five exciting prizes:
- Midwest Airlines Tickets
- Creighton Basketball Season Tickets
- Wii System
- UNO Mavericks Season Tickets
- Digital Camera
The second top fundraiser will choose next and so on.
Please note: if raising pledges online please have only one member of your
team build an online fundraising page. Totals from individual fundraising pages will be considered for fundraising prizes.
Pages will not be combined as a team for prize purposes.
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| Teams |
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| Forming a team is a great way to show spirit and support someone with Down syndrome. Last year many teams wore team t shirts, hats or held
signs displaying their team names.
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| If you register online you can give your team a name and allow others to join your team. Please note: Totals from individual fundraising pages
will be considered for fundraising prizes. Pages will not be combined as a team for prize purposes.
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| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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| Where does the money raised at the Buddy Walk go? |
| The proceeds from the Buddy Walk go to the National Down Syndrome Society, to local non profits and to fund the programs of ODSPN. |
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| Can I walk if I don’t register? |
| Yes. You can come out and show your support but you will not receive a t-shirt. |
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| Do I need to know someone with Down syndrome to participate in a Buddy Walk? |
| Not at all. The goal of the Buddy Walk is to promote understanding and acceptance of people with Down syndrome. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does or just want to show your support, come and join the Buddy Walk. |
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| Not everyone in my family is able to walk a mile. Are they still able to participate? |
| Absolutely. Buddy Walks are open to participants of all ages and abilities.
If you can’t walk, you can be a member of the cheering section and cheer on the walkers as they Buddy Walk by. |
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| How will I receive my pledge prize (HyVee Gift Card)? |
| Prizes will be mailed after the walk to the address you put on your registration. |
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| What if I have additional questions? |
| Please call 991-1800 or email info@odspn.org |